Lace Shawls From Doris Chan

You all know I love shawls, I love lace, and I love everything girly. Of course, when I saw Amazing Crochet Lace from one of the best designers, so I heard, I had to try it! 

First, I want to say the patterns inside were all totally stunning, there is no denying that. That said, I made two and both of them where so riddled with error I had to use the charts to figure out what was going on. I am a total novice at reading charts so it made it super hard and took all of the fun out of it. Unless you read charts, or are a great crocheter that can look at something and figure it out, I would say stay away from this book.

The first one I did was off the cover, I used Caron Eco and it took almost three skeins. I really loved the way it turned out. I gave this one as a gift but now that I have my pattern correction notes, I might make one for myself. 

Up next, I wanted to do a pineapple one because I had heard they were challenging and I wanted to test my skills. I think it was challenging because the pattern was a hot mess and not because of the pineapples. Either way, I love the shawl and will be making more pineapple patterns very soon. 

While the end result is lovely, I must say buyer beware on the book as it is full of errors. I wish I had read the reviews on Amazon before getting the book myself.  

Shawls!

Yep, more shawls. I love shawls and these won't be the last shawls you see me make either!! 

This first is one called the road trip scarf which is easy enough to make into a shawl you just keep going with the pattern, which you can easily find for free if you google it. I edged it with some sparkly special yarn to give it am extra fun touch.

This shawl was from a chart in Russian so it may not even be right since my chart reading skills are less than ... well lets just say it was all guesswork. I think it came out awesome though and it was my favorite shawl this past Fall. 

The shawl below is a reading shawl I found in a library book and made for my dearest friend. Every time she wears it she gets asked requests to make it! I love that she loves it and so does every one who sees it. 

More Hats For the Kids!

Making and sending hats is so much fun! There is just no end to how creative you can be!! 

In the next care package there were three...

The one for My daughter was a lot of fun and made in three parts. First the hat, and then the horns which are stuffed to stand up better and last the beard which took as long and even more yarn than the hat did. 
  

Next, was a fun little monkey for my grandson. It actually has a stuffed nose to give it great dimension.

And last .. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea??? LOL I had so much fun with this one and use several patterns to get the complete look I wanted... bonus it is actually square. 

Crochet Refresher by Sharon Silverman

One thing I hear a lot when I am out and about with my crochet is that someone used to crochet and would love to start again. I understand because when I put it down, sometimes longer than I like, I need a little refresher myself. If you find yourself in need of some projects that will help you find your love for crochet again, and brush up your skills, look no further than Crochet Refresher by Sharon Silverman.

The best part for me is that this isn't just a stitch guide. While it has instructions for the stitches, it is more than that. In addition to providing you with the basic instructions for the stitches that are used throughout the guide, you will find a few more complicated stitch refreshers and techniques. While you are brushing up you are making projects for babies, and you know we as crocheters are always making baby things. These projects are just adorable! I mean seriously adorable. 

The projects start out very basic with a washcloth that uses very easy stitches. I like that the most basic is a small project because I like to progress quickly. Plus, washcloths are so useful and make great gifts to stuff in baby shower gift baskets. I can honestly say that, so far, every time I learn a new stitch or technique I start with either a washcloth or a scarf. 

You will also find several blankets that are just adorable and look way more complicated than they are. And did you see the hat? I included a picture of the most adorable hat! I will need to make several of these for the holidays. All of these patterns are clearly written and easy to follow but if you struggle, you will find that there are video resources to help you along.

Take some time to browse Leisure Arts' great selection and make sure you also connect with Leisure Arts on Facebook and Twitter so that you never miss a special or new pattern! Also, if you sign up for their knitting or crochet newsletters, you get a free pattern on Fridays!

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Trendz Afgahn Hooks from Knitters pride

Hello crafters! I hope you have been up to something creative and beautiful. You may recall me telling you about the Trendz knitting needles set a little while back, which was fabulous, or perhaps the double ended crochet hooks, also fabulous. Since you know how I feel about the materials used in Trendz, it should come as no surprise that when I needed afghan hooks I wanted Trendz.


