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 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 […]
When I think of February 14, I think of Valentine’s Day cards, dinner at a favorite restaurant, boxes of chocolate, and long-stemmed roses (please tell me I’m not alone!). While those are all tried-and-true ways of celebrating the occasion, they’re also predictable. Dull. Ho-hum. You get the picture. I’m thinking of making a change this […]
As the school year comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about summertime activities – taking the kids to the pool, having neighborhood barbecues, sitting outside reading … the list goes on. Most people prefer spending time outside during the summer and enjoying the fresh air. But it’s not always easy to take […]
Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock… You only have a few minutes to sit down and crochet, but you really want to have something finished soon. Perhaps you’ve got a gift you need to give and you don’t have time to work up something complicated. Don’t fret, because I have collected our favorite “Less Than An Hour” free crochet […]
It may still be summer around these parts, but the chilly fall air will be here before we know it. Get a jump start on your cool weather crochet list and make everyone you know a crochet cowl. Each of these crochet cowl patterns are reader favorites. Each valued for their beauty and simplicity. Nothing […]
Party season is upon us… from all the summer babies, to birthday and graduation parties, and all the other countless reasons to have a summer BBQ. This year, spruce up your DIY party decorations with this quick-and-easy crochet bunting pattern. The color possibilities are endless, so you can whip one for each and every event. […]
I love walking around barefoot, and with the warmer weather arriving there is no better time to make a few pairs of these beautiful crochet barefoot sandals! Perfect for a day at the beach, a bar-b-que, an outdoor wedding or even just around the house! What better way to make your feet look and feel […]
One of the things I love the most about crochet granny squares is the ability to use a plethora of fun colors in one cuddly blanket. The bright colors bring a smile to my face whenever I pull the crochet afghan out of the closet, and I often have a hard time putting it away […]
Congratulations, Marilyn! Thank you to everyone who participated in our I Love Yarn Day week-long celebration. We hope you enjoyed all the patterns and giveaways! It’s the last day in our I Love Yarn Day week-long celebration! Thank you to everyone who’s participated in our giveaways and enjoyed the new patterns this week! And […]
