Are you ready for lots of photos? We’re nearly at the end of November and I’ve still got so much to show you from this month! We don’t have Thanksgiving in the UK as...
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Winter prep for all members of the family.
newest posts eye candy tips Hibernation Supplies Posted by maryheatherb on November 25, 2024 YoungFolkKnits' Maxine Hot Water Bottle Cover My city has had its first snowstorm of the season and winter holidays are on the horizon , which means I'm ready to curl up with slippers on my feet and a crafty project in my hand until the evenings start getting light again . The colder months always give me the urge to make my home cozier with handmade knit and crochet projects . Here are some recently completed and gorgeous home projects that Ravelers have . shared Of course , one needs blankets for maximum coziness and warmth . kaystar's Faded Painted Roses and IvonneNL's Blanket Fleur are beauties Raveler bakedcake is setting a beautiful table with a Candy Swirl Coaster Trio and a snowflake doily
Our house-brand yarns are perfectly different from each other. How do you know which to use?This time last weekend, I was in Birmingham catching up with another of my best friends whom I haven’t seen for a few years. I’ve done my best to persuade my closest friends that...
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Hey! I finished it! Project Details I love it. It’s simple, warm, and snuggly. I have lots of single skeins of heavy worsted weight and Aran weight yarn in the stash that would make good hats. John has been giving me the sad side-eye, but he’s NOT getting this one. And he’s going to have … Continue reading "It’s a hat!"
Home Suggest A DIY DIY Newsletter Knitting Patterns , projects and techniques About CraftGossip Our Network Bath Body Crafts Candle Making Ideas Crochet Ideas Cross Stitch Edible Crafts Felting Patterns Glass Art Home Garden Ideas Indie Crafts Jewelry Making Kids Crafts Knitting Patterns Lesson Plans Needlework Party Ideas Polymer Clay Quilting Ideas Recycled Crafts Scrapbooking Sewing Patterns Card Making DIY Weddings Not Craft Ideas Giveaways Roundups Store Search Use Your Sock Yarn Scraps to Knit a Colorful Scarf November 22, 2024 by Sarah White Leave a Comment Using your yarn stash is important to me throughout the year , but as I start to feel the end of the year coming on I get more excited about using things I already have in the house . Maybe that’s because I don’t want to go to a
In search of sturdy shoulders? This is the bind-off you need.
This knit blanket pattern is a beautiful heirloom, stitch sampler style, where you get to work a variety of textures. Each of the stitches are easy, but the result is a blanket that you can be proud to gift as a timeless piece. You can see the full, free pattern below, or you may choose...
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: Menu About Patty Contact Books Books Ordering Info Wholesale Order Info Local Yarn Store Order Info Knit-Alongs KAL Current KAL Knit-Along FAQs Past KALs Learn Patty’s Education Site Upcoming Classes Events Online DVD Tutorials Class Notes Patterns Patterns in Publications Blog Articles , Videos , Podcasts Shop Patterns Classes On Demand Gifts Gift Certificates Patty’s Amazon Shop Store FAQ My Account Cart 0 No products in the . cart Search November 21, 2024 Holiday Gift Ideas for Knitters : Part 1 Small Items Single Project Delights It’s that wonderful time of year again Searching for the perfect present for a knitter—or perhaps planning a little something special for yourself Thoughtfully chosen knitting gifts are sure to . delight I know the holidays can get hectic , so I’ve roundedHome Suggest A DIY DIY Newsletter Knitting Patterns , projects and techniques About CraftGossip Our Network Bath Body Crafts Candle Making Ideas Crochet Ideas Cross Stitch Edible Crafts Felting Patterns Glass Art Home Garden Ideas Indie Crafts Jewelry Making Kids Crafts Knitting Patterns Lesson Plans Needlework Party Ideas Polymer Clay Quilting Ideas Recycled Crafts Scrapbooking Sewing Patterns Card Making DIY Weddings Not Craft Ideas Giveaways Roundups Store Search Christmas Stocking Knitting Patterns for Your Pets November 18, 2024 by Sarah White Leave a Comment I’ve shared a lot of Christmas stocking knitting patterns over the years see posts 1 2 3 for example but what if you want to knit a stocking for a non-human member of your family . If you’re looking for Christmas stocking