As with the other hooks, the Trendz Afghan Hooks are designed by crafters, so they know what we are looking for in a hook. They feel good in your hand and actually seem to warm up as you use them. They give a little grab on the yarn which is wonderful for slippy yarns, which I always struggle with, or tricky stitches. They do have a little flexibility as well, which I find that I love.

The tips slip easily into my stitches and don't catch, split or snag any of the yarns I use. Since they are afghan hooks, you will notice they have a metal bottom that looks different to a traditional hook and that is so you can attach cords to hold on more stitches if you are working on a large Tunisian project.

They are available in sizes five to twelve millimeter, which is great because I do love to work with chunky yarns. I so enjoyed making the reflective scarf for my sister that as soon as these hooks arrived, I started one for myself done in HDC in the back loops to give that awesome ridged look.

You can find details about these and their other great products offered by Knitter's Pride on their website and stay in touch with them on Facebook as well. 

Disclosure: I may receive products in exchange for an honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I personally believe will be good for my readers. 

Learn to Knook Value Pack from Leisure Arts

I'd like to chat with my crocheters today. Perhaps, like me, you have looked at the dense knitted fabrics and thought, "Wow, I wish I could do that". I can knit, but I have made no secret that my knitting often takes forever and way too often ends ups getting pulled out in frustration. 

What if I told you there is a really fun and easy way to get the same look with a crochet hook? The Knook will have you making beautiful, knitted looking fabrics in no time. I found my Knook at Leisure Arts where I purchased the Learn to Knook Value Pack. 

Included in the value pack is the Expanded Beginner Set which uses light, medium, and bulky weight yarns to make small, medium, and large projects, including full-size afghans, which you know are my favorite. The set has five bamboo Knooks in sizes E-3.5 mm, G-4.0 mm, H-5.0 mm, I-5.5 mm, and J-6.0 mm; 5 cords in two 36" lengths, two 72", and one 120"; 3 cord clips; 3 yarn needles; and a complete how-to book with 24 pages of step-by-step beginner instructions for both right- and left-handed users.

The book also includes three easy projects--a cowl, baby blanket, and lap robe. You will find that the pictures are wonderfully illustrative and if you need more guidance, there are free how-to videos and more patterns at www.LeisureArts.com. 

Also included, was the Learn to Knook book which is a guidebook that gives you more instructions, as well as projects to get you started. It has instructions that will increase on what you learned in the booklet that came with the set so that you can learn how to do decreases and increases, finish seams, change colors, make cables, knit in the round, and more.

These feel like my regular bamboo hook except these crochet hooks have a hole in one end for a cord to hold your stitches as you create true knitted fabric. Once you get down the basics, you will be pretty amazed at how easy it is to do. I liked the feel of the hooks and found they glide easy with the yarns I used. 

Have you tried Knooking? I'd love to hear about what you have made. If you haven't yet, you will find it on a fifty percent sale right now, so it is the perfect time to learn how to use this cool tool!

Take some time to browse Leisure Arts' great selection and make sure you also connect with Leisure Arts on Facebook and Twitter so that you never miss a special or new pattern! Also, if you sign up for their knitting or crochet newsletters, you get a free pattern on Fridays!

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Easyloop Fauxchet Available at Leisure Arts

I have a multi-use tool for all my fiber artists. Maybe you are a knitter who struggles with the hook or a hooker who wants a denser knitted look to their fabrics. In either case, the Fauxchet that I picked up from Leisure Arts can help. I am always game when it comes to new ways to play with yarn, so I was pretty excited to get to try one. 

In addition to giving a denser looking fabric that is a cross between knit and crochet, you can also use the tool to do beading, seaming, edging, or to do top & loop stitching. It can also be used on canvas projects including those cool canvas rug designs. The tool itself is very lightweight plastic with three metal tips that look like the eye end of a needle. The eyes are pretty large and easy to thread as it is designed to be used with worsted or bulky weight yarns. 

I took the Easyloop tool with me on a short road trip to past time; as you know I don't travel well. I practiced the chain stitch, which my crocheters know is very important to master before moving on. At first, I definitely struggled with consistency but by the end of my trip I had a nice chain and I feel like I am ready to move on to learning stitches.   

With the tool came a little booklet that had two patterns for easy scarves using the basic tools and also a link to the website where you can find useful videos as well as free PDF. You can also find more resources on the Leisure Arts website as well.

