Well, we are less than a month away from the 4th of July!! Plus, there are only two more weeks of the Patriotic Party CAL/KAL. The last post for the CAL/KAL will be Monday June 22nd. After that, there will be different fun for all of you ~ but more on that another time. Earlier today I posted a new knit pattern for our patriotic parties!! It is the knit version of the can cozies, and it can be made in … Read more
Drink cozies are awesome in the summer! They catch the condensation, keep you from freezing your hand on your cold drink, keep your drink cold, and act as a traveling coaster for your gatherings. These knit can or bottle cozies can also be made in a variety of colors or stripes so that no one wonders who’s drink is who’s. This is a double pattern, one worked in garter stitch, and one in stockinette stitch. The Two Ways Drink Cozy pattern is part of my Patriotic Party KAL.
With the Skewed mini skein set knitting pattern, you can transform your mini skein set into a stunning pointed end wrap.
Evens and Odds Mitered Coasters
Free Knit Pattern
Easy Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot
While playing around with mitered squares to make coasters, I realized they could be made with an even or odd number of stitches, depending on how the decreases are made. So, rather than making that choice for you, I thought I would write a double pattern for you today. One mitered square coaster that starts with an even number of stitches and uses two decreases in the center, and one mitered square coaster that starts with an odd number of stitches and uses a double decrease in the center. Of course, there are still many more ways to make a mitered square, these are just my current favorites for evens and odds.
Grand Old Bunting is a great way to dress up your space. This pattern uses 100% cotton yarn, so it’s easy care, making it perfect for outdoor decorations!
It’s the time of year for barbeques, picnics, and all sorts of wonderful outdoor fun!! Why not dress up your backyard party with some fabulous crochet picnic accessories and outdoor decor? This week I have collected some great patterns that will help make your time in the sun even more memorable.
This Patriotic Placemat is actually quite simple to make, with a dramatic look. What a great way to dress up your picnics!
Fleece Flair Skirt
Free Knit Pattern
Easy Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot
This adorable fleece skirt is just perfect for wearing over leggings or tights on a cold day. It works up very quickly, so you can delight the little girl in your life in no time at all! The waist has a tie string, so it fits for a long time. I have also included a bonus scarf pattern for you.
Dropped and Found is a free and easy knit rectangular shawl pattern with several sections of textured Jacob’s ladder stitches.
