Color of the Year for May: Marigold

Color of the Year for May: Marigold

All things sunny & possible come in our May Color of the Year, Marigold. Yellow is a stop-you-in-your-tracks kind of color, and we’ve found the perfect shade. It’s honey-warm, with a fullness and depth beyond your usual yellow. This hue has been popping up in every ready-to-wear collection, and there’s nothing mellow about it! Many…

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Knit Your Own Hummingbird Hat

Knit Your Own Hummingbird Hat

This is Marie from Underground Crafter. I shared a teaser about the Hummingbird Hat and Baby Bird Blanket Knit-a-Long last week. To recap, this KAL includes a hat and a baby blanket in Heartland, one of my favorite Lion Brand yarns. Both patterns are designed for donation to Knots of Love, a nonprofit charity that…

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How to Use Ravelry: Our Top 4 Tips

How to Use Ravelry: Our Top 4 Tips

One of our favorite (free!) resources for all things yarn is the website Ravelry. It’s an astounding collection of patterns (complete with reviews & tips), yarn information, and communities small and large to craft with. If you aren’t already taking advantage of this wonderful site, now’s the time! While the process is simple, it does…

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