Knitting Pattern: Sand Stitch Square

The Anthology Blanket is a sampler blanket that will be released throughout 2016 as a knit-a-long. For more details, including a schedule and links to all previously released posts, visit the Anthology Blanket home page. This post contains affiliate links. This is the first square in the Anthology Blanket Knit-a-Long. The Sand Stitch creates a … Read more

Crochet Pattern: For Kyle Baby Blanket

I love ripples. But there’s something about having a clean, straight edge on a blanket that I really enjoy. So for this crochet ripple baby blanket, I chose a stitch pattern that creates the appearance of a ripple when striped, but keeps the edges straight. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at … Read more

Guest Post: Donna Wolfe Tells All About Broomstick Lace, and Her New Book, Broomstick Lace Crochet

I’m excited to share a guest post today from Donna Wolfe, the crochet designer and teacher behind the Naztazia YouTube channel. Donna has recently added “author” to her credentials, so I asked her to share a guest post with us today about her new book on broomstick lace. Since Donna is a multimedia gal, she … Read more

#FlashbackFriday Crochet Link Blast 26: Best of the Best

On Fridays, I share a link blast on G+, Twitter and Facebook to get you excited about crocheting all weekend! In keeping with the #FlashbackFriday meme, I’m sharing patterns that were first released at least 12 months ago. For the second week in a row, this link blast is a bit different than usual. I’m sharing a roundup … Read more

Holiday Stashdown Challenge 2015 Sponsor Spotlight: The Sewing Machine

I’m shining a spotlight on another wonderful prize sponsor for the end-of-CAL giveaway for the Holiday Stashdown Crochet-a-Long. (If you’re just learning about the CAL now, you can find more details here.) This post’s featured sponsor is Julie from The Sewing Machine. Show your support by following Julie  on Facebook | Twitter. This post contains … Read more

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