Chunky Crochet Beanie Hat in All Sizes A Crochet Design by PurlsAndPixels Looking for a comfy, cozy, and customizable crochet pattern for a chunky beanie hat? Look no further. My pattern is available for instant download, so you can get…
How to Remove Labels from Beechnut Baby Food Jars with No Chemicals
Beechnut Baby Food Jars The new baby food jars from Beechnut are my absolute favorite. The canning jars Beechnut chose are a unique pear shape that flares at the bottom. They were so adorable I could not resist collecting them and…
Yard Sale Signs
So, I held my very first yard sale today! Well, actually it was a garage sale, since it was inside the garage. Whatever you call it, selling your stuff can sometimes be necessary. Whether you’re trying to clean out old…
How to Knit the Purl Stitch
Learn How to Knit the Purl Stitch A Free Knitting Lesson from Liz @PurlsAndPixels Now that you have learned the knit stitch, you are ready to move on to your next knitting challenge: the purl stitch. Don’t worry, its no more…
Subtle Cable Knit Mittens Knitting Pattern
Subtle Cable Knit Mittens A knitting design by PurlsAndPixels Subtle Cable Knit Mittens Knitting Pattern Cable knitting can be so much fun! This Subtle Cable Knit Mittens Knitting Pattern I designed is a great way for an intermediate knitter to learn…
Anna’s Snowflake Mittens in Frozen
Anna’s Snowflake Mittens inspired by Disney’s Frozen A knitting design by PurlsAndPixels I’ll admit it: I’ve seen Disney’s Frozen a lot. So, for some time I have wanted to create some knitted mittens like Anna’s snowflake mittens in Frozen. In the movie, Anna stops…
Knitting Tension, How to Hold Yarn
Knitting Tension, How to Hold Yarn A Free Knitting Lesson from PurlsAndPixels Maintaining yarn tension in your knitting is essential to keeping your stitches even. If you do not keep your yarn loops on the needles evenly, your knitting work…
How to Make the Knit Stitch
Learn the basic knit stitch A Free Knitting Lesson from PurlsAndPixels Once you have cast on your first stitches, you will be ready to begin your first knit stitch row. There are different styles of knitting, the most common of which…
Cast On Knitting Stitches
Learn to Cast On Knitting Stitches A Free Knitting Lesson from PurlsAndPixels When you begin to knit you’ll need to learn to put your initial stitches on your needles. In knitting, this is called “casting on” stitches. When reading a pattern, the…
Learn to Knit
Learn to Knit Online Free Knitting Lessons from Liz @PurlsAndPixels So you are ready to learn to knit. That’s great! Making things from yarn is an incredibly fulfilling hobby. You can create wonderful clothing, accessories, home decor, and art from just…