Knit and Crochet for Valentine’s Day
In honor of Valentine’s this year I’ve drawn a simple heart chart to inspire your next knit or crochet project. The panel can be a wash cloth, the start of a potholder/hot pad, or even a block for a blanket. I saved the chart as a PDF file you can download and print. For our knitters out there, the edges are 5 rows/stitches in garter stitch (knit both sides). This not only adds a nice frame to … Read entire article »
Filed under: A couple of hours, All Crafts, Beginner, Knit and Crochet, Needlework
Vanna’s Choice Knitting and Crochet Contest
Don’t put away your needles and hooks yet. There’s still time to enter the second annual Vanna’s Choice Knitting and Crochet contest, sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn and Michael’s craft stores. The deadline is Feb 1, and since the first round accepts electronic entries (which consist of a photograph of your finished project), you can enter right up to the last day. You can also enter multiple times, so if you make more than one … Read entire article »
Filed under: Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate, Knit and Crochet
New Year Craft Resolutions
It’s a new year and for me that means trying something new. Lately I’ve found myself practicing more knitting than crochet, but that’s probably because I’ve been crocheting for 35 years and only recently taught myself to knit (after several false starts over the years), so right now knitting feels new and exciting. I’m eager to try knew things and stretch myself, see what else I can learn. This year I’m going to try a new … Read entire article »
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Welcome to Knit and Crochet!
Welcome to the Knit and Crochet section of Creative Mind and Hands. We’re looking forward to sharing our love of these crafts with you. Craft enthusiasts, Catherine Chant and Katelyn Kelley have been crocheting for over 30 years and it’s been their number one craft for as long as they can remember. In recent years, they taught themselves to knit and have come to enjoy it as much as crochet. Together we’ll explore these two … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Crafts, Knit and Crochet
