This list is everything I wish I knew when I started crocheting. Over the years I’ve picked up these tips, so I would like to share them with you. I hope beginner crocheters, and even more experienced ones, find my list of things every new crocheter should know helpful. Leave a comment below if you […]
The Importance of Gauge Swatches
Today I want to talk about the importance of gauge swatches. What many crocheters don’t know is that gauge swatches are important in a lot of patterns. If your gauge isn’t correct your finished product could come out all wrong. So what exactly is a crochet gauge swatch?
Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn Review
Today’s yarn review is going to be on Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn. This yarn is 100% acrylic and considered a 4-worsted weight yarn. Many have compared this yarn to Red Heart Super Saver, but I find that it’s much softer. For the crocheters out there, the recommended hook size is a size I-9, […]
Black Friday Yarn Haul Shopping Trip
Hey everyone! Today I’m going to share my Black Friday yarn haul with you! With a TON of great Black Friday yarn deals out there, I thought I would take advantage of these sales and write a yarn haul post. Other stores had great Black Friday deals, I’m sure, but for the purposes of this […]
Reasons Why I Love to Crochet
Crochet is one of those passions that I can never let go. Not only is it a form of relaxation for me, but it also helps to relieve some of my stress and anxiety. It’s also one of those passions where I feel like I can really show off my creativity and part of who […]
Deborah Norville Every Day Yarn Review
Today I will be reviewing Deborah Norville Every Day yarn. This yarn is considered a 4-worsted weight premium 100% acrylic yarn. The yarn label says that it is anti-pilling, which means this yarn will hold up a little better than other brands. I’m not saying other brands aren’t great, but it’s just something to be […]
Snowmen and Penguin Hats Available!
Snowmen and penguin hats are now available in my Etsy shop!
Crocheted Softies Book Review
Hi everyone! Today’s book review is going to be on Stacey Trock’s second Amigurumi book titled Crocheted Softies. Comparing this book to her first book, which you can check out here, she has done another wonderful job in coming up with more adorable designs. With this book, the designs featured are animals from around the […]
My Favorite and Most Used Yarn Brands (2016)
Hey everyone! Today I’m going to share some of my favorite and most used yarn brands with you. I’m sure I will be adding to this list, but for now these are the yarns I tend to gravitate towards. However, these aren’t in any specific order. I’ve also included some pictures of some items I […]
Where Do I Typically Purchase Yarn?
Hey everyone! Today I’ll be talking about where do I typically purchase yarn from. As any crocheter knows, you need to have lots of yarn on hand for any projects you are working on. Everyone has their favorites, but these are some of the places where I find I frequent the most when I need […]