Occasionally you stumble across a pattern that begs to be started immediately. The Baja Blanket Sweater from Mama in a Stitch was such a design for the Lion Brand staff! No sooner had the PDF arrived that four projects were eagerly begun.  The Baja Blanket Sweater in the “Original – Baja” colorway

Over the past couple few  weeks we’ve been taking a look at creating a Boho festival style with knit and crochet accessories. We began with a knit flower crown using flowers found in the Lion Brand stitch finder. Last week’s focus was on crocheted footwear and the Coachella Boots pattern from make & Do Crew.…

Summer festival season is almost here — in fact, it’s only about a month until Coachella hits the California desert. That means you need to put together the perfect boho-chic look, and nothing could be better than an outfit you made yourself. It’s certainly possible to knit or crochet your entire look, but if you don’t…

Fast-Track® is an incredibly useful and versatile yarn. The softness of the cotton-poly blend makes it great for clothing while the tape-like shape makes it sturdy enough for home goods. We’ve already shown you how great Fast-Track® is for garments with the super popular knit Oxford Boyfriend Sweater. You agreed! The demand was so great…

Shawl in a Ball® is a great yarn for making yourself wraps, shawls, and scarves. But it’s also great for sweaters, blankets, and other projects! There’s no limit to what you can do, and now you can do it with some sparkle. On top of that, it’s our featured yarn right now! That means you can…

There’s nothing quite so comfy as a soft pair of boots. They can go out, but also double as slippers around the house, and keep you warm and toasty when there’s a chill in the air. They are the very embodiment of hygge, and now you can make your own pair with flip-flop soles. Jess…

Messy bun hats (also called ponytail hats) are a huge trend. Everywhere you look, they’re there. For anyone with long, thick hair, they’re a borderline miracle — you can keep your head warm without completely destroying your ‘do for the day. Even if your hair isn’t super thick or curly, these hats are handy. You…

Fast-Track® is one of our most versatile yarns yet. You can make anything from home decor to bags to clothing. It creates a nice, sturdy shape when worked with a tight gauge, but it can also work into soft, comfortable garments. One of our favorite bloggers, Two of Wands, has designed a cute boyfriend cardigan…

Happy Valentine’s Day! What better way to show your romantic side than by crocheting a quick, sweet mug cozy filled with love? The Love at First Sip coffee sleeve is a sweet project you can make in a snap, thanks to our friends at A Crocheted Simplicity. This pattern takes two colors of 24/7 Cotton®…

If you watched the Super Bowl last night, you may have noticed a phone commercial starring Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. In it, Stewart (after making a few puns we won’t get into here) holds up a smartphone wearing a cute little knit sweater. It goes over well — she says it’ll protect your data,…