I have been thinking a lot about writing a crochet pattern. I have several designs in progress and I have started writing some of those patterns out. But I don’t really have anything ready to go yet. Or do I? But First… This was my thought process when I was working on content for this […]
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New Book Announcement
For a while, over the past year or two, I had basically stopped writing. I mean, I hadn’t completely stopped, but I had stopped most creative writing. I kept up with this blog and I thought that was enough. I was wrong. It wasn’t. I didn’t realize how much of a coping mechanism I had […]
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This Loopy Life Podcast Trailer Transcript
(music) Welcome to This Loopy Life, where we talk about yarn, crochet, and all things fiber. I’m your host Jen, your favorite neighborhood yarnie. Welcome to the show. (music fades) Hi and welcome! I’m really glad you’re here. I know as of right now you know nothing about me, so I would like to tell […]
Continue readingMerry Christmas in July: 3 Reasons to Start Your Holiday Making Now
Do you make any Christmas gifts for anyone on your list? A follow-up question: Have you started your holiday making yet? If you have said yes to the first question, I hope you have said yes to the second one. If you said no, let me give you three reasons why you should start your […]
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What’s Next? 6 Exciting Things
One of my purposes for having the blog is to keep you updated on things that are happening and what’s next. Let’s take a look at what’s going on in the world of Jen Nipps Online. Classes This weekend, on May 16, there is the Introduction to Crochet class. I told you the details about […]
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3 Reasons Why You Should Enroll in Introduction to Crochet Now
A week ago, I said on my Facebook page that I would have an announcement “tomorrow.” Well… Tomorrow is finally here. For a while, I have wanted to teach crochet classes. First, I didn’t because I wasn’t confident enough. Then I didn’t because I didn’t know where to do it. And then? I decided it […]
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3 Ways to Cope when Life Happens or Is Stressful
There has been a lot going on in what is commonly known as the real world lately. Most of what I’m talking about is in my personal life. It has made it difficult to crochet, much less focus on business. Because of that, I thought I would share three ways to cope when life happens. […]
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How to Crochet the Bobble Stitch
Today I am cheating. I am sharing a short video I made on Jumprope showing how to crochet the bobble stitch. It’s the primary texture stitch in my Bobbles and Rows cowl. I’ll be sharing that pattern soon, but meanwhile, here is how to work that stitch. What is a stitch combination you would like […]
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This post may include affiliate links. This means that if you purchase from the links provided, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. When people find out I crochet, they always want to know what I make. When they find out I design patterns, they want to know where I […]
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TV on or Off? 3 Benefits to Crocheting without Distractions
As I write this post, I have to admit that I am guilty of crocheting with the TV on. I do this a lot. I have also watched YouTube videos or listened to podcasts if there isn’t anything worthwhile (to me) on TV. I have to admit, though, there are some benefits to crocheting without […]
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