Tag: crochet

>Yarn Bombing Basics & Pics

> Ok, I did a post the other day about my opinions on the pros and cons of yarn bombing. (click here for post)  Some made comments that they didn’t know what it was, so I thought I would shed some light on the subject. According to 

>Crocheted Daisy Beanie

>When I first started creating my own patterns, my 3 year old was the child I made the most hats for.  It was mainly because she was smaller, and cuter for pics :), and because she was willing.  But, I think I’ve created a monster.  

>My Crochet Time

>Write about your typical crafting time. When it is that you are likely to craft – alone or in more social environments, when watching TV or whilst taking bus journeys. For me, crochet time is, whenever I can find time.  I have 5 of my 

>My Yarn Diet

>My goal for 2011 was to use up as much of my yarn stash as possible . . . without adding to it.  I told my hubby its my yarn diet.  Let’s just say it hasn’t been going very well.  I started out great by organizing my 

>March is National Crochet Month

>March is National Crochet Month and, to help promote the art of crochet, I’ve got some giveaways in the works.  Have you always wanted to learn how to add beads to your crochet project? Perfect, here’s my first giveaway. EASY BEAD-AS-YOU-GO CROCHET PROJECTS  Here’s how to 

Adding Gauge to Patterns

To be honest, I’ve never been a “gauge” crocheter.  This, in my opinion, is a very bad habit I’ve developed.  When I make afghans, scarves, etc. I, for the most part, don’t care if the gauge matches.  As long as it looks ok.  When I started 

>Crocheting For A Cause

>There are plenty of crocheters (and knitters) who donate to worthy causes every year.  But, because of my background, my friend Ruth’s story touched my heart.  I wanted to share it with you. I recently ‘met’ Ruth through Facebook.  I had graduated high school with her 

>Crochet vs. Knitting

>I’m hoping one of my knitting followers, or even a crocheter who knows how to knit will help me. For years I’ve heard about the tension between knitters and crocheters.  Never having experienced it I used to just laugh it off and think someone was 

Tips for Teaching Children to Crochet

My mother taught me to crochet when I was 5 years old.  I was in my 20’s when I picked up a hook again, but it didn’t take me long to become hooked (pun intended).  Naturally, now that I have 5 daughters of my own, 

>If I Crochet Really Fast Can I Count It As Excercise?

> I love this shelf sitter! I think I need one. You can purchase them at Red Heart. They have knit ones, & yarn ones, too. (this is my own personal opinion, they are not paying me to do this product review) As I laughed