Home Suggest A DIY DIY Newsletter Knitting Patterns , projects and techniques About CraftGossip Our Network Bath Body Crafts Candle Making Ideas Crochet Ideas Cross Stitch Edible Crafts Felting Patterns Glass Art Home Garden Ideas Indie Crafts Jewelry Making Kids Crafts Knitting Patterns Lesson Plans Needlework Party Ideas Polymer Clay Quilting Ideas Recycled Crafts Scrapbooking Sewing Patterns Card Making DIY Weddings Not Craft Ideas Giveaways Roundups Store Search Stitch a Scarf with Dreamy Waves November 15, 2024 by Sarah White Leave a Comment As I write this , it’s probably time to start thinking about winter knitting if you haven’t already . And it’s definitely time to think about gift knitting if you have any of that you plan to do for the . holidays The Dreamy Waves Scarf from Knit
Today I want to share this easy, chunky scarf knitting pattern with you! This half fisherman rib scarf turns out quite beautiful and it works up quickly – even though it’s huge! You can totally customize it though, and make it thinner, or shorter. It’s totally up to you! Many scarves measure around 60 inches...
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Last week, I took myself over to Skipton to see my friend Lucy of Attic24. It ended up being a bit of an impromptu visit – one of those where we compared calendars and...
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Home Suggest A DIY DIY Newsletter Knitting Patterns , projects and techniques About CraftGossip Our Network Bath Body Crafts Candle Making Ideas Crochet Ideas Cross Stitch Edible Crafts Felting Patterns Glass Art Home Garden Ideas Indie Crafts Jewelry Making Kids Crafts Knitting Patterns Lesson Plans Needlework Party Ideas Polymer Clay Quilting Ideas Recycled Crafts Scrapbooking Sewing Patterns Card Making DIY Weddings Not Craft Ideas Giveaways Roundups Store Search Christmas Sock Knitting Patterns November 13, 2024 by Sarah White Leave a Comment Why should the fireplace get all the fun Instead of knitting stockings this year , why not whip up a pair of Christmas themed socks These Christmas sock knitting patterns are lots of fun to make and you can wear them to holiday gatherings for
This cozy “Finnegan” the fox pattern is so cute, so fun, and he’s totally beginner friendly! The full, free pattern can be seen below, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free, printable version from my Etsy Shop HERE. It includes all helpful photos as well! After sharing Poppy the chicken, I was reminded how...
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Home Suggest A DIY DIY Newsletter Knitting Patterns , projects and techniques About CraftGossip Our Network Bath Body Crafts Candle Making Ideas Crochet Ideas Cross Stitch Edible Crafts Felting Patterns Glass Art Home Garden Ideas Indie Crafts Jewelry Making Kids Crafts Knitting Patterns Lesson Plans Needlework Party Ideas Polymer Clay Quilting Ideas Recycled Crafts Scrapbooking Sewing Patterns Card Making DIY Weddings Not Craft Ideas Giveaways Roundups Store Search A Great Cropped Sweater to Knit for Fall November 11, 2024 by Sarah White Leave a Comment I feel like a lot of the patterns I have been sharing lately are sweaters that you can use for layering . Maybe that’s because it stayed warm for so long this year where I live that I’m still thinking about lighter weight . sweaters I loveBut first, it’s a very important day! Hank is TWO years old! He’s getting lots of love from his people. He might get a birthday doggie donut from our local donut shop later. He’s already excited. Now, those socks. Aren’t those colorful? The yarn is an older Opal sock yarn color, named Kasimir the Daredevil. … Continue reading "New socks"That’s how many rows I have left on my current lace shawl in progress. At this point, the public-side rows are taking close to an hour to knit. The yarn is very fine silk yarn, and it wants to jump off the needles any chance it gets. The color is all off in that photo. … Continue reading "58": , , Menu About Patty Contact Books Books Ordering Info Wholesale Order Info Local Yarn Store Order Info Knit-Alongs KAL Current KAL Knit-Along FAQs Past KALs Learn Patty’s Education Site Upcoming Classes Events Online DVD Tutorials Class Notes Patterns Patterns in Publications Blog Articles , Videos , Podcasts Shop Patterns Classes On Demand Gifts Gift Certificates Patty’s Amazon Shop Store FAQ My Account Cart 0 No products in the . cart Search September 29, 2024 October 14, 2024 Rhinebeck 2024 : Sheep , Wool , Book Signing Knitters’ Meet-Up The New York Sheep Wool Festival in Rhinebeck , New York is the true kickoff to the fall knitting season . It’s that familiar , cozy back-to-school” feeling—but for knitters Picture vibrant autumn leaves , crisp air , and festival grounds buzzing
