Over the summer, I took some time off from the monthly charity spotlight posts but I’m back featuring another charity that accepts handmade for donation, so read on for details and a free pattern for a crochet ripple afghan, the Rippled Security Blanket! This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided … Read more
Back in June, I visited The National NeedleArts Association’s summer trade show. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by Wool and the Gang. I got to try out all sorts of fun new-to-me yarns, including Wool and the Gang’s Billie Jean, a cotton yarn made from upcycled denim. Wool … Read more
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you probably know that I have a sizeable button collection. I can’t seem to stop acquiring more, either, so I was looking for a project that was fast to make and could help me cut through my button stash. The post contains affiliate links. At the … Read more
I love crocheting bags because you can put them to use right away, no matter what the weather. Confession time: I don’t love sewing in liners. Without a liner, there are limits to what can be carried inside of a crocheted bag. In yesterday’s post, I shared a photo tutorial for making a no-sew liner … Read more
After I finished making the sample A Beginner’s Super Scarf, I knew it needed a companion – a matching hat. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by WeCrochet. I debated whether to repeat the texture throughout the hat and decided it would be more dramatic if I didn’t! (Also, … Read more