Are you one of those crocheters (or knitters) who avoids making wearables because you’re not quite sure how to clean them? Or, do you just avoid wearing your gorgeous creations because you are afraid to wash them if they get dirty? Believe it or not, caring for your crochet (or knit) projects is much easier … Read more
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
Today, I’m sharing a wonderful guest post by Lindsay Lewchuk, the knitting designer and maker from Knit Eco Chic, as part of a celebration of World Environment Day (WED). If you’re not familiar with WED, you can find information on the United Nations website. Lindsay is an expert in eco yarns who began knitting in earnest while hospitalized about a … Read more
Welcome to my themed blog series, Crochet Specialty of the Month! Each month in 2015, I’ll feature a specialized crochet technique, stitch pattern, or project type through several posts. As part of this month’s focus on broomstick lace, I’m sharing an interview today with Jennifer Raymond (formerly Jennifer Crowley) from Tinking Turtle Designs. Jennifer is Virginia-based … Read more
I’m excited to share my first free knitting pattern on the blog today, a knit cupcake hat pattern! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. Yarn for this sample was generously provided by Skacel Collection. Back in September, 2014, my … Read more