Awesome Photo Magnets - Personalize Your Gifts!

Ever wanted to make those awesome glass magnets you see everywhere, but want them to have a personal touch? Or maybe you're looking to make a customized gift for someone - something you can't find in any stores. Well here's our tutorial showing you how to make them! Read more...

Tis The Season!

It's that time of year! Free Christmas Stocking patterns to help you with your holiday creativity! Read more...

How To Sew A Dress Shirt Collar

Sewing a dress shirt collar can be a little confusing, especially if you've never made one before. This is one way to attach a shirt collar. I used Simplicity 4760 as a guide, though this technique can be used on any similarly styled shirt. Read more...

Free Scarf Pattern and How To updates!

Left handed knitters often have a difficult time learning to knit because the majority of knitters learn the right handed way, even if some of them write with their left hand. I had this pattern online for a while, but have since created a version that includes a left handed tutorial.

For any left handed knitters out there who are still learning, this is a great pattern to practice on!
• Free Scarf Pattern for Left Handed Knitters
Here's the right handed version of the scarf pattern for the rest of us:
• Free Scarf Pattern Using Yarn Overs and Knit Stitches

And some knitting techniques (videos) have been added to the How To list:

• How to Purl Left Handed
   
  
• Yarn Over
   
  
• Yarn Over for Left Handed Knitters

Mens Free Sock Pattern Now Available!

We've got a new sock pattern for men online now, finally! I designed these for my dad. The cuff is a basic rib knit, and the sole of the sock is in garter stitch.

I hope you enjoy working on them as much as I did! Read more...

How To Make Your Own Sock Blockers

Easy to follow instructions on how to make your own sock blockers. Forget spending all that money on retail plastic ones! We'll show you how to make yours for pocket change!

Make a set of these for your favorite knitter - great gift idea! Read more...

Sewing - How to Tie Off Your Thread

We've had many requests to show how to tie a knot after you finish hand sewing something. For example, after you've sewn a button back on a shirt. We've updated the How To Sew By Hand - Basic Stitches article to show this tutorial.

Please pass the link along to all your non-sewing friends! You never know when you'll get stuck in a hotel with button that needs reattaching! Read more...

Mesh Market Bag with Cell Phone Accessory Pockets

Check out our newest free knitting pattern for a mesh market bag with optional accessory pockets! Use it for the beach, for shopping, the gym, or for a summer purse! Read more...

Womens Adult Socks - Simple and Quick!

We've uploaded our latest knitting pattern - adult socks for ladies! I wrote this pattern for anyone who wants to start knitting socks with heels but wants to keep it as simple as possible. Also the top of the sock is ribbed for a better fit. Read more...

Having trouble understanding knitting pattern abbreviations?

We just updated the Knitting and Crochet Abbreviations List. If you're working on a pattern that has you scratching your head in confusion, check out the list! Better yet, bookmark it. You never know when it will come in handy!

Free and Super Easy! Felted Easter Eggs!

We've got a new project that is fun for kids and adults alike. These Felted Easter Eggs are easily made using just a few items from the local craft store. Oh, well, and maybe your underwear drawer! Once they're felted you can sew or pin beads and ribbons to them for an extra fancy look! Read more...

Knitting a Scarf Pattern That Has Yarn Overs

We put together this tutorial for a simple scarf pattern that involves yarn overs, dropped yarn overs and basic knitting skills. Follow along by getting the free pattern and watching the video demonstration! Read more...

The Final Tote Bag Video Tutorial is Now Online!

The final video tutorial for the tote bag pattern is now online. This video demonstrates how to add a lining to the bag and the pockets. Because everyone's bag will be a little different based on the type of yarn used or how much it was felted, we show how you can measure and create a lining to fit your exact bag.

To view the video and Part 2 of the pattern, Read more...

Another Video Tutorial For Our Free Tote Bag Pattern

There's a new video added to the tutorial for the Felted Tote Bag Pattern!

It demonstrates how to attach magnetic snaps on the outer pockets. Read more...

Free Knitting Pattern - Two Color Baby Hat

We've got a new baby hat pattern online! This one has two colors, with an optional pom pom on the top and earflaps. It knits up quickly and goes great with our Baby Socks pattern! This is an easy pattern for beginners learning to knit in the round and knit with more than one color. So come check it out! Read more...

How to Make I-Cord

Learning to make i cord is one of those knitting skills that you might not have thought about learning until it shows up in a pattern somewhere. When you learn how to do it though, it can really open up new possibilities. Read more...

How to Make a Pom Pom

A new craft tutorial is up! We'll show you how to make a pompom with some yarn, a pair of scissors, and a ruler. No need for special gadgets! Read more...

Knitting Needle Conversion and Size Chart

Convert your US needles to metric sizes or vice versa. This knitting needle size chart covers the size equivalents for US, UK, European and an Older US system of needle sizing. Read More...

Baby Socks - Two Color Socks for Newborns to 6 mos and Preemies

These easily knit baby socks are made with two colors of horizontal stripes in the round, with a solid colored heel and toe area. They are sized for babies newborn to 6 months old, and optionally for preemies. Get The Pattern

How to Dye Wool Roving With Kool-Aid

Learn to dye wool roving (or any wool, actually) with Kool-Aid! It's fairly fast, simple, and costs very little to do. Read more..