Hey everyone! Today I’ll be sharing with you my granny square blanket pattern as part of my Crochet 101 series. This crochet pattern will help you learn how to make a granny square while also completing an easy project. This blanket pattern can be modified in any color combination you want and any size you […]
Every Which Way Crochet Borders Book Review
Hey everyone! Today’s book review is going to be on Every Which Way Crochet Borders by Edie Eckman. This book features over 139 of different borders from simple single crochet borders to the more extreme borders. Whether you’re a beginner or an advance crocheter looking for something new to hook up, there is something for […]
How to Make a Granny Square
Hey everybody! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make a granny square. A granny square is one of those classic patterns in crochet that I believe everyone should learn. Some might consider them old fashioned, but there are so many modern projects using granny squares that I’m sure you’ll […]
Vanna’s Choice Yarn Review
Hey everyone! Today’s yarn review is going to be on Vanna’s Choice. This yarn is part of the Lion Brand collection. Growing up, we always had Wheel of Fortune on, so it was interesting to learn that Vanna White crochets and has her own yarn line. I know this yarn has been out for quite […]
Waffle Stitch Blanket Pattern
Hey everyone! Today I’ll be sharing with you my very own waffle stitch blanket pattern as part of my Crochet 101 series. This crochet pattern will help you learn how to make a front post double crochet stitch while also completing an easy project. This blanket pattern has a wonderful texture to it, making it […]
When Bad Things Happen to Good Crocheters Book Review
Today’s book review is going to be on When Bad Things Happen to Good Crocheters by Beth Wolfensberger Singer. We purchased a copy of this book for our collection at work, which is how I first discovered it. I quickly read through it and immediately had to purchase a copy of my own! I found […]
How to Make a Back Post Double Crochet
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 […]