Today I am doing a birthday and Christmas yarn haul. My birthday is right around Christmas, so I thought I would combine both into one massive yarn haul. I hope everyone had a great holiday and that Santa brought them what they wanted. I am beyond blessed with all the gifts I received this year. […]
Let Me Know Your Crochet Questions or Suggestions
On today’s blog, I want to know if you have any crochet questions or suggestions for me. I have been blogging for about six months now, and I have to say I’m thoroughly enjoying it. I have come a long way from just starting out and not knowing a whole lot to where I am […]
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?
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 […]
Yarn Haul: November 2016
Hey everyone! Today I’m going to be sharing a quick yarn haul with you. I recently picked up this yarn because I wanted to make a few last minute items for an upcoming craft fair.
Why I Crochet for Charity
Crocheting for charity can be a wonderful thing as you know you are making something for someone in need. It’s also a great opportunity to give back if you want to do something other than giving a monetary donation. Many people feel fulfilled if they are able to help someone out, even in a small […]
Where is Your Favorite Spot to Crochet?
Where is Your Favorite Spot to Crochet? I crochet the most while sitting on my couch. I tend to crochet the most here as I get a lot of good lighting coming from our balcony window. My couch also reclines, so it’s a nice way to relax even more and put my feet up. I […]
Mint, White, Gray Chevron Baby Blanket
Hi everyone! Here is my finished chevron baby blanket. For this baby blanket, I used Bernat Softee Baby Yarn in the colors white and mint and Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly Yarn in soft gray. I absolutely LOVE this color combination and I’m confident you will as well because it offers a little bit of […]
Bernat Softee Baby Yarn Review
Today I will be reviewing Bernat Softee Baby yarn. The first thing I noticed with this yarn is that it is extremely soft. Because of this, it has quickly become my favorite baby yarn.
Announcement
Hi everyone and welcome to my new blog! My name is Amanda, the crochet-addict behind this blog. With this blog, I will be talking about all things crochet: current projects, reviews on yarn, hooks, crochet books, and more. I first learned how to crochet when I was a teenager. There was some yarn and crochet […]