With an alternating combination of garter and stockinette stitch, you'll be able to knit a gorgeous asymmetrical triangle scarf. It uses Loom (silk) and Kauni Effektgarn (wool) yarns to create an interesting self-striping textured scarf.

Grab just one skein of Blue Sky Extra yarn to knit this lace scarf pattern. It has an allover mesh lace pattern accented by a garter stitch border. Extra yarn in a luxurious blend of baby alpaca and fine merino provides the perfect backdrop for this must-knit project.

One skein crochet project! Wear this cowl around your neck our over the shoulders. It's a versatile piece and fun to crochet. Racing Cowl works up fast and features color-changing Universal Amplify yarn. Which color will you choose to crochet your cowl?

Easy one skein project! This quick knit scarf uses one skein of Uptown Bulky Amplify yarn and the colors change as you knit. Perfect for wrapping up for a sporting event, walk in the woods, or an afternoon of shopping. Make this scarf in just one evening!

Show your love for the Red, White, & Blue! This free pattern includes instructions to knit a hat and coordinating neck warmer. Both projects are easy to knit and work up fast with Universal Uptown Bulky Amplify yarn. Best of all, one skein makes both!

I've recently been asked to be a guest contributor for SixtyandMe.com, a lifestyle site for the Boomer generation. Every month, I'll be posting about knitting and crochet including general musings, tips, tricks and more. 

Hemp is a natural, renewable resource. It's also sturdy and mildew resistant making it the perfect yarn for some handy baskets. Use them in the bathroom, bedroom, or kitchen they'll hold up beautifully. This free pattern includes instructions to create two different designs - now, which colors will you choose for your baskets?

Try some fun new stitches while creating a useful finished project! These stitch sampler washcloths feature 5 interesting patterns all using Fibra Natura Java Yarn. Java is a 100% Hemp fiber which is naturally super absorbent and mildew resistant. Plus, each ball of Java yields 3 washcloths. 

I'm going to show you another version of the provisional cast-on. We'll be using an interchangeable cable. It's an easy provisional cast-on that works well with a medium to large number of cast-on stitches. It's called The Invisible Cast-On (aka: Provisional Wrap Cast-On or Open Loop Cast-On)

This method is neat & tidy, secures the stitches firmly, and makes finding and picking up the provisional stitches simple. 

Easy and quick knitting! Franklin is a ribbed scarf knitted with two strands of Berroco Cotolana yarn held together to create a marled look. Fringed ends add a fun pop of color.

One ball of Italian Sesia Bio Bimbo yarn is all you need to knit an adorable hat for baby! It's an easy to knit pattern with soft rolled brim. The fun is watching the colors change as you knit. The hardest part will be choosing a color!

Welcome baby with a special baby blanket. Sure to become an heirloom, this blanket is knitted with Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton yarn. It's knitted in stockinette stitch with a garter stitch border. A chart is provided to knit personalized letter in the center.