Welcome to PurlsAndPixels!
If you want your home to feel gentler, cozier, and more capable, you are in the right place. I’m Liz Chandler, and I teach practical skills that help you build comfort and confidence one handmade moment at a time.
A cozy home is not about perfection. It is about knowing how to make small things with your own two hands, fix what you can, and create a space that feels steady and warm. My goal is to make that easier for you. Whether you are learning your first knit stitch, making a simple dinner from real ingredients, or turning your space into a place you actually want to be, you’ll find cozy home inspiration here.
What You’ll Find Here
Everything on this site is built on skills that make everyday life calmer and more manageable. Explore:
Knitting
Knitting brings calm into your day. My beginner lessons and simple patterns show that your hands can create more than you think. This is a beautiful place to start if you want confidence and a gentle rhythm.
Crochet
Crochet is flexible, forgiving, and fast to learn. With a hook and a little focus, you can make useful, cozy pieces that feel handmade and meaningful.
DIY
Cozy DIY makes your home feel loved. Small projects, easy repairs, and simple makeovers help your space feel personal and cared for. You do not need a workshop. Just a little willingness.
- DIY Hub
- Cozy DIY Décor
- DIY Crafts
- DIY Gifts
Cooking
Food is comfort you can make with your own hands. My recipes are cozy and uncomplicated. Meals that fit into real life and slow your day in the best way.
Lifestyle
Your home life deserves to feel steady, practical, and warm. In this section, you’ll find real-life skills that make everyday living easier: from gardening and animal care to organizing, calming routines, and building your own sense of cozy self-reliance.
- Lifestyle Hub
- Garden Guide: Grow What You Can
- Chickens & Animal Care
- Wildlife & Predators
- Cozy Self-Reliance
- Organizing & The Home Calm Method
- The At-Home Reset Series 🌿
➡️ Not sure where to begin? Start here to find your next cozy project.
Who This Site Helps
This space is for beginners, busy parents, overwhelmed creatives, curious kids, and anyone who wants a calmer home that still feels alive and handmade. You will fit in here if you want:
- easy wins
- real guidance
- slow skills that build confidence
- projects that feel doable, not draining
- a cozy home built from practical steps, not perfection
Everything I teach comes from lived experience and years of creating, fixing, and making with my hands. If you are ready to learn, I will show you how. And we will take it step by step.
Start With the Essentials
- Learn to Knit: Beginner Lessons
- Kids Can Knit
- The Ingredient Kitchen
- DIY Home Projects
- Garden Basics 🌱
Featured Article:
Easy Knits for Everyone: Quick Projects You’ll Love to Make and Use!
Let’s All Knit Something Fun.
Keep Exploring
- Browse Knitting Patterns
- Read Cozy Self-Reliance Essays
- Make a Quick DIY Gift
- Cook Something Simple Tonight
- See What’s New on the Blog
Small steps build real comfort. 💞
Read the Latest Cozy Lifestyle Articles
- Learn to Crochet
Learn to Crochet Online with Free Crochet Lessons from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels If you’ve been curious about crochet, you’re in the right place. Crochet is a hands-on skill built one loop at a time, using a hook, yarn, and a bit of patience. From blankets and accessories to everyday home items, crochet lets you make … - The Ingredient Kitchen
Why I Stock Ingredients, Not Meals. 🍽️ I didn’t realize I was doing it, until there was a mass panic about groceries. This is just how I live. But, it seems that all my life I’ve been keeping an ingredient kitchen instead of buying meals. No gatekeeping here: let me tell you how you can … - Halloween Pattern Roundup
Halloween DIY Craft Roundup: Knitting, Crochet, and Craft Patterns from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels It’s spooky season! I’ve gathered up all the creepy, crawly, and goofy DIY projects here in the Halloween DIY Craft Roundup. Find fun homemade costumes pieces and decorations. Whether you’re looking to dress as the Princess or her Pumpkin, knit, crochet, and …
❤️ What Readers Say
Real people use these tutorials, patterns, and guides every day.
“I am in the midst of knitting my first hat ever and this pattern is making that happen! Well written instructions this beginner can follow.” — Off Thee Chart, Etsy customer
“Clear and concise pattern. Looks great completed. My toddler loves it!” — K., Etsy customer
“I’ve NEVER seen this way of knitting before, with the yarn in the left hand, and I’ve always felt and looked really uncoordinated because I can’t put the yarn over the needle without letting go of the right needle. Now… 🎉 I’m a PRO!!!! Thanks ❤” — Djanna, YouTube viewer
