Spring Gifts for Any Occasion

Spring is upon us, and with it comes several gift-giving occasions. Weddings, graduations, Mothers Day, new babies, holidays, and many others all mean possibilities for creativity and showing your love with something handmade. Knitting and crocheting for spring means lightweight yarns, airy stitches, and lovely colors. You aren’t limited to pastels, of course. Brights and…

Read More

When Did You Learn to Knit or Crochet?

We all learn to knit or crochet at different points in our lives. Some are taught as children, while others don’t pick it up until retirement. So, right now, we ask you: When did you learn to knit or crochet? A follow up to that is, if you know how to do both, which did you…

Read More

Try this Stitch: Arrowhead Lace

Arrowhead lace is a beautiful stitch that looks intricate without being too complex or difficult. The four-row pattern repeats across 10 stitches, with one extra cast on for symmetry. A single repeat (11 stitches) makes a great headband, or can be incorporated into a larger piece, like a hat or sweater. Two or three repeats…

Read More