In New York City, we’re in the midst of a cold wave, complete with a heavy snow storm just a few days ago. Work has been a bit stressful, so I decided to do some “comfort crocheting” to get through the chilly nights at home, and a cozy throw seemed like just the right project. … Read more
Back in January, I went to Phoenix for Creativation, the trade show of the Association for Creative Industries. One of the best parts of this event was getting the opportunity to meet representatives (in person!) from some of the craft brands I work with all the time. This post contains affiliate links. Materials for the … Read more
It’s no secret that I love to crochet baby blankets as gifts. This post contains affiliate links. I especially enjoy motif projects, because they are portable right up until the end. This blanket is made up of 46 hexagons and it keeps the honeycomb shape for visual appeal. I combined neutral colors with a pop … 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 granny squares. (I’m pretty sure this is no secret to any regular reader of my blog.) Since I do a lot of my crocheting while commuting, I enjoy the portability. I usually prefer 6″ (15 cm) squares, but for this pattern, I decided to try something a little different: a 4″ (10 … Read more