I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter and I love to crochet for charity. While there are definitely situations when money or other volunteer services are more helpful, there is something incredibly healing and inspiring about a handmade gift. That’s why I’m always on the look out for charities that accept handmade goods. In this post, I’ll be […]
#StitchWithLove: Empowerment through Knit and Crochet!
If you’re an avid knitter or crocheter, chances are you’ve had this familiar thought while walking through the department store: “$40 for THAT?! I could MAKE that!” It’s always more satisfying to make a sweater or a scarf on your own than it is to just buy one – for one, you’re saving money, and […]
#StitchWithLove: Prayer Shawls for a Cause
For Day 3 of #StitchWithLove Week, we’re bringing attention to one way you might already know (and love) to give back using knit and crochet – the prayer shawl! If you want to learn a little more about prayer shawls, we wrote all about them back in November for our Prayer Shawls for Rush charity […]
#StitchWithLove: 16 V-Day Gifts for Gals
For the first day of #StitchWithLove week, we’re sharing the love with our gal pals! If you’ve ever watched Parks and Recreation, chances are you’re familiar with the term “Galentine’s Day.” For those who aren’t fans of the show, Galentine’s Day, usually celebrated on February 13th, is a holiday invented by the show’s protagonist as […]
#StitchWithLove: Spread the Love with Knitting and Crochet + GIVEAWAY!
As we all know, Valentine’s Day is this coming Sunday. It’s a holiday that’s become associated with so many things – romance if you’re in a relationship, bitterness if you’re single, and chocolate no matter what your relationship status (hopefully!) It’s also a holiday that gets a lot of hate – after all, shouldn’t you […]
