This shawlette pattern is the perfect project to wear to to gift for the holidays. When I was growing up, we spent most holidays at my maternal grandparents’ house. My grandmother would spend most of the day making everyone else feel comfortable. She would have multiple dishes cooking and, while the guests were often dressed … Read more
Like so many crocheters, knitters, and other crafters, I love to make handmade gifts for my friends and family for the winter holidays. I can express my creativity while making higher quality DIY gifts than I can usually afford to buy! But, let’s face it. Every winter, countless crafters get overwhelmed by making gifts for … Read more
I’m thrilled to share the third pattern in this year’s Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along. (If you’re new to the Holiday Stashdown CAL, you can find all the details here.) This simple cowl crochet pattern works up fast with mock bobbles, and it’s a one-skein wonder! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at … Read more
I’m excited to announce that we’ll be continuing the Holiday Stashdown CAL for 2016! I’ve teamed up with 19 other crochet designers to share 24 free crochet patterns for holiday gift and decoration projects with you. Each pattern will be a one-skein project, or a stashbuster/scrappy project, so you can work from your own existing … Read more
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