One of the complaints I’ve often heard about using the Traditional Granny Square pattern for blankets is that it has too many spaces and holes and isn’t warm enough. If this is one of your concerns, too, you’ll enjoy today’s pattern for the Double Crochet Granny Square. This variation of the traditional granny square is … Read more
This motif combines two of my favorite things: the Traditional Granny Square and a mitered square. (If you love mitered squares, too, check out my free patterns for the Mitered Square Pet Blanket and the Tunisian Crochet Mitered Square Pillow.) Combining a granny with a mitered square creates an interesting combination of lace and solid … Read more
Back in January, I went to Phoenix for Creativation, the trade show of the Association for Creative Industries. One of the best parts of this event was getting the opportunity to meet representatives (in person!) from some of the craft brands I work with all the time. This post contains affiliate links. Materials for the … Read more
Back in April, I was introduced to several bloggers who work with Expressions Vinyl at the Snap! Conference. I’ve always been intrigued by vinyl, but I also found it intimidating. This post contains affiliate links. This post is sponsored by Expressions Vinyl but all opinions and thoughts are my own. Additional materials for this project … Read more
A few weeks ago, I shared the free knitting pattern for the Two-Toned Diamonds Infinity Scarf. I used a set of Clover Takumi circular knitting needles to make it, after Clover sent me a pair in another size to try out. This post contains affiliate links. I’ve used Clover Takumi straight needles before — all … Read more