This week the lovely Marie from Make & Takes invited me to design & share an easy crochet pattern in her crochet-a-day series, so I went old school and put together an easy (and super addictive) crochet hacky sack pattern.
Knitting & Crochet
All Cables Cowl Pattern
It thundersnowed in Chicago yesterday, which means winter knitting season isn’t quite over yet. Unlike my faux woven cowl from last month, today’s cowl features a series of small cabled stripes all the way around and is made with less bulky yarn. Also unlike that cowl, it breathes a little more, so it’s great for transitional weather.
Staggered Holes Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
I have about 15 friends and relatives who have recently had babies or are currently pregnant. It’s SO MANY ladies, you guys! While all of this baby news is super exciting, it can be a bit of a burden when you try to knit blankets for that many babies. The pattern I’m sharing today is one I came up with for two of the blankets I’ve gifted so far. It’s easy and is good even for beginner knitters. The only things you need to know how to do beyond casting on & off and knit & purl is how to knit 2 together and yarn over.
DIY FYI: Finger Knitting
Add to your crafty toolkit by learning to finger knit, a super simple & useful skill!
Lovely Lacey Scarf
My take on a great, free knitting pattern for a beautiful lace scarf, and a bit about why I became an ambidextrous knitter.
How-to: DIY a Knitting Loom & Knit With It
A comprehensive guide to teaching yourself, a friend or a kid to knit practically for free!
DIY FYI: Starting a Skein of Yarn
Save yourself time and headaches by learning where to start working your skein of yarn.
Sickness snapshot
What I’ve been up to this week while sick.
How-to: Knit Puffball Clutch
A handmade gift that knitters or non-knitters can make in a jiff!
