I’ve always loved farmer’s markets—so much so that I spent four years of weekends working for one! While I called it a “summer job,” the autumn harvest season is when the markets really kick into gear. The corn is high, the pumpkin patches are filling with giant orange globes, and the apples (my favorite fruit!) […]
Whether you buy into their mystical qualities or not, zodiac signs can be a lot of fun. Some people strongly identify with and embrace their sign. Others think it’s all a bunch of baloney. But most people will still look for their horoscope in magazines, because it’s sort of like being in a special club […]
It’s getting to be that time of year again…school is almost in session! Do you know anyone that’s off to college this year? Whether it’s your child, niece nephew, or family friend, you’ll definitely want to check out these 18 DIY Dorm Decor Ideas. These crochet afghan patterns will make the best send off gifts […]
There’s nothing quite as exciting, daunting, or satisfying as filling a gaping blank space on your walls. Still, selecting your artwork can prompt some anxious questions. Will you use family photos, classic prints, or new age paintings? Maybe an ironic thrift store find or some DIY canvas art? Don’t feel baffled by these art mediums. […]
Picking up shells has always been my favorite thing to do when I visit the beach. However, as I get older, I find I have less and less time to go to the beach. When I’m feeling nostalgic for those big buckets of fishy-smelling shells, I tend to pull out some shell stitch crochet patterns! […]
Crochet flowers are one of my favorite things to make! They’re small, easy, beautiful, and a good way to get rid of spare strands of yarn. I like to make a few when I’m stressed and put them in a glass bowl by my home computer (there are a lot in that bowl). However, I […]
Where I live, sometimes it takes a while for summer to really heat up. Now that we’re coming up on July, the heat is finally turning up and it’s going to be stifling hot for the next few months whether I like it or not. Which means crocheting more sweaters may have to wait until […]
No matter the year, the season, the month, or the day, there never seems to be a bad time to start your own knit or crochet afghan. It’s easy to see why, these patterns fun to make, you can get a lot of use out of one well-crafted blanket, and there are plenty of tutorials […]
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 […]
