Have you ever made a crochet prayer shawl? I’m not sure what the origin of prayer shawls is, but these comfort shawls are made for people going through difficult times, including medical treatment, mourning, and other crises. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by Red Heart Yarns. Shawl photos … 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
One of my favorite bloggy things to do is review craft books. With so many books out there, it can be tough to pick out new ones for your collection. Today I’m sharing a roundup of my 2012 crafty book reviews, just in case you are expecting to go book shopping with any extra holiday … Read more