The Beginner’s Guide to Mosaic Knitting by Melissa Leapman teaches a one color per row technique making mosaic knitting more approachable. If you’ve been a bit intimidated by mosaic knitting in the past, then this technique is a great way to give it a go!
You will find a giveaway for a copy of Mosaic Knitting at the end of this post. The giveaway ends on 2/18/20.
Ficstitches Yarns kits say they combine two of your favorites – crochet and reading – but I say it’s three; you can’t forget getting pretties in the mail! After all, what could be more awesome then pretty crochet goodies and a good read in the mail? Maybe if they were delivered with chocolate and a hot beverage by a cute and fluffy dog. However, this is reality, so no delivery puppies.
Stick around ’til the end of this post for a chance to win a Spring 2020 kit – Giveaway ends February 9, 2020.
| Art, Book Review, Crafts, Embroidery, Flower, Nature, Review
Embroidered Country Gardens is packed full of beautiful botanical stitched creations. Furthermore, Lorna Bateman packed the first half of the book with a bevy of embroidery stitches, tips and techniques. This book should be on the shelf of every embroiderer!
| Art, Crafts, Embroidery, Review
Embroidery and Sage kits feature fun, modern designs and high quality products. The online shop contains a wonderful selection of kits in various skill levels. You will find kits that can be completed by a beginner, and others that will keep an experienced embroiderer entertained. Alexis has even created some easy to follow videos to help with the stitches.
WeCrochet has finally answered the question that has been plaguing me for years: Who owns Crochet.com, and when will they make it go somewhere awesome? Well, it turns out the answers are Knit Picks and NOW! Crochet.com now goes to Knit Pick’s crochet site: WeCrochet. I’m just a bit excited about this.
I’m going to share all about the awesomeness, and give you a great promotion code AND then there’s giveaway with TWO winners that ends on January 9th, 2020.
| Accessory, Book Review, Crafts, Giveaway, Knit, Review, Winter
Slow Fashion Made Fast includes 12 knit designs for the advanced beginner that can be made from one night to a weekend. These designs by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands are fashion forward and will make wonderful gifts to yourself or a loved one.
At the end of this review you can enter to win a copy of Slow Fashion Made Fast. Giveaway ends January 7th, 2020.
| Book Review, Crafts, Crochet, Holidays, Home Decor, Review, Vintage
Retro Christmas Ornaments are so nostalgic. They are quick and fun to crochet and make great gifts that will be cherished for years to come. Every year when the ornaments come out, these crocheted treasures will remind your loved ones of how much you care.
There is a giveaway for Retro Christmas Ornaments at the end of this post. The giveaway closes on December 24th, 2019.
