We’re in the midst of summer ladies and gentlemen, and you know what that means? It means it’s beach-going season! Which, believe it or not, also means it’s the perfect time to think about making your own crochet tote bag! I myself have a tendency to bring a lot to the beach with me: sunscreen, […]
The Catherine Wheel stitch is such a unique stitch that creates little crochet stitch pinwheels throughout your work. It’s a stitch that lets you practice increasing and decreasing and looks great in multiple colors or as a solid shade. Since it uses such basic crochet stitches, it’s actually pretty easy to learn, despite its complicated […]
Want to be a better crocheter? Check out some of these neat crochet tips and tricks to improve your skills! Secrets to Being a Better Crocheter: 17 Crochet Tips and Tricks is the ultimate guide for lovers of crochet. All of these techniques are super easy and fast to do. I’m always surprised to find […]
Just in time for Friday, the Butterfly Wings Scarf is a quick and easy crochet scarf pattern to work up this weekend. Choose your two favorite colors of worsted weight yarn and get to work! Just one skein of each color is needed to work up this classic crochet scarf pattern. If you like this […]
Now that New Years has come to pass, we are officially out of the holiday season. If you’re like me, then you need to decompress from the madness of the holidays. After all the holiday fun is over, winter starts to feel a little…cold. What better way to ride of the last months of winter […]
Airplane tickets are being purchased, bus schedules are being looked at and the halls are starting to get decked. That very special time of the year is quickly approaching when we get to spend a wonderful few days with our loved ones. Unfortunately, trying to get to those loved ones can sometimes be the worst […]
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 […]
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 […]
You’ve made plenty of crochet scarves for your family and friends, but maybe you’d like to make something new. If you have plenty of yarn and even some — GASP! — free time, then put your crochet hook to use by rounding up your supplies and create crochet items for donation. While you’ll love clearing […]
I don’t know about you, but when I crochet, I like to work on patterns that are made in pieces. They are generally easier to make, and the patterns are repetitive, which means I can get in a rhythm. It’s why I like granny squares, and it’s why I like mile a minute crochet. Like […]
