5 Tips for Successful Yarn Substitutions | #Crochet #TipsTuesday

Have you ever found the perfect pattern but you want to use a different yarn than the one that’s recommended? Maybe the yarn is too expensive, too difficult to locate, or discontinued. Or, perhaps you just want to use some yarn that is already in your stash. Yarn substitution isn’t as challenging as it can seem, … Read more

15 Free Crochet Patterns for Baby Blankets & Layettes

On Fridays, I share a link blast on Twitter and Facebook to get you excited about crocheting all weekend! Keeping with the #FlashbackFriday meme, I’m sharing patterns were first released at least 12 months ago. Today, I’m sharing a roundup of more than 15 free crochet patterns for baby blankets and other items for a layette set. Baby projects are small … Read more

Crochet Pattern: Girls’ Night In Napkin Rings and Wine Glass “Charms”

Today, I’m sharing a new free crochet pattern that is designed for using up leftover bits of yarn and buttons from your collection. It’s a great crochet hostess gift, too! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. Last week, I shared … Read more

6 Ways to Restore Your Lost #Crojo | #Crochet #TipsTuesday

Have you ever lost your crojo? Crojo is a term many crocheters use to describe the combination of crochet skills and enthusiasm with mojo, an intangible, magic power that includes creative inspiration. Whether you always experience a little dip in your crochet enthusiasm as the weather gets warmer, or a difficult project is making crochet seem like a chore, … Read more

20 Free Crochet Bag Patterns

On Fridays, I share a link blast on Twitter and Facebook to get you excited about crocheting all weekend! Keeping with the #FlashbackFriday meme, I’m sharing patterns were first released at least 12 months ago. Today, I’m sharing a roundup of 20 free crochet patterns for bags. Bags are portable projects and they can be used all year, so they are … Read more

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