Today is Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving. I’m sharing some of my favorite crochet and knitting related charity links today in honor of this event, which encourages us to put aside the shopping for a moment during the holiday season. I hope this roundup with inspire you to share your talent (or money!) with … Read more
Today I’m sharing an interview with knitting designer, Peggy Jean Kaylor, along with a roundup of five of my favorite patterns from her collection. Like me, Peggy Jean is participating in the 2014 Indie Design Gift-a-Long, a virtual extravaganza running through December 31st here on Ravelry. This post contains affiliate links. Stefanie can be found on Ravelry (as pjkaylor and on … Read more
It’s that time of year when we all start thinking about gifts for others – and for ourselves. I’ll be sharing a series of gift guides for crocheters, starting with today’s edition: Yarn Club Memberships and CSA Shares. Yarn club memberships and CSA shares are gifts that keep on giving. For the next month, or … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. Today, I’m really excited to share an interview with Stefanie Bold, a German crochet and knitting designer, along with a roundup of four of my favorite patterns from her collection. Like me, Stefanie is participating in the 2014 Indie Design Gift-a-Long, a virtual extravaganza running through December 31st here on Ravelry. In … Read more
Right now, many crocheters and knitters are revving up for the holiday crafting season. Unfortunately, this time of year can be filled with late nights, repetitive stress injuries, and disappointment. In the hopes of sparing you these dramas, I’m sharing my 5 tips for holiday crafting success. 1) Create gifts only for those who are “worthy” It … Read more