FO Friday: Baby legwarmers and Winner: 30 Min-Knits

For the second week in the row, I’ve finished a quick project from stash yarn for my friend AW’s new baby. This post contains affiliate links. This is my version of the Cozy Crawlers Leg Warmers from Linda Permann‘s Little Crochet: Modern Designs for Babies and Toddlers.  (The pattern is also available as a free … Read more

Non-yarn haul: Knitty City

Although I’ve been participating in Surmount the Stash all year and have been fairly good about avoiding new yarn purchases, the siren song of my favorite local yarn shop, Knitty City, began calling to me last night. The start of my yarn craving was receiving an email update about another local yarn shop that is closing … Read more

Year of Projects, Year 2: Burst

Yesterday, I had a burst of creative energy and the time to crochet.  I designed a Bruges lace scarf pattern and made the sample. I don’t usually finish one of my Year of Projects goals on the same day that I start it, so I’m as amazed as you are.  This will ultimately be a … Read more

Book review and Giveaway: Ami Ami Dogs 2 by Mitsuki Hoshi

This post contains affiliate links. Today, I’m teaching at the Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival in Hemlock, NY.  I scheduled this review of Ami Ami Dogs 2: More Seriously Cute Crochet by Mitsuki Hoshi to keep you company while I’m away :).  I’m also hosting a giveaway for one copy of the book, which I … Read more

Year of Projects: Crochet Master Class – Interview with Crochet Master, Julia Bryant

 This post contains affiliate links. This post is part of my Year of Projects: Crochet Master Class series.  You can find my first two posts on Tunisian crochet here and here. I’ve been working on Tunisian crochet a lot in the past few weeks since I’m teaching beginner Tunisian classes at the Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival … Read more

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