Nine years ago, I turned my passion for crafts into Underground Crafter. Over the years (and especially since I launched the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show podcast in 2014), I’ve had many crocheters, knitters, and other crafters reach out to me and ask how to turn a hobby into a business. This post is sponsored by … Read more
The Crosshatch Stitch Baby Blanket uses simple stitch pattern to create a delightful chevron without complicated decreases. Carry the unworked yarns up the side and then cover with a border to minimize the number of yarn tails you need to weave in at the end. The beautiful but easy crochet blanket makes a perfect gift … Read more
Have you ever crocheted a bracelet? Bracelets are great projects for learning new-to-you techniques, like beading, textured stitches, or Tunisian crochet. Bracelet projects are small enough that you can finish quickly (and feel accomplished). Bracelets are also great stashbuster projects since they use just a small amount of yarn. You can wear or gift them … Read more
On the weekends, I’m inviting some of my crochet, knitting, and crafty friends for a takeover of my Instagram account so they can share their talents with you. Since you can’t easily share links on Instagram, afterwards I’ll share a roundup including links to all the patterns and projects featured in the takeover. So, are … Read more
Earlier this year, I visited the Hemptique booth at Creativation, a trade show for the craft and hobby industry. I was very impressed with the range of colors they had available in hemp cord. The representative gave me some samples and I’ve been crocheting bracelets from them ever since. Today I’m sharing a crochet bracelet … Read more