Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
Looking for the perfect seasonal knitting project? The Pumpkin Beanie Hat free pattern is just the thing to bring some handmade charm to your fall wardrobe. Whether you’re dressing up for Halloween, heading to a pumpkin patch, or simply want … Read More ...
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to stock up on yarn, KnitPicks has just dropped a deal that’s too good to miss. Their Halloween Yarn Sale is live now, with savings of up to 40% off on … Read More ...
If you’re after a quick Halloween knit that brings just the right amount of spook without overcomplicating your life, this Free Knitting Pattern for a Spooky Halloween Beanie is worth a look.
The pattern itself is simple enough for confident … Read More ...
With all that’s going on in the world right now, I am here for a little knitting related controversy, and luckily the universe delivered in the form of a SciShow episode from Hank Green about knitting and physics.
The very … Read More ...
With last week’s end to the de minimis rule for shipping in the United States, several European yarn brands have indicated they will pause shipping to the states until rules on exactly what and how tariff payments are to be … Read More ...
One great thing to knit when the weather is warm (or honestly any other time) is dishcloths and washcloths. They are fun and easy projects and a great way to play with new skills. Pretty washcloths make cleaning a tiny … Read More ...
Trending now — and for good reason!
Alright fellow knitters, if you’ve been scrolling through Instagram or Pinterest lately, you’ve probably spotted the Sabai Top popping up everywhere. And let me tell you — the hype is totally justified. This … Read More ...
Throughout the saga of the closing of Joann, I’ve been wondering what would happen to CreativeBug, the subscription-based online craft learning platform that Joann acquired in 2017.
Golden Peak Media has announced its acquisition of the company in a … Read More ...
Craft retailer Michaels has acquired the intellectual property and private label brands of now-defunct retailer Joann, according to a media release, and the Joann website now forwards to Michaels.
The releases states that Michaels will be developing the “beloved … Read More ...
You probably know by now if you’re a regular reader (and if you’re not, welcome!) that I love a knitting pattern that’s a little silly or a little different from the usual. Classic patterns are great, too, but sometimes you … Read More ...
Now that all the Joann stores have closed, a mysterious message has appeared on the company’s website:
… Read More ...For generations, Joann has been honored to be part of your creativity: your quilts, costumes, school projects, and handmade moments of love. It
One of the biggest worries I’ve seen from people with the in-progress closing of Joann craft stores is the loss of Big Twist yarn. Big Twist is a private label yarn that was sold exclusively at Joann (though you … Read More ...
A story has been circulating online about a woman who was asked to put away her knitting on a flight by a flight attendant who warned that you wouldn’t want to have knitting in your hands during an emergency on … Read More ...
News broke over the weekend that the auction of Joann’s assets revealed the winning bidder to be an LLC established by GA Group, which planned to liquidate and close all stores. The bankruptcy court had a hearing on the sale … Read More ...
Last month we told you about Joann filing for bankruptcy for a second time in less than a year with plans for a possible auction or sale to liquidator Gordon Brothers happening this month.
Today (Feb. 12, 2025) Joann filed … Read More ...