It’s back to school time and Red Heart has 10 great free patterns that you can make for your family all for under $25! Choose from clothing, toys, room décor and more. Start your student’s school year off right with a fun project that is unique just for them. Continue reading “Back to School – 10 great designs for under $25”
I have them, you have them …. They are everywhere! Every few months I go through my craft room, piecing together those projects I started with good intentions of finishing, but never quite made it. I diligently work at getting them completed, vowing to never let that happen again. I start a project, then I find another and another and … well, you know how that ends up. Guess what … it keeps happening and here I am again going through all my Unfinished Objects again! I have a room full of items at various stages of completeness. I work at a job that allows me to knit and crochet. I have yarn and all the fun tools and accessories around me most every day. I see a new yarn or a new pattern and can’t wait to get started… I’m doomed! Continue reading “Can We Talk UFOs?”
Who doesn’t love spotting celebrities in knit and crocheted items; what great inspiration! Everyone on the Red Heart team was thrilled to see Kate Middleton sporting that cute knit shawl while grocery shopping. Inspired, we designed a similar pattern to share with you! Make your own Kate’s Shawl with our free pattern. Continue reading “Kate’s Shawl”
Gnorbert has been busy traveling and meeting fascinating people. Recently he made a visit to the photo shoot for the Special Olympics athletes to help them kick off the scarf making for the 2012 games. He decided to hop into a picture with his new friends. Continue reading “The Adventures of Gnorbert the Gnome with the Red Heart Family at a Photo Shoot”
The Double Stitch Twins, Erika & Monika Simmons, have been busy working on new designs for Red Heart. They have a new pattern booklet called Fashion Forward with 10 crochet designs that we know you will love. Below are more fashion forward free patterns that are quick projects sure to add style to your wardrobe! Continue reading “The Latest Pattern Designs by the Double Stitch Twins”
Join us for Knit Along Wednesday! We are working on the Simple Spring Swing Cardigan. There is still time to join us … this sweater is great for summer also. We haven’t set a deadline on completing the sweater, so just pick up your needles, grab the yarn and get started on your cardigan. Work at your own pace. I’ve completed the one I was working on, but this is such a simple and practical cardigan … I’m making another. This time I’m going to change it up a little by using a couple different colors. I’ll show you pics as it develops. Continue reading “Knit Along Spring Swing Cardigan Week 4”
A little R & R is good for everyone, including Gnorbert, but now his 
vacation has come to an end and he is off on another adventure. I can’t wait to hear about this one … he’s visiting with the employees that work at our Mill in Albany, GA. Continue reading “The Adventures of Gnorbert the Gnome with the Red Heart Family in Georgia”
It’s Knit Along Wednesday! How is everyone doing on their Simple Spring Swing Cardigan? Some of you might have the three main pieces completed. If you do, you’ll be ready to sew the pieces together, add the sleeves and front bands. I had to put mine aside for a few days, so I’m working on the right front today. Just keep working at your own pace. It’s going to be another week before I can get mine finished. Continue reading “Knit Along Spring Swing Cardigan Week 3”
We love our Red Heart gnome, Gnorbert. It’s been fun to take him places and spread our Red Heart love with others. Like all of us, we need a vacation periodically to recharge and so does Gnorbert. He’s been so busy on his adventures with the Red Heart family over the past few months; he’s taking a short vacation at my house, re-energizing and relaxing in my garden. Continue reading “The Adventures of Gnorbert the Gnome with the Red Heart Family”
It’s Wednesday! I’m still using the middle of the week to chill and spend some time stitching on things I want. We started our Knit Along, Simple Spring Swing Cardigan, last Wednesday. Some of you might have the back completed already. I do, but don’t worry if you haven’t, just work at your own pace. Continue reading “Knit Along Spring Swing Cardigan Week 2”