• 3 ways to weave in ends in crochet on Stitches n Scraps

    3 Ways to Weave in Ends in Crochet

    How do you secure your yarn ends when you are done crocheting? Knots can leave unsightly bumps, so weaving in your ends is usually the best option. I typically weave in ends using a bent tip needle, but there are other options as well!

  • All About Gauge

    I know a lot of knitters and crocheters cringe at the words "gauge" and "swatching". But working up a gauge swatch before starting a project can be important, and it doesn't have to be difficult! Clover gave me a free swatch ruler and needle gauge tool to try and review for you. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to share some information with you about gauge and swatching.

  • Tulip the Bunny Rabbit - a free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Free Pattern – Tulip the Bunny Rabbit

    Tulip the bunny rabbit has come for a visit, just in time for Easter! With a sweet smile and big floppy ears, this fuzzy bunny is sure to delight. Best of all, she works up quickly with relatively few seams.

  • Big Birthday Book Giveaway (2019) on Stitches n Scraps

    Big Birthday Book Giveaway

    It's my birthday and we just closed on a new house. Best birthday gift ever! Now we're moving, and that means I have gifts for you too. I get a lot of free books for review, and over the years have amassed quite a collection. Since I keep getting more in, I just can't keep them all and am sharing them with you. All of these prizes are made up of free books I have received from various publishers.

  • Scrappy Stitchers Link Party 51 - April 2019

    Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #51

    It's time for another Scrappy Stitchers Link Party! The most clicked link in last month's link party was the Bridget Scarf from LiliaCraftParty. A great way to learn 2-color brioche knitting!