I’m continuing my 30-day celebration of crochet motifs with a roundup of over 20 tips, tricks, and techniques for joining, finishing, adding embellishments, sizing, and doing just about anything else you might need to a granny square! This roundup includes photo and video tutorials, quick tips, and ultimate guide blog posts from some of my … Read more
Last month, I went to Phoenix for 5 days for Creativation, the annual conference of the Association for Creative Industries. Spinrite, the company behind Yarnspirations, was exhibiting with a booth and I thought it would be fun to wear my Two-Toned Diamonds Infinity Scarf when I stopped by. Except for this tiny detail. You see, … Read more
If you’re a crochet lover, you know it’s a great hobby that allows you to make useful and beautiful finished objects. You may also be aware of the many other benefits crochet can provide over the course of a lifetime, including stress relief, protection from mental decline, improved motor skills, and more. The gift of … Read more
Tomorrow is I Love Yarn Day, one of my favorite days of the year! This annual event, organized by the Craft Yarn Council, is now in its sixth year, and this year’s theme, #StitchItForward, is all about teaching. To celebrate, I thought I would share some of my favorite yarn-related tutorials from around the web. … Read more
I love crocheting bags but they don’t always stand up to the test of time without a liner. I rarely feel inspired to drag out the sewing machine to make a liner, and sometimes I just don’t have a fabric on hand that will work with the yarn I’ve chosen for my bag. In the … Read more