Inside: Free crochet wedding afghan square pattern with tutorial videos. PLUS links to 24 other designs from Marly Bird’s Wedding Blanket CAL. I love weddings! So much preparation goes into the day to make it special. The dress, the flowers, the perfect font for the place cards. Creating an heirloom blanket for the happy couple …
INSIDE: Feather Lace stitch pattern instructions for loom knitters with free baby blanket pattern and video tutorial. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I get tired of the same ol’ stitch patterns. Stockinette is like your favorite gray sweatpants. Easy going, comfortable and as interesting as milk. We all need it, but it’s not …
by Kristen Mangus Cozy and beautiful! This Loom Knit Lace Afghan is beautiful enough to leave on display and warm enough to keep off the chill of winter. The lacy stockinette diamonds create a beautiful, eye-catching design. This pattern was converted from the Winter Lace Afghan needle knit pattern by Leisure Arts. Loom Knit …
I love lace knitting. There’s something truly satisfying about seeing the pattern form row by row. You may think that knitting lace is a skill just for advanced knitters, but it’s not. Even a beginner knitter that understands knits and purls can create lace. This two-part video class teaches you how to knit lace. Be …
I’m excited to show you three amazing craft kits from Mary Maxim. Each kit is for a different craft so there’s something for everyone today. But don’t work they all include yarn, because our love of yarn crafts is what draws us together. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page to …
You guys know that I’m a crafter and I LOVE my crafts. Whether I’m working on a new project to film a tutorial or crocheting a baby blanket to give to charity or a braiding a quick friendship bracelet with one of my kids I’ve always got a craft going. (Or a dozen… or possibly …
Finger knitting is a handy way to make a simple project on the go with no needles or tools. With the introduction of loop yarn earlier this year finger knit projects changed from simple to spectacular. Thanks to Michaels and their Loops yarn you can even make a finger knit chevron blanket! Scroll down to …
Thanks to Michaels for sponsoring this post, sharing their photos and encouraging us to craft. Have been to your local Michaels store lately? If so, you’ve seen an amazing new yarn, Loops by Loops and Threads. With stitches sewn into the yarn you can knit with no tools. All you need are your hands. Now …
Lesson 8: How to Crochet Corner to Corner (C2C) I am especially excited about this last How to Crochet lesson. Crochet corner to corner afghans look complex, but they are actually very easy to make. Using the basic stitches you’ve already learned you can make a square or rectangle in any size. From a washcloth or …
Don’t you love those jumbo knit roving blankets? The over-sized stitches and fluffy softness invite you to snuggle up. All you need is a good book and a steaming cup of coffee. When Red Heart contacted me about creating a video tutorial for them I knew the Wonderful Big Stitch Throw would be a great …