Oct 07 2026
One skein of yarn may not look like much, but it can be enough for a surprising number of knitting and crochet projects. Depending on the yarn’s weight, yardage, fiber, and the size of the project, a single skein can become a hat, scarf, pair of fingerless gloves, cowl, dishcloth set, small bag, baby accessory, …
Oct 07 2026
Wool and acrylic are two of the most popular yarn choices for knitting and crochet, but they behave very differently once they are on your needles or hook. Wool is a natural animal fiber prized for warmth, elasticity, moisture management, and the way it responds to blocking. Acrylic is a synthetic fiber valued for affordability, …
Oct 07 2026
Choosing yarn for your first knitting or crochet project can be surprisingly confusing. A craft-store yarn aisle may contain everything from delicate lace yarn and fuzzy mohair to thick chenille, cotton cord, wool blends, and enormous skeins of acrylic in almost every color imaginable. Fortunately, beginners do not need to understand every type of yarn …
Oct 05 2026
Yarn comes in an enormous variety of colors, fibers, textures, and thicknesses, but one of the most important things to understand when choosing yarn is its weight. Yarn weight does not refer to how many ounces or grams a skein weighs. Instead, it describes the approximate thickness of the yarn strand. A fine yarn creates …
Oct 03 2026
One of the most common questions in knitting and crochet is also one of the hardest to answer with a single number: how much yarn do you need? The amount depends on what you are making, the size of the finished project, the yarn weight, your stitch pattern, your knitting or crochet gauge, and even …
Oct 02 2026
Acrylic and cotton are two of the most common yarn choices for knitting and crochet, but they have very different personalities. Acrylic yarn is a synthetic fiber known for affordability, easy care, and versatility. Cotton is a natural plant fiber valued for breathability, absorbency, stitch definition, and a smooth feel. Neither is automatically better. The …
Sep 03 2021
In my last post I shared a pattern for a baby blanket, and here is another one like it that I made in pink and grey. You can make this by following the last pattern and using these colors. Vanna’s Choice® White Vanna’s Choice® Silver Heather Vanna’s Choice® Rose Shocking I love to use the Vanna’s Choice® Lion Brand yarn …
Aug 13 2021
I recently posted a pattern for a simple granny square, and this baby blanket starts with that exact pattern and continues on, as if it were one large granny square. Here is the pattern: Supplies 3 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in White 2 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in Terracotta 2 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in Dusty Green Size F …
Jun 06 2021
This cupcake potholder is made by using three strands of yarn at a time. This way, the pot holder turns out nice and thick. I also love the look of the large stitches, and it saves a bit of time. The only problem with crochet potholders is that they still have “holes” in them, so …
May 19 2019
Sunday morning: I had some of this pretty petunia colored yarn leftover and decided to make a set of coasters with it. This pattern uses a single crochet spiral to form each coaster, rather than finishing off each row. I like the look of the spiral and it makes for a fairly simple pattern. It …
