Here’s a question for all of you crocheters. Did you spend the months leading up to the holidays creating handmade crochet items everyone in your family — but nothing for you? If it’s been a while since you last made something just for you, then it’s time to make a promise. Replenish your wardrobe by […]
Whenever I start getting spring fever, I get the urge to grow flowers. I always start out with the best green-thumb intentions: seeds—check. Water pot—check. Adorable pot to grow things in—check, check, check. Somehow, things always get in the way, and I forget about the poor little guys until it’s too late. This year, my […]
As the weather starts getting warmer, crocheting might be very far from your mind… but hold up! You can still crochet clothing and accessories while it’s warm out, and you can actually make really pretty things. By using lightweight yarn or working up lacier patterns, you can still keep your crochet game going strong even as […]
Winter comes and I look forward to snuggling under a crochet afghan while I finish my knit holiday gifts. After a while, though, it because tiresome and the house loses that warm and snuggly feeling and just begins to feel stuff and closed in. The first day after a long winter that I am able […]
It seems like winter is never going to end this year. All of this snow is making me wish for green grass, warm sunshine, pretty flowers and short sleeves. The bright colors of the Spring season bring smiles to everyone who sees them, so why not make a few spring knit patterns to wear or cheerful free […]
Despite all of the snow on the ground around us, it’s hard to imagine that Spring is right around the corner. I’ve decided that to help beat my winter blues that, in addition to organizing my yarn stash, that I will start decorating for Spring. And what better way to do that than to crochet or […]
Can you believe it’s almost May? Spring is just zipping by and Summer will be here before we know it. I, for one, am very excited. While I’m anxious for the warm weather, seasonal food, and longer days, there’s one thing that I’m truly revved up about: summer thunderstorms. My family would always gather on […]
Happy Sunday, crocheters! This weekend I’ve spent every possible moment outside. Why, you might ask? Yesterday, for the first time since early October, Chicago hit 70 degree weather. That’s right SEVENTY! It was glorious (to say the least). After one of the worst winters in Chicago history, with 26 days recorded below freezing and an […]
I love hearing the phrase “April Showers Bring May Flowers” every spring season because it just means nicer weather is on the way. However, I’m not sure what to believe anymore because this weather has been so crazy. After all the snow we’ve experienced we’re now starting to get the rain, and with rain come […]
I had my first encounter with 3D technology at Disney World’s “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!” attraction. I strapped on my flimsy cardboard glasses and settled in for some science lab hijinks. The scene that unfolded involved futuristic aircraft and holograms, all of which seemed to be just out of reach. That was over 10 […]
