Do you really need an excuse to visit a new yarn shop? Me neither, but The Great Northern Yarn Haul has motivated me to start checking off my list of New England Yarn shops. Continue reading “Yarn Outing: The Yarn Bank”

The crochet Camel Stitch is perfect for those crocheters, like myself, who don’t know how to knit, but occasionally want that knit look. Continue reading “Tutorial: Crochet Camel Stitch” The Foundation Half Double Crochet is a crochet technique that allows you to work your foundation row at the same time as your first row. Continue reading “Tutorial: […]

While I was visiting San Antonio, Texas to visit my best friend’s military retirement, I planned a yarn outing to the local yarn shop, Yarnivore. Ok first of all, how great is that name? Yarnivore. I might start referring to myself as a “Yarnivore”. Continue reading “Yarn Outing: Yarnivore”

The crochet pattern for this tape measure cover might fall under the category “crochet all the things!” Not only are these super cute, but they are so quick to make and the perfect stash buster project. Continue reading “Crochet Pattern: Tape Measure Cover” Out of all the crochet hearts I have made, this version is […]

If you need to whip up a quick baby blanket, then you will love this Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern!  This blanket uses worsted weight and a larger hook.  This blanket works up fast, using yarns known for their softness and durability.   Continue reading “Crochet Pattern: Easy Crochet Baby Blanket” It is hard to believe, […]

If you need to whip up a quick baby blanket, then you will love this Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern!  This blanket uses worsted weight and a larger hook.  This blanket works up fast, using yarns known for their softness and durability.   Continue reading “Crochet Pattern: Easy Crochet Baby Blanket”

The crochet Camel Stitch is perfect for those crocheters, like myself, who don’t know how to knit, but occasionally want that knit look. Continue reading “Tutorial: Crochet Camel Stitch” The Foundation Half Double Crochet is a crochet technique that allows you to work your foundation row at the same time as your first row. Continue reading “Tutorial: […]

How to stay focused on crochet projects is something I have always struggled with.  I always start each crochet project with the best of intentions, but the ghost of crochet past (my plastic storage container) is filled with partially completed projects.  I’m still working through this pile, but I don’t have the energy to talk […]

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These are the crochet stitches used most frequently in my patterns.  Some patterns may have pattern-specific stitches not listed here but are listed on the pattern. Continue reading “Frequently Used Crochet Stitches”

This is NOT a sponsored review.  I purchased this yarn all on my own. Recently I was at Michaels, doing some much needed retail therapy, when their Caron Cotton Cakes display caught my eye.  I’ll be honest, I’m not a 100% fan of the regular Caron Cakes, I find them a little too fuzzy.  But […]

The Half Double Crochet (HDC) is my favorite stitch, so I use the Foundation Half Double Crochet (FHDC) a lot! It has made restarting a blanket because I miscounted so much less painful.  Need more than 10 starting chains?  Forget it!  I’ll just use a foundation stitch. Continue reading “Tutorial: Foundation Half Double Crochet (FHDC)” […]