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Wandering Child Wall Hanging — a Free Knitting Pattern

I like a little adventure as much as the next guy, but really, deep in my heart, I am just a homebody. I want to cozy up in my little knitting corner with some hot tea or coffee, throw on a little indie rock and be one with the crafting. I think that’s why IContinue reading “Wandering Child Wall Hanging — a Free Knitting Pattern”

The Stress Free March Pattern

Our little, baby Temperature Blanket seems to be growing up into a big one! I’m delighted to share the March design by Ellen of Crochet.By.Ellen. You can learn more about Ellen here on the blog! Please enjoy Ellen’s lovely stripe as we usher in those Spring temps! Materials: 160 yds High Temp Color Worsted 160Continue reading “The Stress Free March Pattern”

Meet the Designer: Ellen Bergmann

This month I am so pleased to announce that our designer is Ellen Bergmann. Ellen runs @crochet.by.ellen and is a designer, maker, mom and teacher. Ellen’s classic and romantic designs are some of my favorites! If you don’t follow Ellen on her channels, keep in touch with her here:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crochet.by.ellenWebsite: http://www.crochetbyellen.com Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/ellen-bergmannFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/Crochetbyellen/ NAME:Continue reading “Meet the Designer: Ellen Bergmann”

February Pattern

It’s finally here! Somehow, this short month of February seemed to drag on this year. Maybe it was just long in anticipation of this awesome pattern by Bri from HooknStein Learn some more about our Guest Designer by reading her feature HERE. Without further ado, let’s get started on the February Stripe! Materials: Two SkeinsContinue reading “February Pattern”

Meet the Designer: Bri Holdstein

This month, the talented designer who brings us our stripe is Briana Holdstein. You can find her on Instagram as @Hooknstein and on Facebook here. Learn a little more about her here: NAME: Briana Holdstein, but you can call me Bri! LOCATION: Auburn, Maine PLACES YOU’VE LIVED: Born, raised and reside in southern Maine TEMPERATUREContinue reading “Meet the Designer: Bri Holdstein”

It’s January 300th

Our first stripe is FINALLY here! Where I am from, in the Midwest, we can pretty well count on January temperatures being cold, sometimes with long stretches of below zero temperatures. So, you can imagine my surprise when January 2019 started off with unseasonably warm temperatures (up to the 60s some days) and then driftedContinue reading “It’s January 300th”

January: Meet the Designer

So, each month of the Temperature Blanket project, I plan to do a feature on each of the designers. It’s a little awkward that the first month’s designer is ME, but here goes nothing! My Little Family and I exactly a Year ago NAME: Theresa Denham (most call me Therese, in real life) LOCATION:Continue reading “January: Meet the Designer”

The Easy Silence Cabled Baby Beanie

I designed this simple, cabled hat when I decided to contribute to the American Heart Association’s Little Hats, Big Hearts campaign, which raises awareness for congenital heart defects. I’ve included both a preemie and newborn size for this simple cabled hat. I hope you can use this pattern to contribute to the cause! Note fromContinue reading “The Easy Silence Cabled Baby Beanie”

2019 Stress Free Temperature Blanket

There is something about a new year that makes me want to tackle ALL of the things. I want to be more organized, more efficient, more adventurous. There is something totally hypnotic about that feeling! But, I’ll be honest, half way through a Midwestern January, that feeling tends to fade a little bit. My intensityContinue reading “2019 Stress Free Temperature Blanket”