Are you ready to learn a new way to do yarn crafts? If so, I think you will find the Easyloop Fauxchet is the most versatile tool available. I love how many different things you an do with it! Head over and take some time to browse Leisure Arts' great selection and make sure you also connect with Leisure Arts on Facebook and Twitter so that you never miss a special or new pattern! Also, if you sign up for their knitting or crochet newsletters, you get a free pattern on Fridays!

Disclosure: I may receive products in exchange for an honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I personally believe will be good for my readers.

Trendz Doubled Ended Crochet Hooks from Knitter's Pride

Since I started crocheting I can count the days on one hand that I have not actually crocheted something. It is just something that I love deeply. What I really love is that there is so much to learn as far as crochet styles and techniques that I am also still learning new things.

I recently spotted some work done with a double ended hook and it made my heart so happy to see the awesome reversible work that looked unique on both sides. So, of course, I needed to get some hooks and start learning right away.

Now you know I have raved about so many of the fabulous tools from Knitter's Pride, so that was where I looked first and, of course, I found exactly what I was looking for in the Trendz Double Ended Crochet Hooks.

 I kid you not, the first day these arrived, my sister came by and asked me if I could make her something pretty, pink and bright so she could be seen easily. She is a truck driver and spends a lot of time in dark loading docks. So I grabbed my reflective yarns and my new hooks! Take a look at the awesome fabric I was able to create using the most basic of stitches. It is totally different on the other side as you can see and perfect for getting noticed in the dark.

Instantly, I loved the feel of these in my hands. They seem to actually warm up as I use them which is nice and makes it so I can crochet longer without needing a rest. 

Also, since these are acrylic, they are so much better at grabbing on slippy yarns and, as you may know, that makes for faster stitching over all. It also helps with hand fatigue that they are very light and even have some flexibility to them. I seriously could work with these all day with no hand aches. 

All of the wonderful elements I mentioned are probably a part of the design because they were designed by crocheters, and a crocheter knows what a crocheter needs. They come in sizes US H (5.0mm) to 12.0mm - I just love the chunky sizes!   

You can find details about these and their other great products offered by Knitter's Pride on their website and stay in touch with them on Facebook as well. 

Disclosure: I may receive products in exchange for an honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I personally believe will be good for my readers. 

Ultimate Tunisian Crochet Value Pack from Leisure Arts

Hello crafty crochet cats! I have something super special to share with you today. I have been eyeing some lovely Tunisian crochet projects lately. Sadly, I hadn't been able to start them because my Tunisian is a bit rusty. In fact, I have only made one very small project and it was way back when I first learned to crochet. So I didn't even remember how to do the basic Tunisian stitches. Now, that is problem because you know I am never drawn to basic patterns, so not only do I need a refresher, I need a crash course in how to be awesome at Tunisian.    

My favorite resource for patterns and pattern books has a wonderful bundle, Ultimate Tunisian Crochet Value Pack, that includes six of their bestselling Tunisian books. By the time I studied the concepts in these books, I was ready for any Tunisian project... maybe even ready to design my own. 

Included are:

Ultimate Beginners Guide to Tunisian Crochet

This was the logical one for me to start with, since, essentially, I have no skill set with this technique. "Award-winning teacher, Kim Guzman, walks you through the basics and takes you through each step with clear photos and friendly instructions. Nine fresh projects for you to explore will help you develop the skills you need... Projects include Stockinette Scarf and Hat, Seed Stitch Ruana, Drop Stitch Cowl, Diagonal Hearts Crib Cover, Felted Duffel, Cabled Mitts, Hoodie Vest, and Mitered Vest."

Practice Practice!

I have always admired, and made many of, Kim Guzman's patterns. She is very clear and easy to follow. Plus, she designs some really breathtaking things. I spent a lot of time reading and practicing and re-reading the opening part because all of the basic stitches are very well explained as are some extra things you will need to know. This will be my go to resource until I commit things to memory - which can take awhile with my memory. 


TUNISIAN DISHCLOTHS

This is a fabulous way to learn new stitch patterns and the end of your practice leaves you with a usable item which are great for quick gifts. There are 16 designs with step-by-step instructions, close-up photos of stitch details, and online technique videos! 

