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This market bag knitting pattern uses an easy and stretchy lace pattern so it can fit all your farmers market purchases in styles. East Ave. is one side of the town square where our local farmers market happens, so I thought it was an appropriate name for this bag. This is a good project for […]
A few years ago I wrote a post about women’s shorts sewing patterns, and it has consistently been a popular post. It reminds me that I need to sew more shorts and that I need to share more patterns for shorts. Sewing your own shorts is great because you can customize them for the level […]
When I was first learning to crochet, probably the first stitch pattern I learned beyond working a single stitch for a project was crochet moss stitch. Also known as granite stitch, linen stitch or woven stitch, moss stitch crochet is simple to do and makes a very cool textured fabric. Even though I know other […]
This Sentro knit shrug is super easy to make, and you can knit the back longer to turn it into a sweater scarf if you have enough yarn. I was writing a post recently about knit sweater scarves, and it got me thinking about how to knit a sweater scarf on the circular knitting machine. […]
This messy bun hat crochet pattern is super fast and easy to stitch using half double crochet and third loop half double crochet. Once upon a time I decided I wanted to start giving my patterns names of places and things near where I live, but other than the Boxley Scarf, which is a knitting […]
Knowing how to use a lifeline in knitting can be a big help when you are learning new skills such as lace or cables, or when working a complicated project that might be difficult to rip back. I’ve been working on a project with a somewhat complicated brioche pattern and I decided I had to […]
These crochet Easter basket patterns are fun and easy to make no matter your skill level and a great way to add a bit of a homemade touch to your holiday decor. I’ve knit a mini Easter basket (among others) and did a Sentro knit basket, but I’ve actually never crocheted an Easter basket, so […]