Doesn’t matter if you’re scary, pretty, old or young
Red Heart has something for everyone.
We have bats, witches, cats and more
halloween decorations from ceiling to floor.
No matter what your age, it’s nice to pretend,
you’re a ghost or a super hero, trick-or-treating in the wind.
Need a gift for an occasion with a last-minute invite? Starting your next project on vacation, but have some time you need filled before then? We have a collection of free crochet and knitting (and craft!) projects that can be finished quickly. Continue reading “15 Quick Projects to Crochet and Knit”
Seaming crochet simply means joining two or more pieces of crochet fabric together. This is frequently done when a project, such as a crochet blanket, is made in motifs; you seam together all of the motifs to create the finished project. Crochet seaming is also important when making crochet clothing (and some accessories), where you create portions of the item (such as the sleeves) separately and then join them (to the body of a shirt, for example). Continue reading “Methods for Seaming Crochet”
The Red Heart® team is excited to introduce you to the newest extension of the Red Heart Soft® family, Soft Essentials™. This chunky weight yarn is made with the same premium acrylic you already love, and its heavier weight means you can knit and crochet faster! Continue reading “Introducing Red Heart® Soft Essentials™”
by Donna Stinson
This blog is for those of us who are not last minute Christmas shoppers and for those who wish they were not. Make your list, check it twice and get your hooks and needles ready. Below I have found a dozen knit and crochet throws to help get you started. Some have a holiday theme and others will make beautiful, handmade gifts. Who says the holidays have to be stressful? Continue reading “Donna’s Dozen Christmas in July Throws”
Here’s a project that is very basic and easy and you don’t have to wait for the cooler weather to enjoy using what you have created! These Freezer Pop Cozies are easy enough that even beginners can complete them with your help. And with the promise of being able to use their creation and enjoy a freezer pop without cold hands, they will be totally inspired to finish the project.
Continue reading “Chill Out Cozies for Freezer Pops! Super Simple to Knit or Crochet”
It won’t take you long to crochet and knit these dishcloths. Since they only take a couple of hours each, you can make an entire set in a week — perfect for a last-minute housewarming gift!
Stitches Midwest 2017 is less than a month away! If you haven’t already, make sure you check out Marly’s classes so you can sign up for the ones you want to take.
Wall hangings are an easy DIY project! They’re quick to do, and craft versions don’t require any knitting or crochet knowledge. Below are some of our favorite free patterns to decorate your walls.
It’s almost summer in the Northern Hemisphere, which means that families are about to start taking vacations! Whether you’re going for a week away to a remote area, or just a day trip to the nearest city, we’ve got you covered with a variety of crochet and knit projects.
We chose projects that are easier to pick up and put down as you travel, with few color changes and with pieces that are easy to carry with you. Also, we’ve put down some estimates for times these projects take. These are just estimates and the actual time will vary based on your experience, how distracted you are, and so on.
Continue reading “Plan Your Vacation Patterns to Knit & Crochet”