10 Projects to Learn New Skills, Pt. 2: Stitches & Construction

Often, when I am looking for a new pattern for a project, I like to pick something that features a technique that I haven’t tried before. This way, I learn something with each new project. Usually, I pick something on the small side (a hat, scarf, mitts, etc.). But I know more than a few…

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12 Knit & Crochet Patterns for Thanksgiving Decor

I grew up in a household where my mother would change the display on our front hall table, dining room table, and living room sideboard with the seasons. In the summer, we might have seashells artfully arranged in hurricane glasses. In the winter, there might be whitewashed branches with delicate glass ornaments hanging from their…

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6 Cute and Cozy Faux Fur Patterns for Both Women and Children

Faux Fur is still a popular trend for accessories and trims in the cooler months, and you’ll probably be seeing a lot of it this Fall and Winter.  Faux fur can add a touch of warm sophistication to your outfit, or it can add a bit of whimsy and fun.  Whichever way you prefer to…

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