I don’t think it’s any secret that I love to crochet blankets and granny squares. (if you need further evidence, you may enjoy my free crochet pattern for the Mod 9-Patch Blanket.) I’ve experimented with many different joining techniques and to be honest, I don’t have a favorite. Today, I’m sharing one way to easily join granny … Read more
We’re only one week into July and it’s already shaping up as the summer of the online crochet-a-long (CAL). I just started the Picnic Basket Shawl CAL last week, and there are several more fun crochet-a-longs in progress, including the Sea-Foam Mandala Pillow CAL on Crochet Memories, the Christmas Present CAL on ELK Studio, the Wildflower Shoulder Bag … Read more
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