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 …
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Reaching Out, One Stitch At a Time
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How to Finish Your Crochet Gifts by Christmas
As Christmas approaches most of us wonder how we’re going to get crochet projects done in time. We prioritze who we’ll see before Christmas against who we won’t see until the day after. We stay up until midnight on Christmas Eve and into the early …
Tips to Crochet the Perfect Project
I’m pretty sure we all want to sit down and crochet the perfect project…..every time! We want the pattern to be easy, we want the yarn to look and feel the way we had hoped, and we want it to come out the way it …
A Gift Guide for the Crocheter who has Everything
Do you have a crocheter in your life that seems to have everything? I’ve put together a Crocheter’s Gift Guide that has some unique gift ideas. My hope is that you will be able to find that perfect gift for the crocheter who seems to have …
Preparing for the Holidays
Holidays – they come from out of nowhere, and they sneak up on us fast – especially if you’re a gift maker. And, if you’re anything like me, you’ll still be crocheting on Christmas Eve. (Please tell me I’m not the only one who does …
Tips for Designing Your First Pattern
Designing your first pattern can be overwhelming but with a few simple pointers it doesn’t have to be. It’s time to look at your pattern from a different perspective and shed a whole new light on the subject. Let’s look at 3 tips that will …
The #1 Reason to Save Your First Crochet Project
Are you wondering what to do with that first crochet project? Maybe you feel like it came out terrible and you can’t possibly give it away. Or maybe you just want to frog it and start over. STOP! Read this before you make any decisions. …
Does the Beginning Chain Count as a Stitch?
I get emails all the time asking for pattern help. One of the questions I hear the most is, “How do I know if the beginning chain is included in the stitch count?” – or similar versions of the same question. I can’t give you …
3 Crochet Terms that You Might be Misusing
There are three crochet terms that are commonly misused….or so I thought. While researching to find out why these 3 words are being used wrong, I realized something – They aren’t….or are they? My theories about them were on the right track but there is, …
5 Tools Every Crocheter Needs
There are basic tools every crocheter needs; tools of the trade that you will find in almost any crocheters bag. There are some you need, and some that are just nice to have. For those just starting out on their crochet journey, I’ve compiled a …