The Five Tenets Collection of shawls is inspired by the five tenets of taekwondo. The five tenets are recited by the class, unifying them as students, but also as humans. Even though these tenets are rooted in martial arts, they are principles we all should live by: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.

When the snow has fallen but the wind continues to blow, that’s when the snowscape really comes to life. The wind transforms the terrain into a frozen wonderland. The fine powder skitters along until it finally catches and holds tight, leaving ripples of snowy waves.

The Five Tenets Collection of shawls is inspired by the five tenets of taekwondo. The five tenets are recited by the class, unifying them as students, but also as humans. Even though these tenets are rooted in martial arts, they are principles we all should live by: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.

The Five Tenets Collection of shawls is inspired by the five tenets of taekwondo. The five tenets are recited by the class, unifying them as students, but also as humans. Even though these tenets are rooted in martial arts, they are principles we all should live by: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.

The Five Tenets Collection of shawls is inspired by the five tenets of taekwondo. The five tenets are recited by the class, unifying them as students, but also as humans. Even though these tenets are rooted in martial arts, they are principles we all should live by: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.

The Five Tenets Collection of shawls is inspired by the five tenets of taekwondo. The five tenets are recited by the class, unifying them as students, but also as humans. Even though these tenets are rooted in martial arts, they are principles we all should live by: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.

The Five Tenets Collection of shawls is inspired by the five tenets of taekwondo. The five tenets are recited by the class, unifying them as students, but also as humans. Even though these tenets are rooted in martial arts, they are principles we all should live by: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.

Smells Like Team Spirit is a quick project that is crocheted lengthwise, either in the round for a cowl or back and forth for a scarf. Three chains of contrasting slip stitches add a pop of color to a background of half double crochet. (Psst! This accent is a great place to use up scraps or a yarn that isn’t neck-soft.) And since you’re working...

Growing up, Humphrey Boogourd was embarrassed by his name, feeling like it was a bit on the nose. Despite this, he made his way onto the silver screen and became one of the most iconic actors of the Golden Age of Howlywood. As you may know, one of Boogie’s most famous characters lived in Casablanca. Now, his casa is a calabaza, or pumpkin. This...

Have you ever thought, “I could never pull off a bandana cowl. That’s not my style.”? It sounds like you could use a little Moxie! Bandanas are no longer just for bandits and the Wild West. This jaunty little cowl will update your look—and your attitude—with a bit of spunk.

When your phone or computer acts up, what do you do to fix it? I’ll bet you try a soft reset. You might not need to shut it down completely, but a gentle restart clears away the junk and you can continue.

Kotona is a Finnish word that means “at home.” The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the definition of “at home” for most of us, hasn’t it?

Not sure if you’re ready for a big project? Test out the technique with my free Heartshine C2C pattern!

I’ve designed this heart so you can test out the overall technique before committing to a large project. If you enjoy this, I hope you’ll check out my Starshine C2C Blanket!

This snowman is on a roll! Commemorate

Meet Fluffle. Fluffle loves getting pedicures and playing hopscotch. He also loves scratches on the top of his head. But what he especially loves is playing peek-a-boo with his floppy ears.

Have you ever seen a black cloud of birds swooping in unison over a field? The entire group bears one direction and then suddenly changes course. It’s breathtaking. This seemingly choreographed dance of a flock of starlings is called a murmuration. (Murmuration is also the collective noun for starlings, by the way.) Each bird adjusts its movemen...

Cloudy days get a bad rap, but there’s so much to behold in the celestial mist. Who hasn’t searched for familiar shapes among the puffs of white? From the wispy cirrus clouds to the foreboding cumulonimbus, their ephemeral beauty makes time stand still as the heavens advance. On all but the clearest of days, we have a free ticket to an amazing ...

When the snow has fallen but the wind continues to blow, that’s when the snowscape really comes to life. The wind transforms the terrain into a frozen wonderland. The fine powder skitters along until it finally catches and holds tight, leaving ripples of snowy waves.

When the snow has fallen but the wind continues to blow, that’s when the snowscape really comes to life. The wind transforms the terrain into a frozen wonderland. The fine powder skitters along until it finally catches and holds tight, leaving ripples of snowy waves.

As the world begins to wake from its deep freeze, magical things happen underground. Groundwater freezes and expands, causing the upper layer of thawing soil to swell and split. Many of us see the effects of frost heaving as buckles in the road—nature’s speed bumps. But in open fields, the resulting mounds of dirt and stone that appear out of n...

In Roman Mythology, Psyche was a princess and a mortal whose beauty made Venus jealous. Venus sent her son Cupid to sabotage Psyche’s love life, but he fell in love with her instead. Angry, Venus sent her on a series of deadly errands, but, with the help of the gods, Psyche outwitted Venus at each step. On her final quest, Psyche was to retriev...

I’ve always loved how summer community theatre gives amateur actors the opportunity to perform. While the lead roles may still be competitive, anybody and everybody can be involved; if you want a part in the show, you can at least join the chorus or crew. The attitude seems to be “the more the merrier.” The performance atmosphere is decidedly m...

“Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.” This is the first line of Robert Herrick’s 17th-century lyric poem “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time.” The poem is a reminder to young women that life passes quickly and that they should take advantage of the time they have. This message rings just as true today as it did over 350 years ago. With our long ...

There’s something about crinkly material that babies just love. I think it might have something to do with learning cause and effect: babies perform an action (squeeze the toy) and they observe that something (the crinkly sound) happens. Crinkly toys are everywhere these days, but now you can knit a little Crinkle Square to coordinate with othe...

As many of us know firsthand, wind is a powerful force. It can cause great destruction in a matter of minutes. But wind can also bring forth more gradual, graceful changes in nature. I was inspired by windswept trees with their branches gently arching backwards as if they are allowing the wind—and time—to pass. These trees bear the brunt of eac...

He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me!

Accessorize the strong and courageous person that you are with Valor Cowl. Very little bravery is required to knit this cowl; if you can knit and purl you can make this. If joining cast-on stitches to knit in the round makes you nervous, be brave—you can use my little trick to make it easier.

“Tilting at windmills” is an idiom that means attacking

Diamonds have long been considered Girl’s Best Friend. Enamored young girls squeal at the smallest of diamonds given as promises of more to come. As they grow into adults, the small diamonds of their youth no longer give the same thrill. As they get a taste for the beauty of the gem, the more sparkle, the better. Eventually, as older women, wea...

Do you need a hug? Jett the Octopus can give you four!

Do you want the look of chevrons, but you’re not ready for, say, a yellow shirt with a big black zigzag? Quiver Mitts offer a subtle chevron texture in a simple broken rib pattern. No cables or twisted stitches—just knits and purls.

This baby bib was inspired by the Who? hat by Sara Amoroso. I made the hat for my toddler and thought the owls were too cute to wear only during the winter, so I designed this bib.