Last month, I visited Los Angeles for a few days for #BlogHer16. BlogHer conferences have been going strong since 2005, and this is the second time I’ve been to one. They are multi-day celebrations of women content creators, including bloggers, YouTubers, and podcasters. This post contains affiliate links. And speaking of podcasters, that’s actually why … Read more
This shawlette pattern is the perfect project to wear to to gift for the holidays. When I was growing up, we spent most holidays at my maternal grandparents’ house. My grandmother would spend most of the day making everyone else feel comfortable. She would have multiple dishes cooking and, while the guests were often dressed … Read more
On Fridays, I share a link blast 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. Comfort and prayer shawls are a great way to wrap someone in handmade love. These patterns are perfect for a loved one … Read more
In this post, I’m shining a spotlight on our August giveaway sponsor for the Holiday Stashdown Crochet-a-Long. (If you’re just learning about the CAL now, you can find more details here.) This post contains affiliate links. This month’s featured sponsor is Red Heart Yarns! Red Heart also sponsored the crochet-a-long in 2015. Please show your … Read more
I know I’m not the only crocheter (or knitter) out there who loves to experiment with new and exciting yarns. When I was a kid, yarn was pretty much only available wound into balls and big, center-pull skeins, but now you can find yarn in all sorts of variations. In this tutorial, I show you … Read more