Knit Archives at Jessie At Home

Blocking: Wet Blocking and Unicorn Clean Giveaway

Wet blocking a crochet or knit project can make it look so much more crisp and professional. I love using Unicorn Clean products when I block my work. Today I will tell you how I like to wet block items.

Art Bin Craft Caddy – time to get organized!

I tried out the Art Bin Craft Caddy to help my organization, and I’m very happy with it. I was able to take the various items that usually clutter the table next to my crochet/knit spot and fit them all into the caddy in a neat fashion.

The Craft Caddy reviewed in this post was provided by Art Bin.

Naturally Nazareth yarn review & giveaway

This week on Jessie At Home we are featuring Naturally Nazareth yarn from Kraemer Yarns. It is a worsted weight, three-ply, 100% U.S. Merino Wool blend yarn that is made in the USA. Today is a review and giveaway, then Thursday we will have a free crochet pattern, and Friday there will be a video to go with the pattern. The giveaway at the end of this post will be for the yarn needed to make Thursday’s pattern.

The yarn reviewed in this post was provided by Kraemer Yarns.

Naturally Nazareth comes in 3.5 oz/100 g/200 yd hanks. I used it to create

Christmas Slip Stitch Table Runner

A table runner for the holidays? Which holiday? With this table runner you can change the colors for any holiday of your choice.

Crafty Love Link Party #35

Hello! Welcome to the July Crafty Love Link Party #35, hosted by Marie Segares and me. I hope your summer is going well. Last month we had a great amount of links in the party, including some really cool crafts.

Be sure to share this link party with all your crafty friends so they can link up as well, and find new and fun craft projects around the web. Every month, the Crafty Love Link Party will open up on the first Thursday at 1:00 a.m. Eastern and close on the last Thursday at 11:55 p.m. Eastern. Share your latest crafts projects, patterns, tutorials, tips, and WIPS, and be sure to stop by and leave comments on other projects, too! Here are the 5 most clicked links from last month.

Lancaster Fiber Festival – So much fiber fun for all!

I am so excited about the Lancaster Fiber Festival, you guys! It’s going to be so much fun. The festival runs from Aug 16-18 and is a celebration of paper, fabric, yarn and thread. There will be vendors and classes and a good time will be had by all!!

TNNA Summer 2018

I spent last weekend at TNNA (The National Needlearts Association) Trade Show. I get to see friends, make connections, and do lots of business.

Early on in the show I stopped at the Louet booth and the always lovely Stacey was so excited to show us that the new Louet yarn labels have

Triangle Squared - free knit pattern by Jessie At Home - 1

Triangle Squared – a Shawl with a patchwork look

Triangle Squared – a Shawl with a patchwork look. This striking shawl is made in sections, giving it a patchwork look. Only one color is used at a time.

Crafty Love Link Party #34

Hello! Welcome to the June Crafty Love Link Party #34, hosted by Marie Segares and me. The link party is still heavy with knit and crochet, so if you know crafters of other sorts, please share this party with them. We would love to see a variety of crafts.