I’m just two weeks away from Stitch N’ Pitch at Citi Field. If you haven’t had the pleasure of attending Stitch N’ Pitch, you should check out the schedule and see if there’s a game near you! Every year, The National Needlearts Association works together with baseball teams around the country to combine two amazing … Read more
I’ve always loved the look of Irish crochet. Here’s an Irish rose choker I crocheted back in 2012. For this granny square, I wanted to combine elements of the classic Irish rose, but I took my inspiration from the mayapple flower, which has six petals. This square has a delicate beauty that makes it perfect … Read more
It’s no secret that I love crocheting granny squares! I make granny squares for “mindless” crochet at night with the tv on, or for making gifts, or for charity projects. This post contains affiliate links. The yarn for the samples was generously provided by Lion Brand. But I do like to mix things up a bit. … Read more
I usually post roundups on Friday, but this week I’m at a conference, so I decided to share another free pattern! This crochet scrubby pattern was originally published on the Galler Yarns blog, which is no longer available. I made a few updates and now I’m sharing it here. This textured scrubby is great for washing off dirt or just … Read more
I’m a big fan of Tunisian crochet, and I especially love using it to make bags. Although Tunisian crochet can be delicate and lacy, it can also make a nice, dense fabric if you use a hook that is the right size. That fabric is perfect if you’re like me and don’t love to sew … Read more