Finding lightweight projects to work on during the summer can be tricky. You want to crochet but it’s too hot to be holding a thick blanket next to your skin for hours. I usually make toys and small things in the summertime, but I really had the urge to make a blanket. So I came …
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Hello friends! Today, I have a pattern for you that is a combination of some of my favorite things. Loveys have quickly become some of my favorite things to make, and this penguin lovey pattern is a great introduction to making amigurumi without the commitment. It’s simple and fun, new and a little traditional, and …
I have always loved stuffed animals, and the bigger they were, the better. There’s just something special about squishing into a cuddly toy that’s bigger than you are. When my cousin told me she was expecting a baby, I just knew I had to make her a giant giraffe amigurumi for her nursery. This was …
Do you have a favorite yarn? When you decide on a new project, do you immediately know which yarn you’re going to use? Is there something that you always pick up a few extra skeins of because you know you’ll use it? When you’ve been knitting or crocheting for a while, it’s so easy to …
One of my favorite children’s movies is Tinker Bell. Not only is it a cute story and so beautifully animated, I just love Tink’s style. The first thing this girl does when she finds her home is to give herself a makeover and craft a pretty dress and slippers for herself. Today, I took a …
Welcome to Week 4 of the Stash Busting Challenge! This is the last week of the challenge and we’ve already released a ton of patterns over the last few weeks! It’s been super fun getting together with all the awesome designers that took part and we hope you were able to make lots of fun …
Welcome to Week 3 of the Stash Busting Challenge! If you’re just dropping by for the first time, this is an awesome event put together by Janne of Joy of Motion and Hortense of Knitting with Chopsticks where we work through our stashes of yarn and put it to use. Every week in April, a …
Today I have a very simple pattern to share with you guys, and it’s these adorable crossover knit baby booties. This knit baby booties pattern is made using only a few basic knitting techniques, so it’s perfect for beginners who are just getting the hang of knitting. Best of all, unlike scarves, these only take …
Welcome to Week 2 of the Stash Busting Challenge! If you’re just dropping by for the first time, this is an awesome event put together by Janne of Joy of Motion and Hortense of Knitting with Chopsticks where we work through our stashes of yarn and put it to use. Every week in April, a …