It’s the start of Fall and with that comes beanies, hot chocolate, crispy leaves, and all things pumpkin spice. I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin spice, but I do love that it means the seasons are changing and there are so many warm, earthy and deep colors to wear. One of my favorite things …
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I’ve had this gorgeous dusty pink yarn in my stash for a long time now, and I couldn’t decide what to do with it for a long time. I actually bought it as part of a blanket kit, but once I saw the yarn in person, I knew I couldn’t use it for that pattern. …
Hey everyone! This week, I want to share with you a super simple slouchy beanie knitting pattern. This is the Saleha beanie to go along with the Saleha Convertible Gloves pattern. This pattern is really easy to make and wear, and it only uses basic knits and purls. I love the Knit Picks Brava yarn …
This week, I wanted to share a pattern for a crochet beanie that was perfect for Fall and an easy unisex pattern. Some of my other free crochet beanie patterns are pretty feminine so for this one, I wanted a design that works for men too. I chose a houndstooth pattern in red and black …
Have you guys tried velvet yarn yet? I started seeing this incredible, luxurious yarn in stores around the end of November last year, and since the new year’s started, it seems like everyone’s obsessed! And for good reason. This velvet yarn trend is so fun and cute, but it’s also really easy to work with. …
While it may be getting closer to Spring, it’s still pretty cold here in Chicago, and I’ve been trying to find a balance between light and warm. After playing around with some of the yarn in my stash, I came up with the Serene Beanie – a beanie that adds just enough warmth to an …
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 …
Looking for a new crochet hat pattern? As I refreshed all the pattern pictures for my own beanie designs, I realized how much I love wearing beanies. I always liked the way they looked on me, but maybe it was sitting down to get so many product photos that made me really excited about having …
I love knitting, but sometimes, I just don’t want to spend hours on a blanket or an intricate pattern. Sometimes you just want to start and finish a project in one day. A few weeks ago, I decided to come up with a pattern that I could use all the time without worrying about time, …
My love affair with velvet yarn continues this week with a new crochet beanie pattern! Last week, I shared the pattern for my Tempest Beanie, a velvet dream of bobbles. Because velvet yarn really works so well with textures and raised stitches, I wanted to make something that felt a little more refined with my …