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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
Take the traditional hobby of crochet and combine it with high-tech gear, and what do you get? Crochet tablet cases, laptop sleeves, and so much more, of course! If you thought crochet was limited to creating scarves, cowls, and socks, then you need to discover the creative and amazing world of crochet electronics patterns. With […]
Hey there! I’m Bethany from Haute Kippy here again to share a new crochet pattern with you. In my debut guest post I offered a pattern for one of my favorite accessories- boot cuffs. If you missed that post, they’re called the “Sweet Scallops” Boot Cuffs. This pattern is going to give you a quick and easy stitch fix. It’s […]
Looking for last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas? You can’t go wrong with working up this Valentine’s Day Mug Cozy for your loved ones! This would make a great little Valentine’s Day gift for your coworker that you’re close friends with – every time she sips her coffee she’ll think of you. You could even gift […]
I’m Marie from Underground Crafter. I am not sure what it is about babies that makes everyone want to crochet, but I know that it’s true for me! This stroller blanket is made with hexagon motifs, so it was portable while I was working on it. Once I had all of the motifs finished, I joined […]
Hi There! I’m Bethany from Haute Kippy. I’m so excited to be here and share with you one of my newest free crochet patterns. Let’s get to know each other a little first… I didn’t grow up crocheting, but I did grow up sewing, crafting and baking. I taught myself how to crochet after having my […]
Hello Stitch and Unwind readers! I’m Bethany and I blog at Whistle and Ivy. I hope you are enjoying beautiful weather wherever you are! Springtime has been lovely here in Northern Utah (USA), and all my spring bulbs have been coming alive and blooming in beautiful colors. Sadly, spring bulbs don’t last long. I wanted […]
Whether or not it’s snowing in your hometown, it’s certainly time to embrace winter. This past week, I went to Chicago’s Zoo Lights display at the Lincoln Park Zoo and saw some of my favorite animals playing in the snow. Unfortunately, the polar bears were sleeping, but luckily I have this super cute amigurumi pattern […]
