Have you ever been wandering through a yarn store or scrolling online and thought, “Oh, this skein looks fun!” even if you had absolutely no plan for it? Yep, guilty as charged. Suddenly, you find yourself with this solo skein of sock yarn that was too beautiful, too unique, or just too cool to passContinue reading “Go Beyond Socks: Free One-Skein Patterns for Sock Yarn Lovers!”
Category Archives: Crochet
Loose Ends: Creating Community and Closure
In the realm of creativity, there are few acts more heartwarming and inspirational than continuing the work of those who have gone before us. For crafters, every stitch, every brushstroke, every carefully chosen hue is a testament to a lifetime of love, dedication, and ingenuity. Yet, when a crafter’s life comes to an end, theyContinue reading “Loose Ends: Creating Community and Closure”
Knitting with Lace Yarn
Knitting with lace weight yarn can seem daunting at first, but with a little practice and patience, it can yield stunning results. Lace weight yarn is thin and delicate, which means it requires a bit more care and attention than bulkier yarns. Here are some tips to help you successfully knit with lace weight yarn!
Knitting for Charity
The Art of Weaving in Ends: Your Guide to Finishing Knitted and Crocheted Projects
It’s time to talk about an often-dreaded aspect of knitting and crocheting, an essential yet overlooked task: weaving in yarn ends. It’s a pain, we know! But in our opinion, it’s a necessary step that, when done properly, provides a neat finish and ensures your project won’t unravel.
Re-Shape, Re-Size, Rejuvenate: How and When to Re-Block your Treasured Knits
Just as a beloved tree needs occasional pruning to maintain its beauty and health, so too does a cherished knitted garment require some tender loving care. After a few years of wear and countless memorable occasions, your knitted piece may lose some of its initial shape, becoming a bit stretched, saggy, or misshapen. Don’t worry,Continue reading “Re-Shape, Re-Size, Rejuvenate: How and When to Re-Block your Treasured Knits”
5 Tips for Using Hand-Dyed Yarn
Using hand-dyed yarn is a wonderful way to add a unique beauty to any project. Whether you choose to go with tonal yarn, speckled, or variegated, you’re sure to achieve a look that is colorful and artisanal. It’s no wonder so many people choose to go the hand-dyed route!
Chunky Yarn Crochet Patterns for Amigurumi
Did you know that you can make some of the snuggliest and most adorable stuffed animals using bulky weight yarn? It’s true! Don’t believe me? Just wait until you see these chunky yarn crochet patterns for amigurumi.
Exploring the How and Why of Surface Crochet Stitches
Today we’re going to talk about surface crochet. We’ll cover how to surface crochet as well as why you would want to surface crochet. I’ll give you a little hint: there are many exciting applications for the surface crochet technique – both fun and functional. Let’s dig in!
Own Your New Years Resolutions with these 10 Free Crochet Patterns
Let’s face it: New Year’s resolutions can be a slippery slope. We could all use a little help and encouragement when we are trying new things, so for this week’s blog post I thought I would put together a little list of free crochet patterns that will help you achieve your 2023 goals.