Fino Shadow Shawl KAL

What is a KAL? KAL stads for Knit-A-Long, and is a fairly structured approach to members of a community knitting a project alongside one another. This can provide accountability, support, learning opportunities, and is a fun experience for all involved. Knitters of all levels and experiences can gain from a KAL, whether that be a […]

February and March POMs

Makers Lodge Project of the Month for February and March 2024 A double month POM is twice the fun!! Blanket QuiltPhoto Credit: Penny Spool Quilts Prize: $20 Gift Card Prize: $20 Gift Card Pattern Recommendations:  1) Sampler Afghan by Leisure Arts  2) Love you Always Blanket by Hyacinth Creek Designs 3) 4-row repeat blanket (Adapted […]

January POMs

Makers Lodge Project of the Month for January 2024 Filmspirations Flimspirations Prize: $20 Gift Card Prize: $20 Gift Card Ideas and Inspiration:  – Cartoon Applique  – Stuffies by Heidi and Finn  – Mrs. Maisel outfits – Beth Dutton Patchwork Quilt  – Anything that inspires you from a on screen production!    Ideas and Inspiration:  – […]

December POMs

Makers Lodge Project of the Month for December 2023 Holiday Projects and Aprons Sewing Holiday Projects and Mittens Knitting and Crochet Prize: $20 Gift Card Prize: $20 Gift Card Pattern Recommendations: Any holiday project you have for the home, to wear, or to gift! Aprons: A free Tessuti pattern:A free vintage apron pattern  A free simple […]

November POMs

Makers Lodge Project of the Month for November 2023 Stuffed Animals Sewing Animals and AmigurumiKnitting and Crochet Prize: $20 Gift Card Prize: $20 Gift Card Pattern Recommendations:  Bunny Doll by Charlotte St. Patterns found here on Etsy  Knitting and Crochet Pattern Recommendations:   Find a animal, person or thing that makes you excited to make into […]

October POMs

Makers Lodge Project of the Month for October 2023 Jackets and Sweaters Sewing SweatersKnitting and Crochet Prize: $20 Gift Card Prize: $20 Gift Card Jacket Sewing Pattern Recommendations:  1) Octave by Love Notions (Adult)  2) Timeless Trench by Ellie and Mac (Adult)  3) Forrester by Twig and Tale (Adult)  4) Tania Coatigan by Jalie (Children […]

September POMs

Makers Lodge Project of the Month for September September Yarny POM – Slippers Prize – $10 Makers Lodge Gift Card September Sewing POM – Dresses Prize – $10 Makers Lodge Gift Card Slipper Information September is almost here, and with it comes SLIPTEMBER. Sliptember has been a staple here at Makers Lodge for many years. […]

Blocking

Before Blocking After Blocking Let’s talk blocking! This month, we are working on shawls, but these blocking techniques can be used on virtually any knitting or crochet project. What is blocking? Why is it important? The term “blocking” refers to the process of wetting or steaming your fibre to set the finished size of your […]

Summer POMs

Makers Lodge Project of the Month for July and August Yarny POM (July and August): Shawls Prize – $50 Gift Card July Fabric POM: Rompers and Jumpsuits Prize – Measuring Tool August Fabric POM: Free Choice Prize – A PomPom August Sewing POM update: We are switching to a free choice, but since we planned […]