Learn a New Stitch: My Slip Stitch Afghan

Now that the holiday season is coming to a close, you may be thinking of ways to improve your knitting skills in the new year.  If you’re wondering where to start we have the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you’re a beginner just learning to knit or you’re a stitch afficionado looking take your afghan…

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9 Classic, Vintage Inspired Patterns for Today’s Crafter!

The fourth season of Downton Abbey premieres next Sunday, and I’m getting ready by working on another Tea Wrap for a friend of mine who loves vintage fashion. Like her, some of my crochet and knitting projects are heavily inspired by vintage eras.  My copy of Vintage Styles for Today, featuring vintage Lion Brand patterns, is…

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Our 10 Most Popular Patterns from 2013!

We’re gearing up for 2014 with lots of surprises ahead, but I wanted to take time to reflect on 2013. I’m always amazed at how many patterns we have in Patternfinder—I’m often asking myself “how could I have not noticed this one?” Our Design department has been working very hard this year, and we think they’ve…

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