Inside: Learn to knit the cozy Herringbone Cowl with my free pattern and tutorial videos for right and left handed knitters. Get cozy with the Herringbone Cowl.  This chunky knit cowl is guaranteed to keep off the winter chill. This pattern uses the vertical herringbone stitch to create the classic design. I’ve taught the herringbone …

Inside: Learn to make a potholder using the diamond buffalo weaving design. Includes row instructions, link to weaving chart and tutorial videos. The diamond buffalo weaving design has a pattern of alternating colored diamonds on a checkered background.  This easy potholder pattern is reversible and makes a great gift. Unlike most of my potholder patterns, …

Inside: Free potholder weaving pattern, Basketweave Steps, makes a reversible zig zag design. Includes written instructions, link to weaving chart and tutorial videos. The Basketweave Steps Potholder creates a fun diagonal zig zag design. This easy loom weaving pattern uses 18 pegs and is fully reversible.  This one would look great as part of a …

Inside: Free pattern for the crochet Pie Carrier including written instructions and videos. This handy thermal tote fits a pie plate or casserole dish. The crochet Pie/Casserole Carrier is a must for your next outing!  This handy cotton tote fits a large pie plate or casserole dish and the attached handle slides through the rings …

Inside: Free patern for the loom knit Rope Cable Cowl including written instructions and tutorial videos. This design has 3 rope cables betwen columns of ribbing. Keep off the chill with the Rope Cable Cowl!  This beautiful loom knit pattern uses a simple cable close together to create the traditional twisted rope design.    Pattern includes …

Inside: Free pattern for the needle knit Ropw Cable Cowl. Includes written instructions and tutorial videos for right and left handed knitters. Welcome to fall! Fall means fresh apples, pumpkin spice lattes and cozy cowls. I’m looking forward to cooler temps so I can show off the cables on my latest knit project. The needle …

Inside: Learn to crochet the Classic Thick Potholder with this free pattern and video tutorial. This double layer potholder is an easy beginner project. We all have some old standby’s that we learned years ago. For knitting, it is Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth. For crochet, I think this one is one of the classics! This Classic …

Inside: Learn how to crochet the thermal stitch with my Easy Thermal Potholder pattern. Includes written instructions and tutorial videos for both right and left handers. When you want an extra thick, extra dense stitch, you need to learn to crochet the thermal stitch! It is a double thick single crochet stitch that is strong …

Inside: Free loom woven Twill Step Diamond Potholder pattern with written instructions, link to weaving chart and fully-captioned tutorial videos. The Twill Step Diamond Potholder creates a unique shape that radiates out from the center.  This easy loom weaving pattern is reversible and makes a great gift. You can use either 18 or 19 pegs …

Inside: Free needle knit Pie Carrier pattern with detailed written instructions and links to fully-captioned tutorial videos. The needle knit Pie Carrier is a must for your next picnic!  This handy cotton tote fits a large pie plate or casserole dish and the attached handle slides through the rings at the corners to close.  It …