The past few weeks have been officially cold enough to enjoy wearing my favorite fall crocheting and knitting projects. Do you have a favorite project you’ve made for yourself? I hope so, since far too many crafters seem to give away, donate, or sell all of their handmade goodies! This post contains affiliate links. I … Read more
I’m sharing an interview with crochet and knitting designer, author, and teacher, Sara Delaney, as part of the blog tour for her new book. If you’ve ever thought about designing your own crochet projects for yourself or to share your patterns with other people, you’ll definitely want to read it! I’ve also included a roundup … Read more
As the weather cools down, it turns into prime time for displaying our crocheted creations. With the Craft Yarn Council reporting that 86% of crocheters list scarves as their favorite projects, there’s a good chance you have quite a few in your closet. Are you looking for a new way to wear your scarf? In … Read more
This is the sixth post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. Today’s roundup includes 60 handmade gift ideas for kids, including 15 free fabric tutorials, 30 free crochet patterns, 12 free knitting patterns, and 3 free crafty tutorials. These project ideas include softies, lovies or cuddly blankets, … Read more
If you’re a long-time reader of Underground Crafter, today’s pattern for Bette the Piglet may look mighty familiar. You may recognize this amigurumi pig as the favicon you see on top of the menu bar. (She also used to be my Ravelry avatar.) This is a simple amigurumi project made with only sewn pieces. It … Read more