Here’s a fun activity inspired by our recycled and alternatives yarn article! Easy enough for kiddos and crafting novices, this is a forgiving project with minimal materials and loads of potential. Gather up those plastic bags that seem to multiply when you aren’t looking and a pair of scissors. That’s all you’ll need to create some plastic yarn - aka plarn! Use plarn...

We celebrate our planet all year round, but this time of year it feels extra special. Whether you are choosing eco-friendly yarns, making projects to reduce your impact on the environment or choosing to use digital patterns to limit your paper consumption, it all adds up! We thought it would be fun to feature some patterns that allow us to help Mother Nature...

Did you see the news? We’ve started a new knit-a-long! We are joining Malabrigo’s 2021 KAL and the pattern is the beautiful Temperance Shawl designed specifically for this event! You know we love community and hope you’ll join us as we knit through this shawl together! You can find details on the event here! Did we mention the pattern is FREE?! Knit in...

Sometimes it feels like knitting gets all the love, but crochet deserves its own spotlight! This is a great time of year to learn to crochet, to dust off the hooks or to enjoy the fact that you're already a fabulous crocheter! While there are an infinite number of reasons to pick up the craft of crochet, here’s just a few that we think...

If you’re getting ready for warmer weather, but haven’t quite given up knitting with wool, have we got a cardigan for you! This colorwork sweater knit in Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift yarn is simply stunning and the perfect piece for layering as we transition from winter coats to lighter jackets. A pattern for intermediate to experienced knitters, Yell by Marie Wallin is worked...

March Madness is back! Yippee… Are you one of the folks that felt bad for the student athletes, but didn’t really miss the NCAA basketball tournament last year? Do you dread the countless bracket breakdowns and seemingly non-stop basketball? You aren’t alone, and we’ve got a few ideas to help you make the most of your March! Game On, Craft On Make a...

Whether you’re a sports fan or not, you can probably sense that March Madness is in the air! As we continue to celebrate National Craft Month, we wanted to share some patterns that show our support for our favorite teams or at least the people in our lives that love them! Here are a handful of patterns for the crocheting basketball fans among...

March has been designated as National Craft Month by the Association for Creative Industries, previously known as the Craft and Hobby Association. Started in 1994, the idea behind National Craft Month was to encourage people to spend time crafting and embrace their creativity. Read on for 10 ways you can celebrate!