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We’re 3 weeks into our annual 12 Weeks of Gifting series! This week’s freebie pattern is the Diffusion Shawl, an asymmetric triangular shawl worked sideways in garter stitch with simple lace.
“A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it.” – Frank A. Clark
If you are looking for perfect baby shower gifts to make, a soft cotton cloth is always welcome. Whether for cleaning delicate skin or using as all around snuggle piece, these towels are super useful as well as being fun to make! The newest is the very cute Baby Cloth.
Does anybody else get extreme satisfaction using all of the small bits of yarn in your stash? Our new pattern collection, Cute & Cozy Stashbusters will delight! Full of 16 funky and stylish pieces that will leave you with more room in your stash for new yarn, this book is a win in my book!
Here we are, early October; a truly magical time of year! That all too brief period of time where we stop and breathe before the whirlwind of holiday joie de vivre begins. You can still plan & create your thoughtful holiday gifts, but also relax and enjoy the splendor of the fall season.
With the season of making and gifting near at hand, we know you’re likely in holiday project mode. In the spirit of all things handmade, we bring to you 2 collections: Twice as Nice and Cute & Cozy Stashbusters!
Twice as Nice Collection
This collection of delightful holiday duos gives you twice the choice, with options for every pattern, modern or traditional, naughty or nice, easy or hard. Make your holidays Twice as Nice!
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We’ve all experienced it. It happens every fall, like clockwork: sweater envy. Those luscious tweeds, sinewy cables, plush woolens. Ahhh. It’s the stuff knitter dreams are made of. With the cooler weather at our door, we have assembled a short list of sweaters that we have not-so-secretly been drooling over.
Hillary – The Allotrope Twist Sweater, knit in Stroll Sock Yarn, is so soft and snuggly! The cables dress up the sweater while the gradient keeps it modern. The grey and brown would make it match any of my black and brown Fall boots too!
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It’s the second week in we our annual 12 Weeks of Gifting! Every Tuesday we release a brand new free pattern, counting down the days to mid December.
This week’s freebie pattern is the Log Cabin Throw! Capture the classic look of log cabin quilts with this fun and easy throw. Worked from the center out in garter stitch, each block is created by picking up stitches of the previously completed one. The Log Cabin Throw is easy to customize to any size; just work more or fewer blocks until you have the size you desire.
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Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.. – Unknown
Happy Friday! We are holding on to our last rays of sunshine here in the Pacific Northwest as fall sets in so why not a pretty washcloth reminding us of days gone by? The newest member of the Scrub-A-Dub club is the gorgeous free Cabled Sunburst Washcloth pattern.
Filled with zig-zagging cables (and faux cables) on a background of purl stitches, Kendra Nitta’s pattern is the perfect project to brighten up your kitchen or bathroom. Worked in the round, it starts on the outside with a picot cast on and worked inwards in a beautiful zigzag cable pattern. It’s a great project for knitters looking to expand their knowledge or …
Zero tricks. Just treats. We’re gearing up for all things Halloween with a frighteningly good sale! For one week only, you’ll save up to 50% off over 400 black, orange, grey, and even purple yarns!
Not just for beginners, bulky yarns hold a treasured place in our stashes. They’re the first hanks we reach for as the seasons shift to cool nights and cozy mornings. Quick chunky cowls are the perfect fall accessory for yourself or the ideal last minute gift. The holidays are right around the corner and it’s never too early to get started!
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It’s that time of year when makers go into overdrive: holiday gifting season! As the world of technological gadgets and gizmos seems to be growing at an astronomical rate, the desire (and the necessity) to hit the pause button and settle into an afternoon of crafting is all the more enticing. What better way to express one’s creativity and generosity than with a handmade gift for the ones we love?
