Inspired by the commando sweaters worn by soldiers in World War 2, this henley pullover has a broken rib texture, and contrasting yarn simulating shoulder and elbow patches. Buy the ad-free PDF of this pattern on Etsy here! Design Story and Inspiration for This Vintage Style Sweater Pattern I have a son who is obsessed... Read More The post Men’s Commando Henley Pullover (Free Knitting Pattern) appeared first on love. life. yarn ..read more

Wrap yourself in the cozy embrace of this stunning textured blanket! Featuring the easy-to-learn Wattle Stitch, this pattern is perfect for beginners looking to create a beautiful and unique piece. With a combination of chains, single crochet, and double crochet, you’ll be amazed at the gorgeous texture you can achieve. Written in 8 sizes with... Read More The post Wattle Stitch Crochet Blanket appeared first on love. life. yarn ..read more

If your area is getting slammed with snow, there’s no better time to bundle up in cozy knits! ❄️ This collection of free knitting patterns has everything you need to stay warm and stylish all winter long, from chunky sweaters to snuggly hats, slippers and mittens. Grab your needles and let’s get knitting! ? Elbow... Read More The post Snow Day Essentials: Free Knitting Patterns for Winter appeared first on love. life. yarn ..read more

When cold weather hits, be prepared by knitting or crocheting one of these great free mitten projects! All of these are free patterns designed by Amanda Saladin from Love.Life.Yarn! Basic Crochet Mittens These Basic Crochet Mittens use only single crochet to create a beautiful pair of giftable mittens – and there is a video tutorial... Read More The post Free Mitten Patterns to Knit and Crochet appeared first on love. life. yarn ..read more

I know, I know… the holidays are over, the gifts are unwrapped, and you’re probably staring at a mountain of yarn that somehow exploded all over your craft room. (Don’t worry, we’ve all been there!) Between the last-minute gift knitting, the cozy crocheted blankets, and maybe a little “treat yourself” yarn shopping (oops!), things can... Read More The post Organizing Your Yarn Stash After the Holidays appeared first on love. life. yarn ..read more

You’ve done it! You’ve poured your heart and soul (and maybe a few late nights!) into creating a gorgeous hand-knit sweater, a cozy crocheted blanket, or maybe even the cutest little amigurumi. But now what? How do you keep your fiber masterpiece looking as stunning as the day you finished that last stitch? Well, friend,... Read More The post Caring for Your Knit & Crochet Treasures: A Guide to Longevity appeared first on love. life. yarn ..read more

Indulge in the luxurious texture of this crochet beanie, featuring the eye-catching feather stitch and a snug ribbed brim. The rich texture and personalized touch make it an ideal gift. Purchase the ad-free PDF of this pattern in my shop here! Design Story and Inspiration for This Fun Crochet Beanie Do you ever find yourself... Read More The post Feather Stitch Beanie appeared first on love. life. yarn ..read more

Have you ever come across a stitch that just makes you go “ooh, that’s pretty!”? That’s exactly what happened to me with the Diamond Tweed stitch. It’s got this lacy woven texture that looks way more complicated than it actually is. This stitch is amazingly easy, even for a beginner! This stitch is perfect for... Read More The post How to Crochet the Diamond Tweed Stitch appeared first on love. life. yarn ..read more

Looking for a quick and easy gift for that person who is hard to make for? Why not knit something for their tree? Design Story and Inspiration for This Free Knitting Pattern I love knitting and crocheting mittens, and I realized I had never knit a tiny mitten ornament before! So I set out to... Read More The post Knit Mitten Ornament appeared first on love. life. yarn ..read more

These bulky mittens whip up in no time – great for gifting! Full video tutorial, too! Design Story and Inspiration for these Easy Crochet Mittens I absolute LOVE making mittens! I realized that I didn’t have a quick top-down crochet mitten (I do have another fast pair to create, these Super Bulky Mittens) so I... Read More The post Bulky Crochet Mittens (Free Crochet Pattern) appeared first on love. life. yarn ..read more