If you love crocheting gifts, any time of year can be wonderfully inspiring. In addition to seasonal holidays, there are always birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, and other opportunities for handmade gift giving. Here are three tips for making the most of your handmade gifts. This post contains affiliate links. I’ve been making handmade gifts for … Read more
Back in 2013, I was introduced to conceptual crochet, and I worked on what has become my favorite super-cold-weather-go-to scarf: my temperature scarf. I learned a lot from that project, and as we come to the beginning of another year, I want to share these tips with you to help you plan your own year-long … Read more
I love crocheting blankets, so I keep a stash of handmade baby blankets in my closet for last minute gifts. Once in a while, though, a dear friend or family member will be welcoming a newborn, and I decide to make up something special. Here are 3 tips for crocheting customized gifts to thrill your favorite parents-to-be. This … Read more
If you followed along with the Mystery Lapghan Crochet-a-Long, you might be in the early stages of granny square withdrawal now that the CAL has ended. Today, I’m sharing another way to join granny squares: the join-as-you-go method (also known as JAYG). You can use this on your next granny square project. This post contains … Read more
While some crocheters and knitters block all of their projects and others block none, most seem to take a middle ground by blocking some of their projects. If you’ve been hesitant about blocking your work, follow these easy tips to find out how to block your crochet and knit projects for best results. This post … Read more