Here’s one raccoon you won’t mind sharing your backyard with this summer! Knit designer Lisa Eberhart is the designer of this adorable knit amigurumi which uses Vanna’s Choice® yarn. This is a paid pattern, available through Ravelry for $3.99. :: Vanna’s Choice® colors seen here in Grey, Black, White and Baby Pink. ::

Here, three colors of LB Collection ® Angora Merino are chosen to reflect three different moods.Knitting can incite a lot of feelings — frustration over slipped stitches, joy at a completed piece, or even fear at an overwhelming yarn stash! For most, knitting is a way of unwinding at the end of a long day,…

Remember when you found that one person who just gets you? The person with whom you have a bundle of inside jokes, the person who cheered you up when you were down, and who made you say “best friends forever!” Friendship bracelets may sound like a relic of summer camp past, but they’re back and…

Amidst the barbecues and trips to the lake and beach, nothing says summer quite like Independence Day. Whether it’s picnicking while waiting for fireworks, or decking yourself from head to toe with the red, white, and blue, it’s a day to celebrate the U.S.A and all that we love about our country. Celebrate your independence…

Wedding season is in full swing — no wonder our Wedding Capelet made the top of the list! Its sophisticated lace details are an elegant touch to any dress, bridal or formal. Vanna’s Glamour® yarn gives it just the right touch of shimmer for a special day. Shawls were a huge hit in May. Spring’s…

A special, soft acrylic blend in a generously-sized ball, Babysoft® is a medium sportweight yarn that comes in in classic pastel colors and prints – it makes precious, long-lasting items. Babysoft® is on sale now – SAVE 20% off for the entire month of June!

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Memorial Day weekend has passed, we’re jumping in pools and beach waters, and thinking about… vacation! With all of the summery goodness happening, don’t forget to keep those needles and hooks going. To keep you crafting through the summer, we’ve got this great crochet Beach Cover Up tutorial for you today, from Yolanda Soto Lopez…

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What better way to celebrate a new addition to the family than a gift made with love? Blankets and hats remain popular projects to make and give, but we like to think of all the essentials new parents may need. Gifting a car seat? Make a canopy to match! Crocheting an afghan? Consider a matching…