It’s been Fall for a while, but where I live, the leaves just changed and the winds are starting to get blustery. Every night, we have rain storms and I love this time of year. It’s cold, but not freezing. I get to cuddle up in blankets and the mood outside is perfect for diving …
Crochet stitches
C2C crochet is a different technique of crocheting where you work in diagonal rows instead of the regular horizontal rows. This style of crochet really took off a few years ago and it’s still really popular, especially for crocheting blankets. With C2C you can work graphgans and images into your blankets easily and customize them …
Hey everyone! Today, I’m going to show you how to work one of my favorite stitches with a star stitch crochet tutorial. This stitch is like a sunburst and it’s so quick and easy to work, although it looks complicated at first glance. When I first learned this stitch, I used it to make my …
A half double crochet stitch is similar to single crochet, except a little bit taller. It’s a great stitch for creating a little looser fabric than something made in single crochet. This stitch is usually used in place of single crochet because it also works up faster and can be used to create different textures. …
If there’s anyone that knows how to be comfortable, it’s my sister, Sofie. She’s always in the comfiest outfits and even has her workspace set up for maximum comfort while still being productive. I’ve actually stolen her set up to make my life easier too! Over the summer, she asked me to make her a …
Last time in our Crochet 101 series, we covered how to create a foundation chain using a chain stitch. Once you have that foundation chain, you’re ready to add rows and texture and actually start crocheting something. Today, we’re going to start with the single crochet stitch. This is the most basic crochet stitch and …
If you’re here, I’m assuming you are ready to dive right in and get started crocheting and you know what? You’re already killing it just by showing up. Learning a new skill or craft takes time and practice, but if you show up and you do the work, you can do anything. Today’s the first …
Since I started working with yarn, I’ve slowly been building up my library of knitting & crochet-related books. Whether I’m looking for pattern inspiration, color combinations, or trying to learn new crochet stitches and try different patterns, I can always find something in one of my books. These books make amazing resources and great gifts, …
I love coasters, and these crochet coasters are a combination of some of my favorite things. The other day, my cork coaster just crumbled and since I couldn’t stand the thought of putting a drink onto my desk with a coaster underneath it, I whipped up these cute little watermelon slices with some cotton yarn. …
It’s crazy how popular crochet has become in such a short time, and I think a huge part of that is because people are learning how to use crochet stitches in new and interesting ways. Now, we get to see the most delicate crochet stitches or bright, bold borders and amazing textures in our handmade …