Project Ideas

In the spirit of the summer's biggest blockbusters ... here it is ... a roundup of knitting and crochet patterns, for both Barbie and Oppenheimer fans.

Today is the day to start making holiday gifts for those you love. We know how good it feels to have a yarn stash.  It feels even better to have a stash of knitted and crocheted hats, shawls, mittens and more on hand well before you need them.

by Meg Dedolph
Ten reasons you - yes you - should come learn to knit socks.

By Izzy Mages
There are few things as frustrating as having a beautiful skein of yarn that isn't quite enough for a shawl, or having a beautiful DK weight skein and your eye on a fingering weight pattern. That's where adjustable patterns come in. 

By Izzy Mages

With March around the corner, Chicagoland weather is going to get even more unpredictable than ever- luckily, there are tons of projects that are perfect for whatever season Chicago throws at you!

by Emily

In her book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, former First Day Michelle Obama shares how knitting helped her get through some of the early dark days of the Pandemic. We can relate!