From Our Blog

By Nancy J Thomas | Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 10:17
 It’s never too early to start on your holiday projects! With a dozen free patterns to choose from, you’ll have a hard time deciding what to make first. This list will give you plenty of decorating and gift ideas. Christmas Wreath Throw          ...
By Bobbie Matela | Monday, July 9, 2012 - 15:37
 Did you know that there is actually an on-line class that you can take that teaches you how to put your terrific design ideas into words? It is called How to Say It: Pattern Writing for Knitters and is available on Craftsy, a great craft community. I took the class and was impressed by Edie Eckman’s...
By catb | Friday, July 6, 2012 - 11:14
 We are so excited to share with you our newest Boutique yarns from Red Heart! Enter Red Heart’s Twitter Retweet Giveaway for a chance to win this amazing prize package. Two lucky people will win a prize package with a retail value of over $100 that includes: 2 Skeins of Red Heart Boutique Ribbons2...
By D J Stinson | Thursday, July 5, 2012 - 15:14
 At Red Heart we are all about keeping the creative juices flowing. One of our goals is to help you do the same. We not only give you hundreds of new FREE patterns each year on our site, but we like to share other avenues for inspiration. One place I like to visit is www.ravelry.com.  It doesn’t...
By Anonymous | Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 12:51
It’s stifling hot outside and the last thing on your mind are the holidays at the end of the year.  Or maybe you are dreaming of cooler weather, maybe snow, sitting in front of the fireplace and Christmas.  Why not think about getting a head start on all those gifts and holiday decorations....
By redheart | Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 16:28
 Red Heart is excited to be expanding its products and free patterns into crochet thread. Now you will find in the navigation "Crochet Thread" that will take you to view Aunt Lydia's, J & P Coats, South Maid, Crème de la Crème, and Red Heart crochet threads. Our goal is to continue to...
By Amy Olson | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 15:50
 Team SpiritGo Team!  The newest member of the Super Saver family features 2- tone striping shades perfect for supporting your favorite high school, college & pro teams!  Each color forms stripes when knit or crocheted, no need to switch colors, one ball has both shades! Great projects will make...
By Anonymous | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 14:01
  (CHARLOTTE, NC) Red Heart is announcing the conclusion of the four-year partnership with Special Olympics, via the Special Olympics USA Scarf Project. Since its inception in 2009 at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho, knitters across the United States have supported local Special...
By Anonymous | Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 14:53
 Gnora was the new gnome in town. Wanting to see the sites and have some fun, she decided to check out the Stitches show in town. Being a crafty gnome, she wanted to see all the beautiful colors and textures of yarn. As she is looking at all the new Red Heart yarns, she looks across the booth and just...
By Bobbie Matela | Monday, June 11, 2012 - 09:13
 Every once in a while there is a pattern that I think everyone will want to know about, and this is one of those patterns. Here’s a throw design that any kid (or adult) action-hero aficionado can get excited about! Spider Web Throw was designed by Ellen Gormley, a mother herself with young children, and...