Today’s easy camp blanket crochet pattern can be found below! It’s easy, fun, and perfect for the guys, gals, or teens in your life! You can see the free pattern below or purchase the ad-free printable version from Etsy HERE, the kit from Lion Brand Yarn HERE. Have fun! Ready for a blanket that is...
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This “Billowy Quilted Knit Throw” features a beautiful texture that’s puffy, cozy, and simple to knit. Made with chunky yarn and big needles, it works up pretty quickly! The stitch uses a fairly simple repeat, and it’s so much fun to watch the pattern emerge. Each year I try to make a blanket that is...
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How about a beautiful, calming flower blanket crochet pattern today? Made with my favorite easy flower granny square, this works up like a dream! You’ll see the full, free pattern below, or you may choose to grab the ad-free, printable pattern from Etsy HERE or the kit with lots of color options from Lion Brand...
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Today I wanted to share a tutorial of this quick and easy flower granny square crochet pattern. I have used this very square in several patterns, so it was high time for me to make a video and picture tutorial! This square is so simple, and you can easily change the size of it by...
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If you’re looking for a beginner friendly, easy knit sweater cardigan pattern, you’ve come to the right place! This sweater is knit flat and it uses the easiest knit stitches only. It’s also become one of the most popular patterns on the blog. Scroll down to see the entire free pattern below, or you may...
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This beginner fall crocheted blanket is so simple and is perfect for new crocheters. In fact, this was made by a beginner crocheter who is my friend and neighbor (more about that in a bit)! Nothing says cozy like a handmade throw blanket to cuddle up with on the sofa. I’m a blanket fan as...
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This rustic crochet blanket pattern is absolutely stunning, modern, and simple to make. It’s perfect if you love a lot of color, but don’t like making color changes! See the full free crochet pattern below, or you may purchase the ad-free printable version from Etsy HERE or the kit from Lion Brand HERE. There is...
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I love the look of checkers, squares, and quilts, but I don’t love seaming them together. There, I said it. Ha! This “Knit Seamless Quilt” blanket features beautiful squares, but none of the seaming. Hooray! See the full, free pattern below, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free printable version from Etsy HERE, or...
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Today I want to show you how to crochet the block stitch! It’s a beautiful, modern pattern that works great for blankets and more. I love the modern look and the versatility of this stitch depending on which colors you use. There are a few great tutorials online for how to crochet the block stitch,...
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This particular knit kimono pattern is completely beginner friendly and it’s made with my all time favorite super bulky yarn and large needles. It’s so comfortable to wear and it’s warm too as it’s made with a wool blend (a soft wool blend – I don’t do that itchy scratchy stuff too well). It’s also...
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Cooler temps mean that it’s just about time to start making some blankets! Today I’ve got some beautiful free blanket crochet patterns to get you ready for the season. I really am so excited to share some of the most beautiful crochet throws out there from a variety of designers. There is no shortage of...
