It’s September and (in my mind, at least), that means the handmade holiday season has officially started! I’m celebrating with two crochet alongs: the fourth annual Holiday Stashdown CAL and the Halloween CAL. Feel free to join in or spread the word! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost … Read more
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost fall! To get ready for the colder weather, I’m sharing a roundup of 24 free knitting patterns for pom pom hats. These include slouchy hats, beanies, and stocking caps. Each one is embellished with a pom pom. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added … Read more
Today’s #TipsTuesday post is a guest post from Karen Whooley, the crochet designer, author, and teacher. Karen is going to share her tips for working with hand dyed yarn and introduce us to her new book, Coastal Crochet. If you love the beauty of hand dyed yarn but aren’t quite sure how to work with … Read more
It’s hard to believe that fall is just around the corner. I’m getting back into making yarny gifts for the holidays. If you’re thinking ahead, too, you may want to check out my latest crochet-a-long, the Phoenix Shawl CAL. If you’re looking for something more holiday-specific, you may want to see this teaser post for … Read more
Emily from Fiat Fiber Arts is joining us again and she’s sharing her best tips and tricks for making pompoms and tassels. Pompoms and tassels make great additions to any crochet, knitting, or craft project. They can even make projects by themselves! If you struggle with making plump and beautiful pompoms and tassels, read on … Read more