• 20 Comfy Cowls to Knit and Crochet on Stitches n Scraps

    Comfy Cowls – 20 Patterns to Knit and Crochet

    Here in Illinois, our temperatures tend to vary wildly as we transition into spring. I like to have a variety of cowls on hand to choose from. Super chunky and warm, to light and lacy, the right cowl can be a cute accessory for any weather! Here are 20 comfy cowl patterns, in knit and crochet, to choose from.

  • Winter Hats - 20 Patterns to Knit and Crochet

    Winter Hats – 20 Patterns to Knit and Crochet

    Is it freezing cold outside where you live? Keep your head cozy with a warm hat! Winter Hats are one of my favorite things to make with scraps or single skeins. They're fun and fast to make, and I feel like I can never have too many. They make great charity projects too! Here are 20 knit and crochet hat patterns to choose from.

  • Best of 2020 on Stitches n Scraps

    Best of 2020 – Top 20 Patterns and Tutorials

    It's been a heck of a year, hasn't it? This year has brought a lot of growth, and with it some changes, here at Stitches n Scraps. It was a year full of new patterns, tutorials, giveaways, make alongs, live videos, and much more! I hope these have added a little happiness, or filled in a few empty hours stuck at home. Here's a look back at the best of 2020, plus a few sneak peeks at 2021!

  • Electric Bubblegum Baby Blanket

    How to Crochet a Baby Blanket – Electric Bubblegum

    Crochet a baby blanket of interwoven "bubbles" in bold candy colors. The Electric Bubblegum Baby Blanket pattern is easy to memorize and easy to adjust in size. That means, while the high contrast colors are perfect for baby, you can actually make one for everyone on your list!

  • Holiday Decor Pattern Collection on Stitches n Scraps

    Holiday Décor – 20 Patterns to Knit and Crochet

    When do you start decorating for the holidays? Make some new Holiday Décor projects now, so you'll have them ready when it's time to decorate! Here are 20 fun knit and crochet ideas. Are you starting earlier than normal this year? I normally start around Thanksgiving weekend, but his year, I'm planning to start right after Halloween so I can take my time with it.

  • Playful the Baby Penguin Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

    Crochet Penguin Amigurumi – Playful the Baby Penguin

    Playful the Baby Penguin has arrived just in time for the holidays! She's an emperor penguin chick, so she loves the cold weather and playing in the snow with her friends. This crochet penguin amigurumi pattern is fast to make, so you can make the whole set!

  • Magic stripes crochet footbag on Stitches n Scraps

    How to Make a Crochet Footbag – Magic Stripes

    Use up your yarn scraps to make your own crochet footbag! Footbags work up quickly and are great for family fun, craft fairs, and gifting. The Magic Stripes Footbag uses a helical technique to create a seamless, spiral striping design with 3 colors.