Use these beautiful Christmas gift-wrapping ideas to set your presents apart from the rest this holiday season. Get inspired with these color schemes, gift tags, and accessories.
Create washable easy knit dishcloths in a variety of seasonal colors. These knitted dishcloth patterns are perfect knitting patterns for beginners. Best of all, they're easy to make, so the second one gets dirty, you can make another one. Use the colors suggested or create your own scheme to match the colors of your own kitchen decor. This is a traditional diagonal knit dishcloth pattern that will teach you how to knit a project that produces a nice border effortlessly. After you learn to knit a beginner swatch that is simply rows of garter stitch, this pattern is a natural next step. You'll learn how to increase and decrease as you work this pattern diagonally. No matter what, you'll be so glad you learned how to knit a dishcloth and saved money in the process. This easy knitted dishcloth is also a great gift idea for a new homeowner or renter, along with some handy knit scrubbies. Give one as a gift and the recipient will think of you whenever he or she is cooking in the kitchen. One of the best things about learning how to knit a dishcloth is that you can easily learn how to make dishcloths that will actually match your kitchen space and decor. Just grab this free dishcloth knitting pattern and yarn skeins that will match your space and get to it. Knitting a dishcloth has never been easier! You will love the final result.
Looking for a simple knitting project and a pop of foxy whimsy for the kitchen? This Fox tea towel is your solution!
These are the most important knitting abbreviations & symbols you can’t knit without Do you find yourself knitting only the simplest projects because you struggle to read patterns? I’m fairly adept at reading knitting patterns. However, every now and then I come across a pattern that feels more like a calculus equation than a knitting...
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One of the other fun gifts I got from my mom on my Birthday was some new dog toys! These dog toys are really special though, because my mom made them! Do you believe it? My dad didn't even notice they weren't store bought goodies. Keep reading to find out how my mom made these
Kernel Lace Scarf This knit pattern is available as a free download... Download Pattern: Kernel
The addition of marshmallows makes these hearty bars more like treats.
Each month in 2018, I will feature a new block of the month pattern using different quilting and sewing methods. There is something here for every skill level! Since it is February and the month of love, I thought I’d throw in a bit of kitty love. Go to my Block of the Month Page
Do you love sewing and making crafts? I can think of no better way to spend my time. Recently, I wanted to see if I could turn my love of crafting into a small business, or at least figure out how to make enough money to pay for my crafting supplies :) Was I ever
The first of April, I shared my Easter Dishcloth. However, I had not taken the time to finish the pattern for publishing. Thanks to Sue, one of my blog readers, I was motivated to finish it. So f…
If you're a beginner knitter (or just want an easy free pattern) this is the easiest knit dishcloth to make ever! Make this easy knit dishcloth in no time!
Holy cow, it’s October! That means I just have time to squeeze in one last serious knitted Christmas present. I’ve compiled a list of projects that would make good gifts. Later in th…
Our happy horse has won first prize - hurray! He'd make a great a gift for any animal lover and as he only uses simple shaping, you'll be able to knit...
Bleaching gives pine cones an aged, whitewashed patina that works for both modern and rustic décor schemes!
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I am a big fan of crafting with nature as a theme. So when looking back at craft ideas from the past, I noticed that I had done a large amount of bird and butterfly crafts. With that in mind, I put together 8 of my favorite butterfly themed crafts to share with you! Many of
With reversible knit cables, the cables look good from the back as well as from the front. "No way!" you say? Lily Chin has the full reversible cable scoop.
Make these cute and easy DIY felt ornaments for a homemade touch to add to your Christmas tree or give as gifts.
This technique to add embroidery to knitting uses lace as a backing and template for embroidery, making it much easier to embroider!
The kids' craft experts at HGTV.com share step-by-step instructions for turning felt and a candy cane into a sweet Christmas tree ornament or handmade holiday decoration.
There's nothing like DIY holiday crafts to get you in the Christmas mood. So warm up some cocoa, grab the supplies you need, and make one (or more).
Easy Knitted Dishcloth Pattern on the Diagonal Wandering Hoof […]
The Christmas craft experts at HGTV.com share step-by-step instructions for crafting birdseed ornaments for kids to give as holiday gifts or use to feed hungry wintertime birds.
This Soft Peanut Butter Fudge is a nice rich, super creamy, delicious fudge! So, so awesomely good!
The holiday experts at HGTV.com share a recipe for nougat Christmas candy, a light, sweet treat, perfect for gift giving.
Were you gifted gorgeous hand-painted sock yarn but aren't sure what to do with it? This pattern using a knit herringbone stitch is just the thing!
