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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It seems that everyone around me is having babies right now, and I’m in a hustle to make gifts for all the new little ones about to come into the world. I prefer to make a small gift for the new baby and give the new momma a little something to pamper herself in those […]
What do vibrant flowers, parquet tiles, and classic stripes have in common? They can all dress up your crochet blanket patterns through the same beloved technique—crochet granny squares. This is one of my favorite ways to work up an afghan because it’s so convenient; if you only have a few precious minutes for crocheting, you […]
We’ve all been there: that fashion rut, the abyss of boring old styles, the days when we stare at our closets and wonder where all our cute clothes are hiding. Sometimes it’s hard to come up with new ways of dressing up your outfits while still staying true to your fashion sense. Don’t worry—we can […]
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 […]
