Design 102: Designing with Squares

Once you’ve gotten past the basics of knitting & crochet, you may be thinking about how to branch out and create your own unique items. Designing your own pieces doesn’t always have to involve complicated calculations and planning.  By piecing together blocks in creative ways, you can create many different accessories, home goods, and more. …

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Cool Cotton Baby Dress

The warmer spring months are the perfect time to try cottons and cotton-blends. Yarns like LB Collection Cotton Bamboo, Cotton-Ease, and Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton are breathable and cool, making them ideal to wear all spring and summer. A great way to experience new yarns is by making smaller items, such as baby sweaters, booties,…

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Scarves in the City

Last weekend I came across the Bill Cunningham’s regular “On the Street” photo article in The New York Times. This week’s edition was called “The Loop”, which featured a wide variety of hand knitted/crocheted scarves that were found around New York City. I always get excited when I open any publication and see a yarn…

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