School is now back in session, and summer is coming to an end. While this means cooler weather, it also sadly means the end to Crochet Summer. We always enjoy following your crochet adventures on Instagram throughout the summer, and taking the time ourselves to devote some creative time to a craft we don’t usually focus…
Tag: summer
Color Stories: Lavender Desert
With the high temperatures most of North America has been experiencing, it’s really hard to think about knitting and crocheting. But, since that is our passion, we are thinking about it! I have loose, breezy tops on the mind that are easy to work and easier to wear. I love this classic and simple top by…
Crochet Summer 2016: Instagram Round-Up!
We’re in the heat of Crochet Summer 2016, and we’ve been loving the attention everyone has been lavishing on our sister craft this summer. As knitters, first and foremost, Crochet Summer is our way of giving crochet her moment in the sun, if you will. We all (well, many of us) tend to knit a…
Color Stories: Grey Wolves
All of this pleasant Spring weather has me looking forward to summer knitting. I really want a nice, lightweight top knit out of lace weight yarn. I want it to be nice enough that I can wear it to work but could also be worn with a pair of cutoffs on the weekend. And I’m thinking it should…
KW Sweet Summer Sweater: Yarn Requirements
Now that you have some great ideas, and you’ve gone through the swatching process, you need to go get some yarn! OR, you’re already knitting away (as you should be – the contest ends in just two weeks!) and need to know how much more yarn to buy or how to calculate yardage for other…