Crochet Pattern: Drawstring Beanie with Yarrow Flower

Since this summer, I’ve been writing a monthly guest post on charity crochet for Oombawka Design Crochet. The Drawstring Beanie with Yarrow Flower pattern was originally published as one of those posts, and I’ve updated the pattern to include four additional sizes. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to … Read more

Crochet Pattern: Mitered Square Pet Blanket

This simple crochet pattern for a mitered square pet blanket can be adjusted to the perfect size for your furry friend or to donate to an animal shelter. This post contains affiliate links. The yarn for the sample was generously provided by Lion Brand. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you may … Read more

3 Tips for Making the Biggest Impact with Your Charity Crochet or Knitting, plus a free pattern roundup!

Today is International Day of Charity. This annual event was first established by the United Nations in 2012. The date was selected in honor of the passing of Noble Peace Prize winner, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who devoted her life to helping others. The UN invites everyone to commemorate the day by encouraging charity and … Read more

Interview with Jessica Silverman Bryan from Project Night Night

I recently started writing a charity crochet guest post series on Oombawka Design Crochet. Each month, I share a free pattern and highlight a charity that accepts crocheted and knit donations. This month, I shared a free blanket pattern designed for Project Night Night’s “Night Night Packages,” which you can find here. Project Night Night … Read more

Crochet Pattern: Long Double Crochet Warm Up America Block

I’m just two weeks away from Stitch N’ Pitch at Citi Field. If you haven’t had the pleasure of attending Stitch N’ Pitch, you should check out the schedule and see if there’s a game near you! Every year, The National Needlearts Association works together with baseball teams around the country to combine two amazing … Read more

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