Last week I was at Jo-Ann’s buying a birthday gift for a friend. I’m sure like many crafters it’s hard to just go in the the craft store and only buy one thing. I almost always have to stop by the yarn section. As I was perusing the yarn section this yarn from Big Twist … Continue reading
Directions: Yarn over and insert hook into stitch. Then pull the yarn till it’s about the same height as the stitch before (approximately 2 chains high). 2. Yarn over and out through the first loop only. 3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. There should be 2 loops left of the hook. 4. Repeat steps … Continue reading
Pompoms are wonderful! They are cute and fluffy. They add a little something to that plain hat or scarf. They are super easy to make and you don’t even need to know how to crochet! This pompom garland is quick to make and the materials are pretty cheap. It would be prefect to hang in … Continue reading
Great news everyone! Pompoms are super cute and super easy to make, you don’t even need to know how to crochet or knit! I’m adding this guide to instruct how to make pompoms for hats, scarfs, blankets, and this lovely pompom garland. Pompoms are fairly simple, you will need: yarn, scissors, and card board. When … Continue reading
I was asked to make a “retro” crochet gift for a moving away party. As I was thinking about what would be a nice, practical gift I remember seeing these cute cat coasters. They looked pretty simple to make as no pattern was included. I’m not sure you can classify them as retro, but who doesn’t … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year again! The time where every store is filled with Christmas items (even though Thanksgiving hasn’t passed yet). The time where the leaves start to change and fall off trees. When Starbucks breaks out their red cups and eggnog latte! And that time where I start to make my Christmas … Continue reading
I thought it would be nice to share with you a couple of laughs. I have’t been able to pick up my hooks lately. I’ve been flying a lot and don’t have the heart to take them on the plane, incase they get taken away at security. I’ve heard that nonmetal hooks and nettles are … Continue reading
I am a goals person. The only way I get things done is if I make a to-do list. Like most folks in my family, I start too many projects and never finish half of them. Lists help keep me inline. This purse made my to-list this week yet, it actually got finished very quickly! … Continue reading
Does anyone else have a hard time taking pictures of their crochet/knit/DIY projects? I feel like the only time I can take good pictures is outside with plenty of natural light. As an amateur photographer I was doing a little research on taking better pictures and I found a the light box. Basically, a light box is … Continue reading
A few winters ago I made myself a sweater. It was right after Christmas and I had gotten this awesome crochet book. I picked out my pattern, bought my yarn, and made the sweater. Let’s just say it didn’t quite turn out like the picture. I was really proud of it, I just never wore … Continue reading
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