I’m continuing my series of tutorials on joining granny squares (and other crochet and knitting projects) today with a tutorial on using the slip stitch join. As I’ve mentioned before, I love granny squares but I don’t have a favorite way to join them. I like to switch it up! If you love granny squares, … Read more
Today is International Day of Charity. This annual event was first established by the United Nations in 2012. The date was selected in honor of the passing of Noble Peace Prize winner, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who devoted her life to helping others. The UN invites everyone to commemorate the day by encouraging charity and … Read more
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 were first released last year. Today, I’m sharing a roundup of 15 free crochet patterns for men’s accessories. This roundup includes hats, scarves, cowls, and sets of hats with … Read more
Are you looking for an easy, knit-look crochet hat pattern? Then try out the Faux Mistake Rib Watchman’s Cap, my most popular free crochet pattern of all time (as of January, 2020). This simple pattern makes a cozy, gender-neutral stretchy cap that looks like it was knit. The pattern is available in 8 sizes, with … Read more
I’ve really been enjoying watching all of the squares that everyone is making for the Mystery Lapghan Crochet-a-Long. Seeing lots and lots of grannies inspired me to continue my series on joining techniques. As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve tried many of ways to join granny squares and have never settled on a favorite method. (Variety … Read more