It’s only September, but in handmade time, that means the winter holidays are right around the corner! I’ll be sharing handmade gift roundups for the next eleven weeks, starting with the larger projects (blankets) this week and working our way down to the smallest projects as the holidays get closer (and as we run out … Read more
Finger crochet is a great way to enjoy crochet when you don’t have a hook on hand (or, when your hook isn’t the right size for your yarn). It’s also a great way to teach crochet, since your fingers only have to focus on the mechanics of the stitches and not on how to hold … Read more
I’m excited to have Kathryn from AllFreeKnitting.com here today with a guest post about a topic I know very little about: loom knitting. Kathryn’s going to share the basic information you’ll need before getting started with loom knitting. I found her post so inspiring that I started looking for loom knitting patterns, and I’ve included … Read more
I’m sharing a guest post by CrochetN’Crafts for the Baby Teething Lovey crochet pattern. Since this teething crochet toy pattern is so cute, I thought I’d also include a roundup of nine more free crochet patterns for baby designed by CrochetN’Crafts! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to … Read more
I’m continuing my Cricut Basics series with a question that many crafters ask: Will I use the Cricut machine enough to justify the price? In this post, I’m going to answer the question specifically from the point of view of someone who isn’t a paper crafter and who enjoys working with fiber (fabric and yarn). … Read more