Do you ever look at some of the workout gear for sale and think “Nope”? Unflattering fits, ugly color schemes, and clothes that aren’t quite as long as you’d like are just some of the reason why you might feel disheartened when shopping in a sporting goods store. There’s got to be a way to […]
When it comes to crochet afghan patterns, it’s easy to find lots of ideas for every season. Each season brings to mind different activities. For summer, you think swimming (or boating if you’re lucky.) In spring, it’s gardening – no one can resist being outside with the newly-green grass. For winter, maybe you think of […]
I’m Marie from Underground Crafter and I love making the switch to thinner yarns as the weather warms up. This pattern for a simple, lacy shawl uses an isosceles shape, which, in my opinion, gives you more styling options. You can wear this shawl as a scarf, loop it around your neck (with the ends […]
Burnout. Confusion. Lack of confidence. Sound familiar? There’s more to crochet than simply counting stitches, as your emotions can sometimes get in the way of how you approach a crochet pattern. Whatever you do, don’t give up crochet for good. Take a look at these tips on how to move past common crochet problems. You’ve […]
I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter. I don’t know about you, but I’m very excited about spring! I was inspired by the return of flowers, leaves, and other signs of warmer weather to design this 6-inch granny square. Crochet granny square patterns are the perfect portable work in the progress for the warmer months ahead because […]
Does it seem like everyone you know is having a baby, getting married, or throwing a big birthday party? If your social calendar is filled with plenty of parties and celebrations, then you might be wondering if there’s a way to keep up with the tidal wave of invitations while also giving beautiful crochet gifts. […]
Do you prefer to knit from the top-down or the bottom-up? While knitting from the bottom might be easier for some knitting patterns, if you’re making one of these knit top patterns it’s definitely better to work from the top down. That way you can essentially try the shirt on as you go to make sure the […]
Welcome crocheters, step into my time machine. I thought it might be nice to take a little trip back in time to get vintage patterns your mother or grandmother fawned over. As a bit of a vintage fanatic, I knew that it would be too overwhelming if I didn’t focus in on a specific time […]
Hi, it’s me, Habiba from Craftify My Love. As you probably already figured, I luuuuurve crafting<3 . And as much as I love crafting, I LOVE the fact that sooooo many of my friends are preggo right now or had their babies in the last couple of months. I really do! Because who doesn’t love the miracle of […]
I have a confession to make: I’ve always wanted to emulate the style of Kate Middleton. The only problem is I don’t have the budget to buy the gorgeous tiara she wore on her wedding day! What’s a fan of the British royal family to do? Pick up a crochet hook and work on crochet […]