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Knitting can be very relaxing, but if you’re just starting out, the sight of a knitting pattern full of abbreviations and instructions can be a bit overwhelming. Learning how to read knitting patterns will open your knitting world, at least it did for me! Once I learned to read patterns, I went from knitting for...
If you’re new to crochet, understanding how to read crochet patterns can seem like learning a new language. With all the abbreviations, symbols, and special stitches, it can feel overwhelming at first. But no worries! Once you familiarize yourself with the common terms and techniques, you’ll be ready to try out any crochet design you...
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, it’s the perfect time to snuggle up with your favorite crochet hooks and yarn. These four cozy crochet patterns are perfect for fall, whether you’re looking to add some festive decor to your home or create warm accessories to wear. From quick and simple...
As the crisp air settles in and the leaves start to fall, there’s nothing better than cozying up with your knitting needles and creating beautiful, seasonal pieces. Whether you’re knitting for yourself, a gift, or to add a cozy touch to your home, these four easy knitting patterns are perfect for fall. Plus, you can...
newest posts eye candy tips Calling All Craft-Alongs Posted by maryheatherb on September 12, 2023 Your Victory Jumper cover image from Home Notes , June 1945 Are you hosting a craft-along in your Ravelry group next month Would you like to to get the word out and invite more crafters We want to help If you moderate a Ravelry group that is hosting a craft-along starting in October , please email me at submissions are now closed , thank you so much by Wednesday , September 20 with : a link to your Ravelry group where the craft-along is being hosted a brief description of the craft-along let me know the craft , theme project pattern , start and end dates , and any other important details if you have a specific page or thread in your Ravelry group with more detailed information or instructions Well, hello there! I have finally caught up with myself and no, you are not mistaken, it really is November but here’s my Blogtober round up post as promised. At the end of the...
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Home Suggest A DIY DIY Newsletter Knitting Patterns , projects and techniques About CraftGossip Our Network Bath Body Crafts Candle Making Ideas Crochet Ideas Cross Stitch Edible Crafts Felting Patterns Glass Art Home Garden Ideas Indie Crafts Jewelry Making Kids Crafts Knitting Patterns Lesson Plans Needlework Party Ideas Polymer Clay Quilting Ideas Recycled Crafts Scrapbooking Sewing Patterns Card Making DIY Weddings Not Craft Ideas Giveaways Roundups Store Search Knit a Simple But Fun Sweater November 8, 2024 by Sarah White Leave a Comment From the front , the Simply Me Blouse from NORgardknitters looks like a plain , boxy , garter stitch sweater . The kind of thing you’d want to throw on every day , like the knit version of a . sweatshirt But when you look at the back , you realize
Last week my first blanket knitting pattern book was published on Amazon. Eek! It has several of the most popular knit blanket patterns from the blog, and it was so exciting to see it out in the wild. Over the years I’ve had a few book deal offers, but they never made sense for me....
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Today I thought I’d share some quick and easy knit blanket patterns. All of these patterns are free on the blog, and you can see them by clicking through the link to each one. Most of these throws are made with super bulky, chunky yarns so that they are fast to make. I love using...
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Today’s blanket pattern is really special and a pinnacle of knit texture, color, and coziness to end the year! It’s easy to knit, and it can be customized in so many ways. Even a beginner can use this pattern, and the fun of it is that you can make it your own. Read on! You...
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: newest posts eye candy tips Tip : Adding Unlinked Purchases to your Ravelry Library Posted by maryheatherb on November 05, 2024 When you purchase a pattern through Ravelry while you are logged in , the pattern pdf will automatically and seamlessly be saved to your Ravelry library . If you purchase a pattern while you are logged out , we know you'll still want to save it in your Ravelry library for safekeeping and easy searching so we have some simple ways for you to add it after the fact Email Link With every Ravelry purchase , we send an email receipt to the email address associated with the PayPal account used to purchase the pattern . If you click on the download link in your email , you'll be able to log in and save it to your . library Purchase Finder We also have a handy tool to
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