We are SO excited to announce our line of knitting and crochet ePatterns today! This curated collection of ePatterns has been carefully selected from some of our best-loved books and meticulously edited for clarity and ease. Best of all? They’re instantly downloadable for your knitting and crochet pleasure! You’ll get a sampling of Martingale knitting […]
Posts tagged: "crochet roundups"
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NEW: downloadable patterns for yarn lovers! (as low as four bucks each)
Posted by Jenny Wilding Cardon on June 9, 2017
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Back to school? Don’t forget your bag!
Posted by Sarah on August 19, 2015From trying on new duds to picking out school supplies, preparing for class is an exercise in self-expression. While you’re busy planning lunches and checking off supply lists, don’t forget a standout book bag! Check out this roundup of unique crochet backpack patterns for all grade levels. Bright and fresh backpack from Boho Crochet. Find […]
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How to host a stitchin’ picnic
Posted by Sarah on August 12, 2015August is National Picnic Month! If you missed World Wide Knit in Public Day, now’s your chance to get out and get to knitting (or crocheting) in the sunshine while there’s still some summer left. (Right: Picnic basket embellishment from Contemporary Crochet.) Here’s a list of things you’ll need for planning your stitchin’ picnic: □ […]
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Crochet blankets for baby’s 1st year
Posted by Sarah on July 22, 2015Binkie, blanky, lovey—whatever you call it, a baby blanket is a little one’s best friend! Even if you missed the shower or want to make a crochet blanket for your own tot, there are plenty of reasons to crochet a blanky during the first year (and beyond) of a child’s life. Check out these crochet […]
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Oh say, can you crochet?
Posted by Sarah on July 1, 2015A quick note: Knit & Crochet Friday is moving to Wednesdays at Stitch This! Now, onto today’s post. Have you got any red, white, or blue yarn in your stash? How about all three? You’ll want to dig them out—in all their star-spangled glory—for this roundup of crochet projects. Row 1 (left to right): Cobblestone […]
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Need a vacation? Plan a “yarncation!”
Posted by Jenny Wilding Cardon on May 22, 2015Imagine the perfect vacation for knitters and crocheters: a cruise to the Shetland Islands—that paradise of supple, chunky wool yarn—on a luxurious cruise ship loaded with stitchaholics who each have a serious yarn stash and a collection of knitting patterns to back it up, just like you. Yes, such a thing really does exist! Knitting […]
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Scared of socks? 6 other ways to use sock yarn
Posted by Sarah on May 8, 2015Welcome to another installment of Stash Dash! We’re covering all the bases and rounding up patterns for every type of yarn in YOUR stash. If you missed the worsted-weight roundup, check it out here. (Remember: if you don’t want to miss our regular Stash Dash, you can subscribe to the blog.) Last time we asked […]
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Worsted-weight stash? Try these yarn patterns!
Posted by Sarah on April 10, 2015Got a pile of worsted-weight yarn in your stash, waiting to be used? Then we’ve got patterns for you! Over the next few months, we’ll share popular knitting and crochet patterns that will help bust through your stash. Look for a select yarn type and weight each month, so no matter what you have in […]
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FREE knit + crochet tutorials (+ anniversary SALE)
Posted by Sarah on March 13, 2015Have you been following our third-anniversary celebration this week? We’re wrapping up the festivities today with our top knit and top crochet posts of the past year, plus a roundup of FREE knitting and crochet tutorials. Woohoo! But the fun doesn’t stop there—yesterday we shared some staggering stats: 798 posts, 1.4 million (yes, MILLION) page […]
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Staff Stitch + Show: kids and baby gifts we’ve made!
Posted by Sarah on February 27, 2015It’s baby season, and we’ve been inspired to make gifts for staff kiddos, from growing grandchildren to new arrivals. Here are some of the knit and crocheted gifts recently stitched by our staff for special little ones! P.S. Guess who’s next on our list? Tiffany, copy editor, is due in August—congratulations, Tiffany! We can’t wait […]