Fair Isle knitting, or stranded knitting, is one of the most common ways to add color to a knitting project. It seems like it might be difficult, but it’s actually pretty easy, as this fair isle knitting tutorial will show. Fair Isle Knitting vs. Stranded Knitting First to get a common question out of the […]
Simple Crochet Ball Christmas Ornament
I’ve gotten more into crochet this year, so I wanted to make a crochet ball Christmas ornament (or a bunch!) for holiday decor. We have cats who still act like kittens, so to be honest they may be crochet cat toys, but who am I to judge? Making a Crochet Ball Christmas Ornament The good […]
Candle Flame Cowl Knitting Pattern
The lace pattern for the candle flame cowl requires attention but it’s not difficult, particularly after you’ve worked through the repeat once. And the bulky yarn makes this project one of the quickest eyelet patterns you’ll probably ever work. This pattern is an easy way to learn the basics of lace knitting without having to […]
Make Use of What You Have with the Upcycling Summit
I was thrilled to take part in the Rebecca Page Upcycling Summit. The live classes are over but you can purchase the VIP class here. What is the Upcycling Summit? The Upcycling Summit is a five-day event that includes more than 30 classes in sewing, crochet, knitting, embroidery, painting and more. Here are just a […]
Easy Corn Casserole Recipe
We’ve been making this easy corn casserole recipe for as long as I can remember. If we were ever not hosting Thanksgiving, this is the side dish I would take. It’s easy (like, my kid could make it herself as soon as she could open a can), delicious and it’s corn! Speaking of easy, if […]
Stash-Busting Zipper Bag Knitting Pattern
This fun zipper bag knitting pattern is worked from the top down, so you’re never really casting on stitches, you’re just making it as big as the zipper you want to use. Then you work from the zipper to your desired length, do a three-needle bind off and you’re done! This post is part of […]
Drawing Spooky Chibi is Out Now!
I’m so excited to share with you my latest book: Drawing Spooky Chibi! This is my second book authored with Tessa Creative Art and published by Bloom Books for Young Readers. About Drawing Spooky Chibi Much like the last book, Drawing Fantasy Chibi, this one includes instructions for drawing slightly scary, but super cute, creatures […]