This post is part of my monthly charity spotlight series where I highlight a charity that accepts crochet or knit donations and share a free pattern, so read on for details! This post contains affiliate links. Materials for the sample were generously provided by Denise and Kraemer Yarns. Featured Charity: Foster Care to Success (The … Read more
A few weeks ago, I shared four tips to keep you crocheting in the heat of summer, and today, I’m adding another: working with crochet lace. Summer is the perfect time to explore the many varieties of crochet lace. You can make stunning projects and learn new skills at the same time! In this post, … Read more
Double-ended crochet is one of my favorite hidden secrets of crochet. It’s much easier to do than it seems and it creates fabulous reversible projects. This post contains affiliate links. If you’ve never done double-ended crochet before, the Skinny Minny Scarf is the perfect pattern to try it on. I used two different weights of … Read more
I’m on a bit of a Tunisian roll these days. After sharing the free Tunisian crochet pattern for the Modern Melissa Skirt last week, I decided to dust off the Mitered Square Pillow. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. … Read more
I love looking through vintage crochet books. (If you do, too, you may want to check out the archives of my Vintage Needlecrafts Pick of the Week series.) But, let’s face it. The farther back you go, the harder it is to understand the stitch patterns. There aren’t as many “conventions,” like standard naming. And, … Read more