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By Bobbie Matela | Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 14:15
In September I reflected on how beginners might take the next step in their knitting and crochet hobby. Now that the holidays will be here soon, there are many ways to use yarn to make the season bright.  It’s a wonderful time to enjoy your craft, add loving touches to your home and give homey things to...
By redheart | Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 10:31
 Need some inspiration of what to make this holiday season? Why not Have a Red Heart Holiday? Browse 20 knit and crochet holiday gift and decorating ideas. We rounded up our very favorite projects just for you. We have bright jungle ornaments or classic little sweaters and stockings for your tree and a...
By Anonymous | Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 15:22
Do you realize the date?  I don’t think it really hit me until this past weekend … OMGoodness, its November already.  There are those expecting a really cold winter, even here in the South.  I’ve been working on holiday gifts, but tonight I’m going back to the throw I began...
By frankjankowski | Monday, November 5, 2012 - 08:06
Sometimes a round  can fit into a square hole!Whether it’s a cherished heirloom or a knock-around sweater for your son or daughter, what you create is an investment of your heart. Isn’t it equally important to invest just a little more time to know how to take care of what your hands have...
By redheart | Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 11:40
Congratulations to all of our Yarn of the Month winners! Below are a list of the names of the monthly winners. Red Heart wants to thank everyone for the wonderful comments, and remember to check back often for announcements about other opportunities to win big!January / ShimmerBrittany Elbert - Eagle Point, OR -...
By Anonymous | Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 09:20
We have only a few short weeks to go before Gnora and Gnorbert will be showing off their new babies.  They will be having a boy and a girl.  They can’t make the announcement to the world without names, so we need boy and girl gnome names.  Gnorbert and Gnora have been so busy preparing for...
By Anonymous | Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 11:50
Today is Halloween and I’m sure we’ll see lots of gobblins and scary little creatures running through the neighborhood.  I won’t have as much time to work on a project tonight, but I do have a little something set aside that I started on Monday.  I haven’t made myself anything...
By Anonymous | Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 10:41
Team Red Heart attended Stitches East a couple weeks ago and while there we had a number of requests to come visit various Knit and Crochet Guilds in 2013.  Those that saw the new yarns we had were so excited, they couldn’t wait to get back and show their other members.  These are guilds with over 100...
By Anonymous | Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 11:04
Elegant, stylish, sophisticated … Chic! Today, Red Heart Boutique Chic is a combination of types of attire, from your favorite pair of jeans, shirt and boots to a long flowing gown.  Casual chic is great for work and play; mix a pair of jeans with a silk blouse and add a leather jacket.  To...
By catb | Monday, October 22, 2012 - 15:11
Sometimes, a pattern is perfect, but the colors the designer used clash with your style. Don’t worry, you can still make that throw or sweater, just change the yarn colors! It’s easy to mix and match colors to suit your home or wardrobe once you have a little bit of color theory in your arsenal of...