The dishcloths, designed by Becky Stevens and made using cotton medium weight yarn, are Easy Peasy, Basket Weave, Crossed Stitch, Open Boxes, Lacework, Double Stitch Stripes, Extended Stitch, Double Stitch, Mesh, Diagonal Duo, Americana, Wavy Wonder, Bright Wipes, Lattice, Brocade, and Snowflakes.


TUNISIAN CROCHET STITCH GUIDE

This is a great resource with 61 pattern stitches to add texture and beauty to your Tunisian Crochet projects. Plus, a complete scarf pattern is included to show how to incorporate the pattern stitches in your fashion accessories, afghans, and other projects. At the start there are stitches that are the building blocks of Tunisian Crochet stitch patterns. I spent a lot of time practicing these.  After you have those mastered, you will find more complex and really stunning stitches to play with. I am so excited about the design possibilities. 

SHORT ROW TUNISIAN FASHION

Now that you have mastered the basics you are ready for something more interesting. Each project in this book from Kim Guzman is actually made with a series of small fabric segments that are quick to complete. To help you get a good grasp on how to do short row projects, you will find several great projects including a fun scarf and beret, a beanie, a lacy wrap, a feminine cardigan, and a romantic two-piece cape. I need that cape in my life... time to go yarn shopping I think. 

TUNISIAN SHAWLS

You know I love shawls, they are my weakness, I never have less than two in my UFO stack. This great book has shawls using yarns from fine weight to bulky. There are eight diverse wraps in Tunisian Shawls will take you through the seasons in style and comfort. Designer Sharon H. Silverman says the variety of shapes and styles make shawls the perfect opportunity for crocheters to master Tunisian techniques while creating beautiful fashions. Designs include Autumn Embrace, Cables and Heart, Expanding Vees, Hot Pink Lace, Silver Shimmer, Popover Wedges, Red Hot Wrap, and Fair Isle Winter Capelet.

You have to start somewhere! 

I instantly started one and will let you know how it progresses... my skills are yelling at me to pick an easier one so cross your fingers. Thankfully, the instructions are well written and there is video help available. 


TUNISIAN CROCHET BABY BLANKETS

Tunisian Crochet Baby Blankets has eight original designs in contemporary colors by Sharon H. Silverman. Whether you’re looking for classic cables, ripples, stripes, bobbles, or basket weave blocks, you’ll find projects to suit your taste and become heirlooms for that special baby. In addition to having good instructions and photographs, there are free online technique videos are also available.

I really like that they are organized from Easy to Intermediate-Plus, the designs included are: Basket Weave Blocks, Purple Garden, Frosted Stitch Stripes, Color Waves, Bubbling Bobbles, Telegram, Cables and Honeycomb, and Bright Strands. Once I finish my shawl, I will start one of these too. 

I felt like I needed to have a play with the things I learned from this value bundle of books and so I made this awesome little project bag tote. That is a lot of Tunisian SS... which you will learn to do in the first book. Now I feel ready for the more complex projects I told you about in the other books! 

Not bad for a beginner! 

Have you made anything using the Tunisian techniques? I sure would love to hear about it. 


Take some time to browse Leisure Arts' great selection and make sure you also connect with Leisure Arts on Facebook and Twitter so that you never miss a special or new pattern! Also, if you sign up for their knitting or crochet newsletters, you get a free pattern on Fridays!

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Free Infinate Twilight Hat and Cowl Set Pattern

Imagine how happy I was to see Red Heart had some new yarns in their Boutique line! I just love that line.. the whole thing. Infinity is a bulky #5 and Twilight is a super bulky #6 both are blends of acrylic, polyester, and nylon, with Infinity also having some wool and Twilight having metallic. You can find out more about these yarns and all the great yarns they carry on the Red Heart website- plus there are great free patterns as well.

They were both a joy to work with and the projects worked up fast. I was able to make both pieces of the set below with one ball of each, two balls total.  

