Small Changes, Big Results

How making a few easy changes to a pattern gave me exactly the finished project I wanted. Possibly my favorite thing about Spring is finally wearing pretty skirts again. After the heavy long skirts of winter, it’s a relief to have a light little twirly skirt on. Unfortunately, the weather is not always cooperative with…

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Round-Up: Design It Yourself

Every once in a while, we like to give you tips and tricks for designing your own knit and crochet projects.  Whether you want to design your own garment or play around with colors, here are our favorite posts on the subject. Designing with Squares Creating Your Own Color Combination Discover Embroidery Create Your Own…

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Best Yarns for Beginners

Whether you’re a beginner yarncrafter or you’re teaching someone else, it’s important for you to select a great yarn. There are so many different types of yarn out there, and the selection can be difficult! Three of our all-time favorite beginner yarns are Vanna’s Choice, Wool-Ease, and Cotton-Ease. Here’s why: Texture. These three yarns have…

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