Hey everybody! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make a back post double crochet. A back post stitch means that it’s raised crochet stitches on the opposite or back side of your work that’s not facing you. This is a great way to give your work some interest by […]
Spring 2017 Craft Fair Experience
Hey everyone! Today I’ll be talking about my spring 2017 craft fair experience. This was my first craft fair of the year, which I was super excited about. It’s always nice to be able to attend different craft fairs to get my name out there and to see what each venue is like. Some venues […]
How to Make a Front Post Double Crochet
Hey everybody! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make a front post double crochet. A front post stitch means that it’s raised crochet stitches on the surface of your work that’s facing you. This is a great way to give your work some interest by using this technique to […]
Finding Motivation in a Crochet Rut
Let’s face it: there are going to be times where you feel like you are in a crochet rut. It happens to the best of us, including me. There are times when I’m stuck on a project that I can’t figure out or I have no idea what I want to crochet next. If this […]
How to Crochet in the Round
Hey everybody! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to crochet in the round. I have two different methods to show you, which I will do by having step-by-step picture instructions for you to follow along. Gather up your supplies and let’s begin!
Red Heart Soft Yarn Review
Today’s yarn review is going to be on Red Heart Soft. Boy does this yarn live up to its name! I love the feeling of this yarn as it is very soft and snuggly.
How to Make a Magic Circle
Hey everybody! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make a magic circle. This is an alternative method you can use when working in the round instead of starting with a slip knot. I prefer this method because you’re able to close up the hole at the beginning easier than […]
Crochet Room Tour
Today I’m going to give you a sneak peek and give you a crochet room tour! I have a spare bedroom in my condo that I use to keep all of my yarn, crochet projects, and other supplies. You will get a behind-the-scenes look at my crochet room, which I also happen to share with […]
How to Change Colors in Crochet
Hey everybody! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to change colors. This is a great way to create your own unique crochet item. If you’re making a crochet item for someone, you can use their favorite colors to make it more personal and special. I’m sure they’ll love you for […]
Cozy Stripes Baby Blanket
I recently came across a stitch that I have been obsessing over. This stitch is very simple that beginners and experienced crocheters alike will enjoy doing. This stitch is called the seed stitch. I decided to come up with a baby blanket, which is where the Cozy Stripes Baby Blanket was born. I am using […]