To make the set I used:
Red Heart Boutique Twilight in the shade Romantic (this is my new favorite yarn ever EVER)
Red Heart Boutique Infinity in the shade Enchanted 
L 8mm Hook
P 11.5mm Hook

Textured Hat:

Hook L 8mm
Using Infinity yarn
Start with a Magic Circle

NOTE 1-6 are worked in the round without joining

R1 10 HDC in MC (10)
R2 2HDC in each (20)
R3 *HDC in next, 2HDCin next* repeat around (30)
R4 *HDC in next 2, 2HDC in next* repeat around (40)
R5 *DC in next 3, 2DC in next* repeat around (50)
R6 BPSC in each (50)
R7 2DC Cluster CH1 in every other stitch join with SLST (25 clusters) 
R8 Ch1 SC in same stitch, *2SC in CH1, SC in cluster* repeat around join with SLST (75SC)
R9 CH 1 3DC Cluster using BP of the next three SC, CH1, repeat around Join with SLST (25 clusters )
For help with how to work in the third loop please see this wonderful tutorial. http://www.mooglyblog.com/third-loop-half-double-crochet/
R10 CH1 HDC in same. HDC in every cluster and CH1  join with SLST in the third loop (50)
R11 CH1 DC in third loop of next stitch, working over last DC, DC in third loop of previous stitch (the one you joined in) *SK ST DC in third loop of next stitch, working over last DC, DC in third loop of skipped stitch* repeat to end. Join with SLST (50DC)
R12 CH1 BPDC is same ST, BPDC in every ST join with SLST(50BPDC)
R13 CH1 SC in same ST, *SK ST, SC, CH1* repeat (25 SC)
R14 SL into CH1 space, CH1 SC in that space, CH 1 *SC in next CH1 space, CH1*. Repeat around. Join with SLST
R15 SLST in next 9 stitches counting both CH1 and SC stitches. The next space should be a SC, HDC in that stitch and the next 30 stitches counting both CH1 and SC stitches (31 HDC)
R16 CH1 TURN DC in each HDC (31DC)
R17 CH1 Turn HDC in each (31HDC) 

Join Twilight Yarn anywhere and make a SC boarder row all the way around

Cut 6 strips of Twilight yarn I made mine 60 inches
Use three strips on each side. In the corner of the flap on each side string in the three strips and pull them through until they are even. Tie , you will now have 6 strands on each side (3 folded in half) braid loosely and tie the ends. 

Faux Knit Cowl

Hook P 11.5mm
Using infinity yarn
CH50 join in back hump of first with SLST
R1 CH1 HDC in same stitch and in the back hump of each chain (50HDC) DO NOT JOIN OR TURN
R2 HDC across using the third loops only. (50HDC) 
Repeat R2 until desired width.  I worked it until I had 5 ridges

Switch to Hook L 9mm and Infinity yarn 

Bottom: R1 Join in first HDC.. SC in all (50SC)
R2 CH1 SC in same ST, HDC in next, 3DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, *SC in next, HDC in next, 3DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next* repeat around Fasten off

Top:
R1 Join in first HDC.. SC in all (50SC)
R2 CH1 SC in same stitch CH1, SK ST, *SC, CH1, SK ST* repeat around. 
R3 SL into CH1, CH1 *2SC in CH1, SK SC* Repeat    
R4 repeat R2
R5 repeat R3 

Beginners Guide To Crocodile Stitch from Leisure Arts

Hello crafters!! I hope my crocheters are here because it's time to learn a new stitch. I have been itching to learn the crocodile stitch because I just love making textured things and it has to be the most unique textured stitch I have seen. Frankly, I have been a little intimidated by it and even put off projects because they had it in them. 

As you know I love Leisure Arts so I went there first and found Beginners Guide To Crocodile Stitch. As with all of their titles I have tried, it was just what I needed to be well on my way to mastering this challenging stitch. In this book you will find several patterns that incorporate the crocodile in lovely functioning wearables and even an adorable square.

As I said, I was totally new to this stitch but a long time admirer and I was so thrilled to see so many patterns that I loved, I plan to make every single one and that is so rare to find a book where you love all the patterns. I am enamored with this stitch and so excited that I can confidently do it now. How adorable is the square to the right?? Too cute ... I know! I am thinking afghan border squares!

In addition to clear instructions and pictures, there are also online tutorials which I made use of to figure this out and once you get the hang of it, it actually becomes rather easy. It has the projects set up in a way that you start from the easiest to the hardest and learn along the way. 

