Happy fall! When I was off in school and getting my bachelor’s degree, we had free tickets to our weekly football games, so I would make myself go every Saturday while I was there. Being a fan meant dragging myself out of bed at 11:00 in the morning for those early games and out at […]
5 Crochet Blogs I Really Admire Some bloggers just do it right. And these five rock their crochet blogs with such gusto and panache and general good-heartedness, I just couldn’t help but give them a shout-out. So let’s all raise a hook to these five fine entrepreneurs in our crochet community! Here’s to you all […]
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 making snowmen […]
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 […]
There are two kinds of people: those who would rather be hot than cold and those who would rather be cold than hot. I am definitely one of the latter. My philosophy is that you can always put another layer on, but eventually, you have to stop taking layers off. It’s good, then, that I […]
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 […]
For a short moment this morning the weather was crisp, dry and clear, and I was transported to an autumn path with leaves crunching under my feet as I hugged a hot pumpkin spice latte close. Of course, this fleeting daydream was short lived when I realized my hair was still wet and I needed […]
A few years ago, I had the bright idea to start crocheting my own striped blanket. I used simple double crochet stitches and didn’t plan on using any color changes except when I finished a full skein of yarn. As I soon found out, however, crocheting a full afghan is a huge commitment. I’ve been […]
Whenever I’m feeling down or sluggish, I realize that it’s important to actively surround myself with positive energy—get off the couch, open a window, call my mom. In the same way, the material we choose to have around us can help set the tone for a bolder, fresher life, which is why these rainbow crochet […]
I don’t know about you, but in my opinion, there are few materials as gorgeous and luxurious as lace! To me, the delicate repeating patterns look almost like little flowers. I love how intricate lace is, yet how durable some good lacy afghan patterns can be. On top of that, lace is a light material […]
