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Skill level: Intermediate The intricate pattern may look difficult, but it's actually quite easy. Use up your stash with this four color beanie. Small amounts of each color mean you can make a couple beanies from just one skein of each color. Child: 17.5" circumference unstretched Adult:...

Skill Level: IntermediateYou only need 140 yards of yarn to make this lovely beanie. The weaving lace pattern is beautiful and dense enough to keep your head warm on the chilliest of days.The beanie works up quickly and is a perfect gift for a special someone.The beanie will fit...

Skill level: IntermediateSure owls are nocturnal, but what if some of them were insomniacs who couldn't sleep during the day?The little guys on this beanie know what it's like to not get enough sleep and they are desperately trying to stay up "owl" night long.Using the...

Skill Level: IntermediateThis Gem Beanie uses little bits of five different colors to make this fun pattern. A great stash buster for sure.This beanie can be super customized as well. You could use up to 9 different colors for a truly colorful completed project.Using the Fair...

Skill level: EasyThis tree of love afghan represents a family tree that continually grows with the passage of time and growth of love. Either made for a newlywed couple or a new addition to the family, this afghan can be passed down through the ages as the family tree grows.This beautiful...

Skill Level: IntermediateThis wide versatile cowl/scarf has three different stitch patterns to create an interesting and fun project.From dense stitches, to a bit of colorwork, and finally lace, each texture is distinct, yet uncomplicated to make.The color is made with mosaic,...

Skill level: IntermediateThe aliens are attacking!!!—Your head.This is a super fun beanie for any alien loving kid (or adult) in your life.Using the Fair Isle technique this beanie will fit all ages and can be made in all colors. The one pictured is just a touch of the combinations...

Skill Level: Intermediate The Fundamentals Knit Basket is a wonderfully large container that will hold all your large projects, or whatever you may need it for. It's knit-in handles make it easy to transport. Recommended Yarn approx. 350 yards of super bulky weight yarn Recommended...

Skill Level: IntermediateThis beanie is blossoming with beautiful colors. Using self striping yarn as your contrasting yarn this fair isle project is a simple two color hat.Recommended Yarnapprox. 80 yards of each of two colors of worsted weight yarnRecommended Tools- US 6 [4mm] 16”...

Skill level: Intermediate The lazy cable blanket is true to its name. The ambling cables twist their way slowly across the blanket to add fantastic texture without a lot of work. The afghan includes full written instructions as well as a chart. Finished Measurements: approx. 69"...

Skill level: IntermediateThis beanie might look difficult with its intricate color changes, but the yarn does all the work!Using self-striping yarn, and a solid color you can whip up this beanie in no time. Use white to make the colors pop, or grey for a more muted look.The beanie...

One of the oldest and most practical skills that anyone can have is sewing. While sewing used to be a talent taught in most schools, more recently it is a lesson that has fallen by the wayside. If you are one of the many people who missed out on sewing instruction in school, however, all is not lost! Whether...

Do you have found memories of your Grandmother sitting with piles of fabric and thread and creating beautiful blankets? Perhaps you are just looking for a new skill that brings up  your do it yourself skills. If you are looking to learn the step by step basics of making your own beautiful quilts...

Skill Level: Intermediate This super cute beanie is perfect for the dinosaur lover in your life. No matter their age, this beanie will fit them all. You can use either a solid color or variegated yarn to create the fair isle pattern. This pattern is a great introduction to fair isle crochet...