Got a weekend and some free hands? The Solstice Tie-Shoulder Tank Top is an easy beginner knit that you can whip up quickly for a late summer bbq. The pattern uses basic knit stitches and i-cord ties for a casual, lightweight top. Make it in Lion Brand's Hand Dyed...
The Berkshire Wrap is the stunning knit companion to my popular crochet Adirondack Wrap. Like it's cousin, this garter knit shawl uses basic stitches and a unique construction to create a long, wide shawl, finished off with fun tassels at the ends. Make it with DK...
You may know that I'm a big fan of always picking up new skills and trying out new (to me) techniques for my projects. That's why instead of a plain color blocked scarf, I decided to kick it up a notch and add in some stranded knitting, just for fun! The result is...
The internet is full of inspiration, and as soon as I saw the Broken Seed Stitch, I knew I needed to use that concept to make something. ANYTHING. It's such a great looking stitch, super simple yet full of texture and color, which means it's right up my alley. A few...
Whether it's a summer fete or a holiday party, I always seem to be looking for the right "thing" to accessorize my outfit. Ok, so yeah, there was the time I used a python as a wrap, but I won't be doing that again. I like wraps and scarves, but sometimes, I just want...
I do own a yarn winder, this one actually, and I love it, but sometimes, I just want the old-school feel of sitting in front of the TV, or in front of a roaring fireplace, or just with a circle of friends, winding yarn and dreaming up my next project. Doesn't that...
Did you know the World Day of Bullying Prevention is coming up in just a few short weeks on October 1? That Monday kicks off the National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month for the whole month of October. Make a Mixtape Beanie or other crochet and knit hats to...
When you want a quick scrapbuster project to tide you over to the next big project, this fun Parquet Square knitting pattern might just be the thing! Way back earlier this year, I had signed up to participate in the Harmony Blanket Knit-Along with Marie from...
When I went to NY in January for Lion Brand's #LBBloggerBash, I was gifted two skeins of this beautiful silk yarn in vibrant hues of purple, fuschia and blue. I wasn't sure what to do with just 2 small skeins of yarn, but it turned into a long and lightweight shawl,...
I had seen so many gorgeous photos of those huge, squishy, unbelievably chunky knit blankets all over the internet and I finally have one all to myself, thanks to the team at Ohhio for sending me an Ohhio Braid Blanket DIY Kit for review. I received free product for...