When you get ready to learn this lovely, textured stitch I recommend this fabulous book to get you started and keep you going with it's eight lovely projects. Just have a look at my lovely scales!!

Take some time to browse Leisure Arts' great selection and make sure you also connect with Leisure Arts on Facebook and Twitter so that you never miss a special or new pattern! Also, if you sign up for their knitting or crochet newsletters, you get a free pattern on Fridays!

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Panel By Panel Afghans from Leisure Arts

Where are all the crocheters this week? I hope you are working on something creative, with some lovely, squishy yarns. I have a few things I am working on but in the back of my head I keep coming back to wanting to do something in the Aran style. I love texture in my crochet and also love making something that is one of a kind. I found a great resource to help me with both from Leisure Arts. 

Panel By Panel Afghans from Leisure Arts has 44 panels from Becky Stevens that you can mix and match to make your own one of a kind creation. The book is arranged from beginner to harder panels, which makes it easy to find something that is within your skill set. The fisherman panels really stole my heart, every single one of them. The hardest part for me will be deciding on which ones to use first. 


There is also a Tunisian section, which is something I need practice with that is also set up from easy to harder. I had no idea you could make sure beautiful textured stitched with Tunisian! I've already learned something before I even pulled out a hook. Twenty panels of beautiful Tunisian stitches for me to learn - I do so love to learn something new!

The last part has afghan design ideas, in case you need some inspiration for how to put the panels together, that also range in skill level starting at easy. All of the panel instructions are easy to follow and have explanations that are well written for any challenging stitches.

Have you ever made a panel afghan? What textures did you use?

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Rippling Effects from Leisure Arts

If there is any one style afghan that I often daydream about making but still haven't found that perfect pattern it is the ripple. So many of my crochet friends rave about how easy the ripple is but there is always something that seems to catch my interest and distract me, thus, no ripple for me. 

What I need is the perfect ripple, one that I can't be distracted from. I found that perfect pattern in Rippling Effects from Leisure Arts. In fact, with the patterns I have added more than one to my hook it up list. In this book there are very unique patterns, with texture and looks that go beyond basic ripples. 

It took me a while to settle on the one to start with, but in the end, it was the interesting texture of the Rustic Ripple that won out. Ripples are the perfect easy afghan for beginners and are a relaxing project for more advanced crocheters. Some of these patterns are simply a row or two row repeat, which would make them the perfect carry along project because after a few rows the pattern would be committed to memory and even if you wanted to write it down it would be easy to do.

All of these patterns are easy to follow and there are even general instructions in case you need a refresher or help with some of the ideas that might be new to a newer crafter.

Have you made a ripple pattern before? What was it that drew you to that pattern?

Take some time to browse Leisure Arts' great selection and make sure you also connect with Leisure Arts on Facebook and Twitter so that you never miss a special or new pattern! Also, if you sign up for their knitting or crochet newsletters, you get a free pattern on Fridays!

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Circular Baby Afghans from Leisure Arts

I have really been in love with circular designs as of late. I have been blowing up doilies and making circular motifs, as well as looking for a pattern for a circular baby blanket for a shower gift. I know you already guessed where I went shopping for the patterns… Leisure Arts!

As usual, I found exactly what I was looking for. In Circular Baby Afghans, I found the perfect pattern plus four more! The five designs by Rebecca Leigh include Ripples of Joy; Morning, Glory!; Spring Surprise; Oops-A-Daisy!; and Purely Delightful. I am totally making the one shown on the back cover, which is Ripples of Joy, it has a stunning textured ripple effect, and I think I may even go with that exact color palette too. Aren't they such pretty pinks?

What’s really great is even though these have that complicated doily look to them, they are all easy patterns! The instructions are well written and easy to follow. Plus, there are extra instructions in the back for any stitches that you might need help with, with pictures as well. I also noticed there is a second installment to this book that I will have to get my hands on called More Circular Baby Afghans.

Have you made any circular blankets? I would love to hear about them.

Take some time to browse Leisure Arts' great selection and make sure you also connect with Leisure Arts on Facebook and Twitter so that you never miss a special or new pattern! Also, if you sign up for their knitting or crochet newsletters, you get a free pattern on Fridays!

Disclosure: I may receive products in exchange for an honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I personally believe will be good for my readers.