It’s fall, which means holiday knit and crochet time and we need more yarn, right? Yes, my stash is overflowing but there can never be enough this time of year. 😉 Lion Brand Yarn is here to help out and has kindly offered to give away three skeins of Touch of Alpaca to one of my…
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Mama In A Stitch Top Fall Knitting and Crochet Patterns
Hey friends! I’ve been sharing my projects and patterns here on the blog for over three years which is so crazy to me! It’s been a wonderful whirlwind and I’m incredibly grateful every day. Anyhoooo….occasionally it’s fun to look back and see which projects and patterns have resonated with you. Today, I’d like to share…
How To Crochet A Bobbly Ear Warmer
Hey friends! It’s been a while since I’ve shared something that I made for my daughter, so this is a fun change for me! There really isn’t a stitch out there that’s more playful than the bobble stitch. It’s awesome for baby blankets and perfect for girl’s accessories (scarves, headbands, hats – this list goes…
How To Crochet A Beginner Fall Throw Blanket
Nothing says cozy like a handmade throw blanket to cuddle up with on the sofa. I’m a blanket fan as you know from the zillion that I’ve made including this one and this one. This beginner fall crocheted blanket is so simple and is perfect for beginner crocheters. In fact, this was made by a…
The Lakeside Easy Crocheted Pullover Pattern
Introducing the Lakeside Crocheted Pullover. 🙂 I’m loving this sweater for lazy days at home, visits to the lake and just to throw over my leggings! This is the first time I’ve written a crochet pattern for a lightly shaped sweater using worsted weight yarn. You might remember a tutorial on how to make a…
How To Easily Knit A Big Yarn Blanket
Who else has always wanted to try your hand at one of those giant knit blankets you see all over internet land? I HAVE! It was so exciting when Lion Brand offered to send me one of their newest yarns that happens to be a huge, gorgeous yarn perfect for a big blanket. I want…
Anya Fall Triangle Scarf Crochet Pattern
This isn’t the first triangle scarf that I’ve made (remember the Smoky Mountains Triangle Wrap & Easiest Ever Knit Wrap), but it’s definitely the most luxurious! I recently got to try out this new hand dyed, superwash merino wool yarn from Lion Brand and decided that it was perfect for fall scarf making. The colors…
Merlot Alpaca Wrap Shawl Knitting Pattern
How about a cozy, comfy fall wrap?! If you follow my blog, you know that I’m not one to typically go for bold color tones. However, this deep burgundy red struck a chord with me for autumn. It was such a pleasure to finally see some color in my mix! After sharing the Honeycombs Knit…
Everyday Kimono Crochet Pattern
Hi friends! I’m pretty thrilled that kimonos are still hot as ever because they are so simple to knit or crochet. Because there is little to no shaping, they are perfect for beginners or for anyone who enjoys a mindless project. I also love how comfortable and practical they are to throw over any top…
Herringbone Bag Knitting Pattern
This purse is made with a gorgeous knitting pattern that isn’t terribly difficult, the horizontal herringbone knit stitch. It’s not for a total beginner, but if you are ready to stretch your skills, this is a great one to have in your repertoire! I’ve actually done this knit stitch pattern a couple of different ways…
How To Knit the Horizontal Herringbone Stitch
Hi friends! I’ve knit a beautiful herringbone stitch in the past, but was excited to find a simpler method! You can also find an easy bag pattern (here) on the blog so that you can practice this stitch while making something fun and useful. 🙂 For this stitch pattern, you can use any yarn and…
Beginner Chunky Hat Knitting Pattern
This chunky hat knitting pattern is so fun, easy and PERFECT for complete beginners. It’s knit flat and the only time you really have to count is when you’re casting on stitches. It also works up very quickly since it’s knit on size 15 needles and uses super bulky yarn (here). I made this hat…
Knit & Crochet Blanket Sizing Guide
Hey friends! I created this blanket size guide a couple of years ago, but wanted to share it again as we head into fall. Whenever I make a blanket, I’m always trying to figure how big I want it to be and how much yarn I’ll need. Each time I would have to go searching…
Arlo Granny Square Crocheted Cardigan Pattern
When I began blogging, it was pretty much me tossing my crochet and knit projects onto the blog in order to keep track of them (and share as well). I still do that, but a lot more thought goes into pre-planning and sizing patterns these days. This project reminds me a little bit of the…
Eyelet Sleeveless Top Easy Knitting Pattern
It’s pretty fun to share this pattern because it’s quite similar to the Vintage Crochet Top pattern that I recently posted. There were several requests for a knit version, so I hope this will please those of you who emailed me. 🙂 This top is just as simple as the crochet top, but the eyelets…
Lil’ Mountains Purse Pouch Crochet Pattern
This Lil’ Mountains Purse Pouch was created in hopes of me becoming better organized. Hehe! My purse turns into a giant black hole full of makeup, wallets, change, applesauce pouches (you know what I’m talking about if you have a young child), receipts, hand sanitizer and unending other small items. Enter the “Purse Pouch” to…
Inside Crochet Magazine Feature
It’s such an honor and so much fun to see my Light Alpaca Poncho featured in the most recent issue of Inside Crochet Magazine! A while ago Inside Crochet contacted me for a feature on blogs they love (here), and again I was thrilled to find out the poncho would be in this current issue. They…
Farm House Washcloth Crochet Pattern
Hey friends! I shared this pattern last year, but wanted to update it and share it again because it’s such a fun little summer project. These washcloths are made with the spider stitch, so if you love to learn new stitches this is a simple one to learn. I love knit and crocheted washcloths. In…