This post contains affiliate links. Most crocheters and knitters are inspired to pick up their hooks and needles in the fall and winter to create wearables for the colder weather and gifts for the winter holidays. But, summer can be a great time to crochet and knit, too, especially if you choose your yarns and … Read more
Are you one of many crocheters who is hesitant to work with thinner yarns, like lace and sock yarns, or crochet cotton thread? These yarns can make crocheting in the warmer months much more pleasurable, and they can be used to create intricate and beautiful projects. With these four tips, you’ll be ready to play … Read more
If you’ve been reading the blog for any length of time, you know that I enjoy making charity projects. In the past, I would participate in charity crochet-a-longs online and ship my creations to organizations throughout the country and the world. With rising postage costs, more and more crocheters are looking for ways to contribute … Read more
Back in March, I traveled to Atlanta for work. I got into town a bit early, so I had the chance to visit a local yarn shop, Needle Nook. My journey on public transportation from the hotel took a bit longer than I planned, but the woman was kind enough to let me in although … Read more
As this year’s celebration of (Inter)National Crochet Month starts winding down, I reached out to several other crochet designers to ask what skills and techniques were most helpful to them in building their crochet skills. I got back some great answers that I’m sharing with you today. These tutorials and tips include things you may … Read more