Crave This: Spring Cleaning

It's been a while (too long, I think) since the last time I did one of these, but that does mean that this edition of Crave This! is bursting at the seams with pretty spring goodness, ready to inspire. This is my favorite season. This is the part of the year that wakes me up, gets me going, gets me dreaming.


Early spring to me is muted, romantic. Subtlety with the occasional burst of color. Neutrals, earth tones, and pastels. Light layers of froth, or dressy basics. Regardless of what the year's trends dictate, that's what I end up craving.


With that said, let me really show you what's been on my mind...


1-The knits ♥

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Project page here.

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Project page here.

Project page here.

2-The crochet ♥

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Project page here.

Project page here.



Project page here.

3-The patterns ♥

Pattern here.
Photo from here.



Pattern here.



Pattern here.
Photo from here.



Pattern here.



Pattern from here. 

3-The DIY ♥

Tutorial here.

Tutorial here.

Tutorial here

4-The inspiration ♥

A Common Thread blog.
Easy shop here.



T Does Wool blog.

Online fashion mag Antler.

With the wedding right around the corner, blogging has--unfortunately--been low on my priority list. But I'm not gone for good, I promise. There'll be more knitty love here soon.

♥

Crave This! February

This month, Crave This is making its appearance a little early, full of a special handful of things that are pretty in pink to put you in the romantic mood! It is that day today, after all. I was never that into that sort of thing until I started dating my future hubby, who's a true romantic at heart. So this year we're really doing it up--complete with blueberry waffles topped with whipped cream and real maple syrup. Mmm. 


This day really belongs to you, the readers, though! You guys (each and every one of you) are what makes keeping up a blog really fun and rewarding! 

Happy Valentine's Day, friends!

1-Little knitted surprises

So adorable--I keep picturing them hidden all over a room. Pattern here.

Lovely little hat design from Pickles of Norway--there's even coordinating mitts.

I think this scarf would look so darling thrown over a black dress and little cardi, right before you waltz out the door on your way to a fabulous restaurant.

Mittens for holding hands. Too perfect, too cute.

Or socks, for tiptoeing around in while cooking up a breakfast in bed.

And what's breakfast in bed without some cozied-up morning coffee?




2-Seeing Red...

Retro vintage necklace from here.

Super sweet coasters, for the most festive among us.

The print on this fabulous red scarf lists collective nouns of different types of animals, such as a "crash of rhinos"! Awww. Everything else in her store is darling, too.

It's hard not to love such sweetness. The vintage-style balloons on this are what really grab my attention.

Breakfast is the most romantic meal of the day. It really just is. These darling bowls just prove it.

And again, awww. I have a soft spot for artisan jewelry.

3-Things to Send the Old-Fashioned Way

1st of three sassy & sappy tutorials for V-day from Alisa Burke!

The 2nd is created from junk mail--although you'd never guess as much.

And this one keeps things traditional!




There you have it! As usual, everything in this post belongs to the very talented people who created them, and you should check out their sites & blogs if you see anything you're really craving! Now go show yourself and the people around you some extra love. ♥

Crave This! January

A little late, but here to make you smile nonetheless.

I think January is the longest month of the year. It drags on in long, grey days, unbroken by any celebration or milestones. It's still cold, it's still snowing, and everything else just seems so far away. What better way to fill a month like that than with lots of extra knitting?

So, for January, I'm filling this with nothing-but-knit. 

Lots to see, lots to envy, lots to inspire, lots to make.

-Knitting they did-

One of the darlingest and rarest winter creatures, this little guy is probably responsible for the tiny, odd footprints in the snow around your holly bushes.

I love every version of Kate Sonnick's Fake-A Gamo clutch purse. The stitch pattern reminds me of snowy Eskimo houses in the Arctic.

Double-stranded colorwork means double warmth. And doubly pretty, especially in this case.

Oh, and in this case.

So what if knitted jewelry hasn't taken over the runway yet? We can make it happen, people. 

I keep imagining a skirt like this with lacy tights and fur-trimmed boots.

This is one of the few times that I've seen a Wenlan Chia design look irresistibly wearable. Don't you just want to make one in every possible color?

It seems like faces are SO last winter. But that's okay when it lets pretty knits like this one shine.

This one's not bad either, now that you mention it.

-Knitting from patterns-

Scarf it up, baby.

Simple, sleek cables add dimension to quick mittens, mmm hmmm.

So does colorwork. 

Or mix things up with a seriously pom'd hat.

Ooodles of lace to keep anyone busy on a snowy night in. I love the structure.

Boots aren't just for outdoors--and the bobbles on these are simply too adorable.

Perfect cowl, perfect colorwork.

Another cowl, extra-chunky for extra-fast knitting. And it uses just one skein of Twinkle yarn.

-Good knitting things come in kit packages-

24$ from Sweatshop Of Love.

85$ from Wool And The Gang.

10$ from Leethal.

-Knitting to watch out for-

Stephen West keeps hinting on Twitter about Westknits Book Two.

Ditto Ysolda and her upcoming Little Red In The City.

This site is super-intriguing, and I really love the concept.

And that's it.

You know the routine--credit belongs to the lovely people who made this stuff originally.

♥ until next month.