How to use a Yarn Winder and Swift – and why you need to!
Have you heard the words “yarn winder and swift” and thought, what the heck are those and why in the world would I need them? Well then, this is the post for you! Read on to find out what these…
3 Tips: How to Make a Perfect Pom Pom
Learn how to make a pom pom out of yarn – that won’t fall apart! Click here to Pin this post for later! Ah, pom poms. We love them, we hate them. A quick Pinterest search for what you can…
Free Printable Holiday Crochet Project Planner
Wow! How are we already into November?! If you're like me, you're probably starting to calculate the number of remaining crocheting hours times the number of intended handmade gifts to determine if you'll meet those shipping deadlines in time. Yikes!
How to Naturally Dye Yarn with Mint
Learn how to naturally dye yarn with mint in this easy step-by-step tutorial using mint and an iron mordant to get a beautiful gray-green color!
How to Crochet in the Back Bump of a Chain
Learn how to crochet in the back bump of a chain for a quick and easy way to make your crochet projects look more polished! Have you ever admired someone else’s crochet and wondered how they made it look so…
Natural Dyeing: How to Dye Yarn with Black Beans
Have you ever wanted to try natural dyeing? It's as easy as raiding your pantry! Check out this step-by-step tutorial for how to dye yarn using black beans to get a gorgeous smokey blue color!
Variations of a Stitch Series, Part 3: Half Double Crochet
This is the final post of a 3 part series on simple variations of the three main stitches in standard crochet: single crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet. It includes picture tutorials and step-by-step instructions for all of the…
Variations of a Stitch Series, Part 2: Double Crochet
This post is part of a series. Part One can be found here. Part Three can be found here. It still blows my mind that the nearly infinite world of what can be made with crochet is all based on…
Variations of a Stitch Series, Part 1: Single Crochet
It still blows my mind that the nearly infinite world of what can be made with crochet is all based on only 5(ish) main stitches (US terms): chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet (Triple or…
Why crochet is making a comeback (and why you should be part of it!)
For the average person, the word “crochet” often conjures up thoughts of scratchy afghans in 70’s browns and oranges, old-fashioned lace doilies, or slightly creepy toilet paper cover dolls. “You crochet? My grandma does that!” is a fairly common response…
