Baby blankets are a fun and easy way to play with different techniques and constructions.  Here are four basic baby blankets that anyone can knit or crochet. Click on the images to go to the patterns. Knit Sunny Diagonal Blankie Knit from corner to corner, all you need to learn to make this blanket is…

When someone you care about is expecting a baby, you’re likely to have the urge to create a one-of-a-kind beautiful gift.  As one of the landmark occasions in a family’s life, a time to celebrate the arrival of a new life, what better way to do that than with something made by hand? Babies are…

When I was a child, one of my favorite games to play was “kitchen.” I loved creating food to serve my brother and my dolls, a love that’s translated into a passion for cooking as an adult. For creative crocheters and knitters, making your own toy food for your kids (or maybe even your pets)…

Faux fur is back in style this winter, popping up in the winter collections of clothing companies like BCBG: Max Azria, Juicy Couture, and others. Last month, our friends at BurdaStyle had a round-up of faux fur sewing projects, and inspired, we’ve put together a couple of patterns that you may want to try, in…

Whether you are a beginning knitter or a long-time knitter who would like to work on a simple but beautiful pattern, here are a few ideas for patterns that will make you look and feel good. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS TO SEE THE PATTERNS. 1.  Striking Hat and Scarf This Striking Hat and Scarf are…

Leg warmers, the fashion accessory made famous by Jane Fonda and her exercise program as well at Flashdancers in the 80s, have been regaining popularity.  They are appearing in Urban Outfitters, American Apparel and Uniqlo, a sure sign that a younger generation is taking to this practical and fun fashion.  We’ve got them if you…

With over 500 free baby gift patterns to choose from, it’s hard to decide.  We’ve culled through them to give you a selection of some of the favorite, most highly rated patterns.  Whether you are making something for a newborn or toddler, we hope this carefully selected group of patterns inspires you to knit or…

Last week, I asked you to vote on your favorite Lion Brand yarn for charity crafting. The results are in, and you named Vanna’s Choice as your favorite. Some of the reasons you named were the softness, washability, and wide color range. Homespun was also quite popular in the poll for similar reasons. Now that…

Decorating with yarn is fun and easy!  No matter what style your home is decorated in, homemade items add a special touch.  Whether you follow patterns or create your own designs to match your decor, here are 5 great ideas for decorating your home. 1. Pillows: You can never have too many throw pillows!  Pillows…

We have recently started our “washcloth of the week” series in our newsletter, The Weekly Stitch.  (If you don’t already get it, click here to get started signing up.) Just to give you an idea that washcloths can be an interesting and beautiful project, here are a two highly rated examples (click the photos to…