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Free Pattern – Sleepy Snowman
Shhhh! This sweet little snowman is sleepy. He's had a busy day playing in the freshly fallen snow, and now he's resting, all cozy in his cap and scarf. Add a Sleepy Snowman to your holiday decor, or make one as a gift! He works up quickly, and is great for using up scraps.
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Free Pattern – 5 Minute Wine Glass Charms
Grab your box of buttons - you know the one. In just 5 minutes, take your mismatched favorites and turn them into these cute wine glass charms! These make great hostess gifts too, and you can have a whole set ready in plenty of time for Thanksgiving tomorrow!
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Learn to Crochet – Lesson 3 – Single Crochet
If you've never picked up a hook before, and don't quite know where to start....start here! This series of tutorials will walk you through how to get started, and some of the most basic stitches and techniques. By the end of the series, you'll be ready to test your skills with some beginner patterns.
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Learn to Crochet – Lesson 2 – Foundation Chain
If you've never picked up a hook before, and don't quite know where to start....start here! This series of tutorials will walk you through how to get started, and some of the most basic stitches and techniques. By the end of the series, you'll be ready to test your skills with some beginner patterns.
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The Ultimate Fiber Gift for 2017!
Do you have a knitter or crocheter on your shopping list this year? Want a gift that's sure to knock their hand-knit socks off? Here it is! (and yes, this absolutely might be a hint for anyone who's shopping for me this year...subtle, right?)
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Learn to Crochet – Lesson 1 – Choosing Your Materials
If you've never picked up a hook before, and don't quite know where to start....start here! Crochet is a passion of mine that I particularly love to share with others. So I've created a Learn to Crochet series for brand new crocheters. These short tutorials will walk you through how to get started, and some of the most basic stitches and techniques. By the end of the series, you'll be ready to test your skills with some beginner patterns.
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Free Pattern – Avondale Scarf
A little bit casual and a little bit quirky, the Avondale Scarf could easily become your go-to accessory for the season! The bold stripes in neutral colors have a unisex appeal that's great for work or weekend wear. Add in the herringbone texture, with its slightly zigzag edge, and you have a piece that's as much fun to make as it is to wear!
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Tutorial – Herringbone Double Crochet (HBdc)
The herringbone double crochet stitch creates a zig-zag texture, with stitches leaning in alternate directions on each row. If you've already learned the herringbone half double crochet stitch, this is almost the same thing but with one extra step in the middle.
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Free Pattern – Streeterville Cowl
Stay warm and cozy without a lot of bulk! The Streeterville cowl works up quickly, and the linen stitch pattern creates a light and drapey fabric. I designed this for the yarn from one of my early attempts at spinning. The stitch pattern really allows the texture of uneven or thick-and-thin yarns to shine, so it's great for novice spinners! It softens color transitions too, so works well with self-striping yarns.
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One Hour Cowls for Seniors
Around this time of year, many crafters are work on charity projects, and are usually eager to share the details. That's why, for it's current CAL project, the CGOA (Crochet Guild of America) is doing a Crochet for Charity Crochet-Along. Participants can share their progress on their current charity projects with the group. This way, we can all encourage each other to meet our goals, and anyone who is looking for a project to work on can see lots of ideas! If you haven't heard of this yet, you can find the details on the CGOA CALs group on Facebook.
