3 Tips for Crocheting the Perfect Baby Gift

3 Tips for Crocheting the Perfect Baby Gift

You’re invited to a baby shower. Maybe you decide you want to make something special to go with whatever you purchased, like a basket of gifts or filling a diaper bag. Or maybe you want to make something instead of purchasing items. So, how do 

22 Fun Facts Only a Crocheter Would Understand

22 Fun Facts Only a Crocheter Would Understand

There are just certain terms, phrases, and other “things” that only a crocheter would understand. As a crocheter, you probably know how hard it is to explain these things to a non-crocheter. And it can be frustrating because you want to share, laugh, or discuss 

5 Tips for Crocheting in the Summer Heat

5 Tips for Crocheting in the Summer Heat

Whether you’re new to crochet or you’ve been doing it for years, I’m going to guess that crocheting in the summer heat isn’t your favorite. Usually it doesn’t bother me the entire summer, just on the really hot days. But this year we’ve had a 

Why Stress Affects Your Crochet Project and How to Avoid It

Why Stress Affects Your Crochet Project and How to Avoid It

Most people I know don’t do a gauge swatch. And if I’m honest I don’t unless it’s either something I will be wearing or a new stitch I want to try (before doing a big project in it). But did you know stress affects your 

3 Simple Stretches for Crocheters

3 Simple Stretches for Crocheters

As crocheters we sit . . . a lot! It’s not hard to sit for hours while we’re crocheting, but it is hard on our bodies. But there are some simple things we can do to prevent our bodies from feeling the aches and pains 

Crochet is Good for Your Health . . . . Most of the Time

Crochet is Good for Your Health . . . . Most of the Time

There are tons of research studies that have said crochet is good for your health. It’s good for us mentally because it’s relaxing and helps with stress. And I believe that 200%. But I want to challenge that and say that it’s good for us 

Crochet Helps Me Find Peace #WhyIMake

Crochet Helps Me Find Peace #WhyIMake

There are tons of reasons why people get creative and make things. I personally started crocheting as something to do when I was pregnant with my first daughter. But recently Love Crafts asked the question, “Why do you make?” and I really took some time 

Finding Consistency in the Midst of Chaos

Finding Consistency in the Midst of Chaos

Consistency is the first thing that went out the window when schools closed, people started working from home, and stores & restaurants closed their doors. It’s made me realize just how much out bodies and our minds need it. So how do we go about 

Need a Last Minute Gift? 10 Crochet Patterns You Can Make Today

Need a Last Minute Gift? 10 Crochet Patterns You Can Make Today

With less than a month until Christmas is anyone starting to panic? Have you found the perfect gift for everyone? Or do you want to make something but have no idea what you want to crochet? No need to panic. Here are 10 crochet patterns 

Mentoring the Youth

Mentoring the Youth

For a long time it was said that “crochet is a dying art”. In the last few years there has definitely been a resurgence in popularity, but with that I believe there is a responsibility to pass on our love of crochet so that the