It’s that time of year where fiber artists make the mad rush to finish off handmade gifts for family and friends, and even to those less fortunate. Where does the time go and how do we get everything finished in time to mail off the packages? Lets start by making a list of what we …
Scarf that is Light and Lacy, the knit pattern is a breeze to make
A scarf is a great accessory to add to your outfits. The Light and Lacey knit scarf is one you will want to try. This pattern will get you started on many projects for the cooler months ahead. The scarf is knit with larger than recommended needles to create open, airy stitches. With a 1 …
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Giving Thanks To YOU with a Free Pattern
The holidays are fast approaching, Thanksgiving is 3 weeks away, and YarnKat is 1 year old. I am thankful for your support of my blog and website. In order to show my thanks I am giving you a FREE CROCHET PATTERN that can be made in 1 day or 2 days. This pattern is a …
Caron Cakes Cherry Chip Review
Now that I have to take the time to rest my hands, I will be reviewing more products. Next up is Caron Cakes Yarn. I chose Cherry Chip, a nice color combination of various shades of pinks. Caron Cakes is quite generous in their “cake:” 7.1oz/200g, 383 yards of 80% Acrylic, 20% wool yarn. Recommended …
The Clover Pom Pom Maker Product Review
R & R continues, so today I am reviewing a product that I absolutely love. It is the CLOVER Pom Pom Maker. I had a 50% off coupon from Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Store, and decided to pick it up. I bought the Large set. It comes with 2 different size pom makers, 2 ½ …
Baggy New Year, er, Happy New Year!
Here at YarnKat, the holiday fun continues. And Baggy seems to have made a party out of YarnKat. He’s even got his black tie on in anticipation of the New Year. Which is still a few days away. Baggy here: Don’t I look handsome? I think I do. Oh, YES, you are one handsome kitty …
Final Show Of The Year. Locals, Come On Out And Do Some Holiday Shopping!
My last holiday boutique of the year is tomorrow. Let’s close out the season with some fun holiday shopping. Need a gift for someone hard to buy for? Come see my handmade knit and crochet scarves, fingerless mitts, shawls and shawlettes. Shawls and shawlettes are 25% off, discount price on tag. Maybe you need to …
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Premier Yarns Sweet Roll Review
As a crocheter, I am usually making crochet animals for arts & crafts fairs, my website or my consignee, Buy Hand – Laguna Beach. Yesterday, I had to make a fiberfill run because I was running low on stuffing plus a 50% off coupon enticed me. I had heard that JoAnn’s Fabric and Craft Stores …
Handmade and Handcrafted Roots
It’s been just a few days since YarnKat was launched and I feel reminiscent. Jump into my time machine as we go back (GASP) 40 years, a shy teenager learning a few tricks with knitting needles and crochet hooks: How to do the backward loop cast on, making chains and single crochet with a …