Crochet and pretty things
When it comes to getting inspired for crochet design, one of my most used tools is a stitch book! There are a lot out there and everyone one of them is likely going to have some overlap. I have 5 favourites and I like having the options. What is a stitch book? A stitch book …
Am I easily influenced? Maybe! That TikTok algorithm gets me. It’s like it knows me, better than I know myself. A couple of weeks ago I saw these adorable ghost blankets from Home Sense/Home Goods (depending on the country.) I then proceeded to look for one at both of our local Home Sense stores. At …
I can barely believe we’re making square 10 of 14! In just a couple months we’ll be seaming and making a border and have a blanket. I might miss my stack of squares though… 🙂 (This post contains affiliate links.) Stitch Together is a Crochet Along group led by a team of 7 awesome designers. …
Have you ever done a crochet or crafting project that reminds you how much you love your craft? The Stitch Together Blanket Stitch-a-thon has done that for me. Making the first 3 squares has been so fun and designing this fourth square was awesome. (This post contains affiliate links.) Let’s talk about the Stitch Together …
My husband is a golfer, and it can be hard to buy him a golf gift because I know nothing about golf. Sure, I could get golf balls or tees or a hat. But I don’t know if there’s one he prefers or hates. I’m sure he thinks the same thing about crochet gifts. So …
Remember when I said that I love working with WeCrochet? Well their team watched my IG Live last week and are so excited for your submissions! Not only that, I also got some more information for you. There were a few questions in the Live that got answered as well as some confirmations and clarifications… …
This week WeCrochet shared their Call for Submissions for their Winter 2021 collections. (You can check it out here.) A couple of years ago a crochet friend of mine shared a similar call. I was a new-ish designer and thought it would be good practice to prepare a design submission. Well, I was delightfully surprised …
When we took out our Christmas decorations out of storage this year, I pulled out a fuzzy, red buffalo check throw. Immediately I thought of all of the new colours in the We Crochet Fable Fur line. And so, the buffalo check pillow was born! If you’d like an ad-free version of this pattern, it’s …
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of those links I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. You know those moments in your life where you want to jump up and down and tell everyone how excited you are and how dang proud of yourself …
Sometimes inspiration for a design is subtle and sometimes it hits me over the head! A couple of months ago I saw throws with geometric designs made with tufted faux fur. I knew I wanted to create a crocheted version. First step was finding the perfect yarn. I was so grateful when Lion Brand Yarn …