Got Team Spirit?

With college football season getting underway, and whole bunch of high school sports too, you'll need to outfit the whole family, gang, or tail-gating crew with team colors and gear! But gear can get expensive when you purchase it from a retail or online store.

I have the solution! Create your own team gear using our free patterns and your favorite team colors - headbands, hats, scarves, hand warmers and so much more. Here are a few ideas to get you started and support your team!

Team Spirit Headband

Team Spirit Scarf

Team Spirit Wrist Warmers

Team Spirit Knit Hat

Team Spirit Fingerless Gloves

Visit Craftown for more free patterns to show off your team spirit. Connect with us on Facebook where I share more crafty ideas from other great craft bloggers and sites. Or follow us on Pinterest and make your own pinboard filled with inspiration.

Cozy Patterns For the Guys!

Okay, technically all of the featured patterns this week could be for either gender...but since we mostly tend to focus on stuff for the ladies, I figured it was time to make something for the men. With the temperature continuing to drop and snow falling non-stop (in my neck of the woods), I have a hard time believing guys don't want to stay warm too.

And there's no reason they shouldn't look good doing it. In the spirit of keeping your special man (or boys) toasty warm, here are five free patterns to get you started. The best part: you'll have fun knitting or crocheting these cozy items near a roaring a fire, while watching your favorite show!

Comfy Cozy Cowl

Men's Earflap Hat

Warm & Cozy Cowl

Fast & Easy Men's Cap

Cable Scarf

However you choose to keep your guys warm this winter, do try one of our free knitting or crochet patterns! Connect with us on Facebook to share your finished object photos or visit Craftown for many more cozy patterns!

Happy New Year!

Hello 2013 and aren't you looking crafty? Are you ready to make 2013 the best year yet - both in your personal life and your crafting life? I am. I have a really great feeling about 2013 and I can't wait to get stuff made.

Since we are right in the middle of a particularly cold winter (here in the Northwest) and to help you get your craft on, I collected just a few of the awesome scarf patterns we have available for free - here in one easy place...just for you!

Cable Scarf

Iced Scarf

Striped Winter Scarf

Simple Ruffle Scarf

Super Quick Scarf

Whether you prefer knitting or crochet we have a free scarf pattern for you. And if you don't see one here that you like well enough to try, head over to Craftown for even more scarf and winter hat patterns. It's the perfect time to get cozy and make yourself something cozy for these cold months! Don't forget to share your results with us over at Facebook!

Football, Hooks and Needles!

It's that time of year. No, we've past the back to school hustle and bustle...It's time to get your pom-poms and stadium blankets out to cheer on your favorite team! Whether you are headed to the school to watch your local high school on the field...or off to the big stadium to cheer on the big boys, these free crochet and knitting patterns are just the ticket to keep you warm and flash your team colors!

Easy Knit Sports Cap

Game Day Scarf

Captain America Fingerless Gloves

Men's Fast & Easy Cap

Iced Scarf

Iron Man Fingerless Gloves

Work up any of these patterns in your favorite team's colors and cheer in style! Connect with us on Facebook and share your favorite team, team colors or other team crafts. Visit Craftown for more free crochet and knitting patterns to get your game on!

Tis' The Season to be Knitting!

Anytime time of year or season is the perfect season to Knit (or Crochet - whichever suits you)!  Whether you are finishing up last minute gifts, scurrying to start your Christmas shopping (if you are behind like me), or completely done and now relaxing with hot cocoa watching your favorite Christmas movie...

Knitting can bring you the peace you crave to keep your holidays cheery and some home-made gifts to boot!  Here's a few of our free knitting patterns over at Craftown to get you knitting!

Remember to send us a picture of your results.  We love to brag on what you're craftin'!

Knit Yoga Mat Carrier

Knit Checkered Hat

Knit Chenille Scarf

It's Not Too Early or Too Late!

Let's face it...It's never too early to start your Christmas shopping, and it's not too late to finish up your Christmas craft projects.  Yes, Christmas is a mere 5 weeks away!  Yes, your to do list may look daunting!  No, giving up is not an option!  Get in there and get crafting with one of our darling projects.  Our patterns are free and our hearts are full...of craft love for you!

Please send us a picture of your results.  We love to see what you're craftin'!

Starlight Hand Doll

Striped Winter Scarf

Bell Angel Ornament