2025 Halloween Crochet Along

The leaves are changing color, the air is getting cooler, and Halloween is creeping closer — what better time to get your hooks moving? Celebrate the spooky season with the Halloween Crochet Along, happening now in the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups! Whether you’re stitching up eerie home decor, fun costume pieces, or spooky … Read more

11 Free Tiger Patterns To Crochet or Knit

I’m sharing a collection of 11 free tiger patterns to crochet or knit in today’s roundup. Find your next project in this tiger pattern collection including toys, blanket blocks, hats, and more! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. … Read more

Hooks & Needles Crochet Subscription Box Review

I’m sharing a review of a crochet subscription box today. We all love getting yarn-y gifts in the mail, but is a subscription box right for you? Read on for details and my review! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using … Read more

How To Make a T-Shirt Quilt Pillow

In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing how to make a t-shirt quilt pillow. Many of us have a ton of old t-shirts and aspire to make a t-shirt quilt *one day.* This beginner-friendly sewing project is a great introduction to the basics of t-shirt quilting, but you’ll finish it in a fraction of the … Read more

20+ Free Patterns for Gift Ideas for Home

I’m sharing the fourth of five weekly roundups including free patterns for gift ideas as part of the seventh annual Christmas in July Make Along! Last week’s theme was gift ideas for the home and this collection includes 20 crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for Christmas stockings and ornaments; blankets and quilts; coasters, trivets, and … Read more

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