Olga Casey has been knitting since she was 8 years old. Here she is holding a sweater vest that she designed a pattern for and knitted for a friend who raises alpacas. She used Western themes in the pattern and yarn …

Color block sweaters are going to be a big trend for spring, so why not update your wardrobe by knitting this exclusive Prima pattern? Simple and chic, our blue jumper will be elegant with black jeans or worn over a summer dress on cooler evenings. And it’s not too difficult, …

Oversized sweaters are perfect for lazy weekends, when the only thing on your to-do list is catching up on that new Netflix show or snuggling up on the couch with a good book. Our exclusive oversized boyfriend sweatshirt design is not only soft and comfy, but also stylish enough to …

Spring is right around the corner, and that means we’ll soon be swapping sweaters for sweatshirts as the temperatures (hopefully!) warm up a bit. So why not get ingenious and make this children’s sweatshirt for that important little person in your life? Our exclusive kids’ sweatshirt pattern uses super soft …

Nancy Chaney de Jay has been knitting, crocheting and crafting for years in her spare time. Chaney, center, stands next to her husband, Ted, and daughters, left to right, Hailey, Hannah, Hillary and Heather. (photo sent) JAY — Nancy Chaney is a registered nurse who learned to knit and crochet …

Photo bank of Elena Schweitzer / ShutterstockThis article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Learning crafts like crochet can bring you joy for a lifetime. The skills learned give you the opportunity …

Yarn artist Liisa Hietanen reinvents the everyday world through her life-size knitted and crocheted sculptures. In a series of ambitious textile projects, she created replicas of her fellow citizens in Hämeenkyrö, Finland. Hietanen uses metal armatures as a base, then covers them with a combination of crafting techniques; which results …