I love the look of fingerless gloves, and I love how perfect they are for keeping our hands warm in winter while knitting. (Because let’s face it—knitting in mittens is just about impossible!) Here are a few adorable fingerless glove, aka mitt, patterns to make before the weather gets cold. Lace Fingerless Gloves by Luciana […]
Author: Eliza
In Excelsis Deo Hat
This is my second finished gift hat, and I totally love it. I saw a similar stitch pattern on a washcloth on Pinterest, and I just had to use it. Theirs used slip stitches, but I kept mine to basic knit and purl. It’s really simple, but it’s so cozy and textured. It has a […]
Guest Interview: Evelyn & Peter
This is the second in our series of monthly guest interviews. I’m so excited for you to meet Rachel of Evelyn & Peter Crochet! Her designs are simple, fun, and cozy, and she has some awesome designs for summer crochet as well! And now, let’s talk about yarn! 1. When/how did you learn to crochet? […]
Herald Angels Hat
How early do you get started making Christmas gifts? Are you one of those super plan-ahead people like my friend, who started back in February? Or do you wait until November? August or September tend to be my ideal time—when school is starting and fall is arriving and winter’s approach is inevitable, that’s when it […]
5 Free Crochet Bag Patterns
I have a habit of accumulating bags. Purses, tote bags, you name it. (Not so much knitting project bags yet, although that needs to start.) Here are 5 free crochet bag patterns of all sorts for everyone else who loves bags, or who has a justifiable need for an amazing handmade tote. Because who doesn’t? […]
Easy Color Block Brioche Scarf
I won’t deny, brioche looks complicated. That’s why I chose a scarf as my first project—it’s straight, there’s no shaping, nothing complicated to mess around with, I could just learn the stitches and practice, practice, practice. I love the colors of the Caron Cakes, and how they change, making color blocks without me having to […]
Guest Interview: rhyFlower Knits
I’m so excited to begin a monthly guest interview feature! There are so many amazing designers in this creative space, and I can’t wait for you to meet them here on Squigglidinks and see some of their incredible patterns! This month I’m beginning with Melinda from rhyFlower Knits. Her knit designs are beautiful—check out her […]