One-Skein Crochet Shawl Pattern: Piraguas Shawl

Today I’m sharing a one-skein crochet shawl pattern as part of the 2022 Summer Vibes Blog Hop. The Piraguas Shawl is a light and airy shawl made with just one skein of self-striping, cotton-blend sock yarn. This pattern is beginner-friendly (or “I’m watching streaming”-friendly). This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no … Read more

Simple Crochet Scarf Pattern: Brushtrokes Scarf

I’m so excited to be participating in the Scarf of the Month Crochet Along with The Stitchin’ Mommy and Oombawka Design Crochet again! My contribution for this month’s CAL is a simple crochet scarf pattern that alternates rows of herringbone double crochet with rows of single crochet to form a stitch pattern that slants like … Read more

48+ Handmade Gift Ideas for Women

We’ve come to the end of the second week of our fourth annual Christmas in July Make Along, which means it must be time for a roundup! Today I’m sharing 48+ free handmade gift ideas for women. This roundup includes crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for garments and accessories and more, along with links to … Read more

Sectional Blanket 27: Herringbone Double Crochet

Welcome to Week 27 of the Sectional Blanket mystery crochet along! This week, we will crochet our twenty-seventh section using the herringbone double crochet, a variation on the double crochet stitch that has a more pronounced tilt. Your gauge for a herringbone double crochet may be different than that of your standard crochet, so consider … Read more

Sewing Pattern: Stack and Slice Quilted Tote

I’m so excited to share this beginner-friendly quilted tote bag pattern as part of the Christmas in July Make Along. This simple tote is perfectly sized for daily adventures and it makes a great gift. Using the stack and slice method, each bag is completely unique, too. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive … Read more

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