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12 Ways to Organize the Yarn Stash

January 11, 2018 By Laura 3 Comments

12 Ways to Organize the Yarn Stash

Are you January-ing like I am? Resolving to eat some actual green, leafy things and to get outside and walk or run or something instead of stying huddled up inside where it’s warm? And perhaps even planning to organize your yarn stash? No? Is that going too far? I love to look at ideas for organizing […]

Filed Under: crafting, organizing Tagged With: knit, knitting

A Chunky Garter Stripe Blanket Knitting Pattern

December 7, 2017 By Laura 3 Comments

A Chunky Garter Stripe Blanket Knitting Pattern

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a little obsessed with knitting chunky blankets right now. They’re just so squishy and warm and beautiful and warm and soft…and…warrrrrrm! We’re all about the hygge when it’s cold outside and these make it so tempting to sit on my couch with a book (or more yarn!) and a cup […]

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10 Gifts for Knitters in Your Life

December 4, 2017 By Laura Leave a Comment

10 Gifts for Knitters in Your Life

This is always dangerous territory for me. I try to write about gifts for knitters…and I inevitably end up tempted to buy it all. It can be justified, though, right? It’s not really for me. It’s for me to make nice things for everyone else. I’m a giver. A sacrificer. And if I must buy some personalized knitting […]

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A Free Delightfully Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern

November 21, 2017 By Laura 11 Comments

A Free Delightfully Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern

I’m obsessed with super-bulky blankets right now. I love the way they look. I love the way they feel. I love that they have some heft (seriously, it’s like sleeping under a weighted blanket). And I love, love, love that they’re so frigging warm. I’m always cold in this house. Everyone else complains about being […]

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Easy Knitting Pattern: Knit The Simple Sailboat Blanket

August 8, 2017 By Laura 4 Comments

Easy Knitting Pattern: Knit The Simple Sailboat Blanket

This easy knitting pattern might be my favorite baby blanket I’ve made recently. I think maybe I say that about all of them because baby blankets, in general, are delightful, and other than someone picking a bad color, I’ve never seen a truly ugly baby blanket. But I especially love this one. Look! Tiny boats! […]

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10 Beautiful Free Granny Squares to Crochet This Summer

May 25, 2017 By Laura 1 Comment

10 Beautiful Free Granny Squares to Crochet This Summer

I’ve always been a better knitter than crocheter. I can’t explain why — logically, it seems like it should be much easier to handle one crochet hook than two needles. But I picked up knitting pretty quickly and crocheting has always been a challenge. One day, I finally sat down with a giant skein of […]

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How to Knit the Drop Stitch

January 23, 2017 By Laura Leave a Comment

How to Knit the Drop Stitch

I’ve been working on this sweet drop stitch blanket lately. I have to come up with someone to give it to — I don’t know anyone having a baby soon, so I don’t know. I could keep it tucked away until I hear of a new baby coming, and run the risk of forgetting that […]

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How to Knit An Adorable Snowman Dishcloth

December 17, 2016 By Laura Leave a Comment

How to Knit An Adorable Snowman Dishcloth

These were a fun, fast knitting project that ended up being wildly useful. We can always use dishcloths around here and we never seem to have enough. And the snowman dishcloth is festive for this time of year. I will say — the pattern is subtle. But it’s also very simple, and a good way […]

Filed Under: crafting Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas craft, knit, knitting, knitting pattern, winter

12 of the Best Christmas Gifts for Knitters

November 10, 2016 By Laura Leave a Comment

12 of the Best Christmas Gifts for Knitters

Congratulations, knitting buddies! This is our season. Nice and chilly and good for a cup of tea or cocoa and some warm fuzzy yarn for knitting. If you started reading here after finding the Popcorn Blanket pattern, or the Snowflake Blanket pattern, or any of these baby blankets, I’m guessing you already know a little […]

Filed Under: crafting, seasonal Tagged With: Christmas, craft, knit, knitting, knitting pattern

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