This post contains affiliate links. I’m reviewing Knitting Brioche-Stitch Socks: 14 Easy Patterns for Tube Socks by Barbara Sander today. I recently received a review copy from the nice people at Martingale & Company. If you’ve been wanting to try out the brioche stitch, or wanting to make socks without dealing with heel shaping, (or both) then this … Read more
This is an unusual crafting week for me, which is perhaps why I’m plagued with doubt. First, I have both a knitting and a crochet project going on at the same time. Second, both projects are using colors that are outside of my comfort zone. And, both are intended as gifts, which will hopefully be … Read more
Remember this? I started this knit hat design during Knit and Crochet Design Week. (You can find my posts here: Intro/Kickoff, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, and Day 6.) Somewhere along the way, I decided that I wasn’t pleased with the way the decreases were working out. I still haven’t … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. I’m an advanced crocheter, but there’s always more to learn – and more people to learn it from. As a crochet teacher, I consider it part of my own continued development to learn from other teachers. Since last July, as part of the Year of Projects hosted by the Come … Read more
Seasonality doesn’t have much of an effect on my crocheting and knitting. I probably make more blankets than anything else, and these are usually in response to events (new babies, new homes, engagements, etc.) that happen year round. In years past, I was very good about planning ahead for the winter holidays, and actually made … Read more