Do you know someone who is ill and may need their spirits lifted? Prayer shawls are becoming a very wonderful way to show your love and support to a friend or relative who you think could benefit from your gesture of care. Crocheted prayer shawls have become increasingly popular as gifts to the ones we […]
I’m the type of person who waits to bust out the heavy winter coat until the cold frost has set on the grass—probably because I’m in denial at having to suffer through a frigid winter season. Instead, I layer up as much as possible with sweaters and lighter jackets, with socks, boots and scarves. Usually […]
From the Harry Potter books and movies to anime and obscure TV shows, there are plenty of fandoms out there that celebrate a particular facet of pop culture. Fans of The Office might debate for hours if the U.S. version can even compare with the original, while Sherlockians might have strong feelings about the latest […]
It’s a Pom Pom Party! By now, you’ve probably seen a wellspring of pom pom and tassel projects as you’ve perused Pinterest, AllFreeCrochet, and FaveCrafts, among other crafty websites. Pom pom crafts are just plain adorable, which is why our friends at the Craft Yarn Council are throwing a #PomPomParty! Celebrate pom poms and tassels […]
It seems that summer is still in full effect… long sweltering days and thunderstorms. Of course, that means that I am thinking about nothing more than fall! I can’t be the only longing for the shorter days, crisp air, red noses, fall colors and cozy crochet cowls. Crochet cowl patterns are the perfect for the […]
Fall has officially begun, and that means one thing: fingerless gloves! This season is the time to bust out all your favorite easy crochet patterns to keep you warm. Crochet boot cuffs and fingerless crochet gloves are my favorite accessories of the season. I truly believe that a crochet design shows so much more detail […]
Fall is coming, and with it the chilled air and strong desire to cuddle on the couch with a cup of hot cocoa. Make yourself this wonderful throw with its varied and textured stitch patterns, as well as the beautiful colors. This free crochet afghan pattern features many wonderful colors reminiscent of the southwest region […]
I have a little secret to share… I LOVE HALLOWEEN! I tend to drag out all my Halloween decor around September 1st so that I can decorate all the nooks-and-crannies of my home with all the spooky delight. And you can bet that because I love yarn, a good deal of what I drag out is […]
Whenever my dad helps me pack to go on a trip, he always compares the number of shoes I wear to the length of time I’ll be traveling and demands to know how I could possibly wear an average of three different pairs per day! Well, Dad, I’m baffled, too, but the important thing is […]
With fall and winter seasons fast approaching, you’re probably beginning the hunt for the perfect crochet scarf patterns. Maybe you’re tired of doing the same patterns you’ve always done and are ready to take some creative and stylish risks. If this is the case, you’ll definitely want to check out these 20 New and Favorite […]
