I’m Marie from Underground Crafter and this is the third post in a series about improving your crocheting. If you’re new to crochet or just want to take your skills to the next level, these tips will help you. In this post, I’m going to tackle a process that is commonplace in the knitting world but seems to intimidate […]
Memorial Day Yarn American Flag – An Easy Scrapbuster!
Decorations that are BIG and EASY have got to be some of my favorite things to make. Oh and ones that I get to use my stash are even better! That is just what this big yarn flag is. I love to decorate in red, white and blue for Memorial Day, I actually tend to […]
Scrapbuster: Pom Pom Pandemonium
Whether you call them Pom Poms, Pom-Pon, Pompon or Pompom, there is no denying the versatility of this little ball of fluff! Around here the consensus is that we should call them Pom Poms. A Pom Pom is largely defined as a loose, fluffy, decorative ball or tuft of fibrous material. They may come in many colors, […]
Benefits of Knitting & Crocheting: Inspirational Stories
Several years ago I had the pleasure of getting to “know” Lee Gant in a Facebook fiber arts group, and that is when I first heard about her idea of sharing inspirational stories. I was touched and so excited that I felt I needed to share my own story (which is in the book, but […]
Free Pattern: Boho Wall Hanging from Yarnspirations!
For today’s Free Pattern, we have this gorgeous wall hanging pattern from Yarnspirations! The boho trend is totally in right now, and this wall hanging is really simple to make (although it looks really complicated!). Wall hangings from the store are going for some seriously big bucks right now, but you can learn how to […]
Textiles from the Emerald Isle: Traditional Textile Crafts of Ireland StoryMap
For all the knitters, crochet enthusiasts, and general lovers of yarn, you might be interested to know about the textile traditions in different parts of the world. Some countries have a strong heritage for particular textile crafts and one such country is Ireland. Not just simply the “Land of Saints and Scholars” or the “Emerald […]
Video Tutorial: How to Knit the Bobble Stitch
Sometimes it can be intimidating to try new things. I know I’m always wary of getting a new dish at restaurants or taking a new route to work. However, when it comes to knitting, trying a new stitch shouldn’t be scary at all. In fact, it should be fun! If you’re looking for a new stitch […]
Free Pattern: Knit Throw Pattern from Yarnspirations
For today’s Free Pattern Friday, we’re bringing you something I wish I had at my desk right now—a super-bulky, super-comfy knit throw pattern from our friends at Yarnspirations. Fend off that winter chill with this easy knitting pattern that’s perfect for beginners and more advanced knitters alike. Cozy up and dig into this fun, free […]
Get Organized: Tips to Sort Your Stash
Now that it’s a brand-new year, it’s pretty tempting to run out and buy some brand-new yarn, as well. (I mean, when is it NOT a good idea to buy more yarn?) However, it can be hard to justify the purchase when you have to look at your current yarn stash every day—if it’s anything […]
Two Color Cozy Cowl Tutorial
Knitting is a phenomenal way to express oneself. Calming, creative, and cozy, knitting allows us all to take a minute from our hectic lives to create something both beautiful and useful. Though there are a billion reasons to fall in love with knitting, no one can deny that one reason stands out among the rest: […]
