Posts tagged: "knitting"

  1. Crochet and knitting museum: becoming a reality?

    Posted by on June 14, 2013

    Do you love history? I’m not talking about the snore fest from middle school. I’m talking about the history of knit and crochet. Until now, there has been no one museum dedicated to this rich and varied topic. Now it’s finally happening! Sheryl Thies, besides being a prolific author and co-author of many knit and [...]

  2. Are you knitting in public today?

    Posted by on June 8, 2013

    Are your needles ready? Today is International Yarn Bombing Day and the beginning of World Wide Knit in Public Week! Be sure to read this post for ideas on how you can be a part of this popular annual event for knitters and crocheters. We’re doing our part—both in our banner above and in real [...]

  3. World Wide Knit in Public Week

    Posted by on May 31, 2013

    Left: photo from World Wide Knit in Public Week 2007, by Todd Huffman. Have you heard about World Wide Knit in Public Week? That’s right, knitters (and crocheters!) around the world have their very own week to celebrate and spread the art of knitting. And this year’s celebration is right around the corner! This year, [...]

  4. Hot new trend in home decor: knitted blankets

    Posted by on May 17, 2013

    (Left: “Butterfly Wings” from 20 Easy Knitted Blankets and Throws) If you’ve taken a stroll through the home-decor store at the mall or browsed through the latest home-goods catalog, you may have noticed a trend: knitted blankets and throws! Something about a lush hand-knit blanket brings instant comfort and relaxation to a room, whether it’s [...]

  5. Spring break in style! (+ 40% off)

    Posted by on April 5, 2013

    Picture it: you’re headed to the beach, picnic lunch and latest knit or crochet project in hand. You’re ready for a relaxing afternoon spent soaking up the sun while enjoying the smell of the salt water and ocean air. It’s not that far off—your spring (or summer) break is on its way! We want to [...]

  6. Adorable alert! How to knit for kids + giveaway

    Posted by on March 22, 2013

    I love to knit. That’s not news. I always have at least one, but more often, two or three projects on the needles at any given time. (Okay, so I have finishing issues, but who doesn’t from time to time?) To my surprise, though, I’ve recently discovered that my favorite things to knit are…well, anything [...]

  7. Spring 2013: new books about quilting

    Posted by on March 14, 2013

    Welcome to Wish List Day! Our first wish-list post proved to be so popular that it’s become a quarterly event. Those January–March 2013 books are now all available, so it’s time to reveal the next three months of all-new books about quilting, knitting, crochet, and more. At the beginning of the year we introduced our [...]

  8. Chain cast on tutorial + bind off

    Posted by on March 8, 2013

    We know that the beauty of knitting is in the details—and that many of you love to get creative with the details in your projects. That’s why we’re so excited about what’s become one of our most popular titles: Cast On, Bind Off by Cap Sease. This robust reference guide includes over 200 ways to [...]

  9. Favorite simple patterns—less than $2 each!

    Posted by on January 25, 2013

    A while back, we asked ourselves: would knitters and crocheters love a collection of quick-and-easy knitting and crochet patterns from some of our most popular books at a price that makes for a fabulous deal? Well, of course you would! You’re probably wondering why we even had to ask. So we gathered some of readers’ [...]

  10. How to host a knitting party (+ free pattern)

    Posted by on December 7, 2012

    One of my favorite pastimes during the holidays is gathering with a few crafty friends for an afternoon of working on projects, sipping cocoa, and chatting by the fire. I have some fabulously creative friends, and it’s always fun to see what they’re working on—a gift for a family member, a holiday decoration for the [...]