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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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 […]
Continue reading 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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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 […]
Continue reading I have discovered a way to defeat my imposter syndrome. I don’t know that it will help you, but I’m willing to share my three lessons I’ve learned throughout my process. Background You see, for years, I’ve been a writer. I have loved being a writer. Often, though, I have felt like an imposter. A […]
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Do you have favorite crochet YouTube channels? I do. In fact, I have recently realized I collect crochet YouTube channels much like I collect patterns, crochet hooks, or yarn. In other words, I’ve subscribed to a lot of them. I use them for inspiration, entertainment, and education. And now I want to share some of […]
Continue readingValentine’s Day is fast approaching. You need a gift, but your budget hasn’t recovered from Christmas yet. What do you do? Crochet one! The Be Mine Beanie uses one or two skeins of super bulky yarn and a size L hook. It works up fast and won’t break the bank. There are some optional finishing […]
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I know I’ve done a post before about my favorite crochet hooks, but since it has changed somewhat, I thought I would do another one. I’ll be honest. I am definitely becoming a Furls girl. I love their hooks! The shape makes it more comfortable to crochet for more than a few minutes at a […]
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I feel like I’m being a little repetitive here. I talked some about my legally blind crochet story on Instagram earlier this week. You can see that video by clicking this link if you’re interested. I remember when I was a kid, I wanted to knit. Someone even gave me some knitting needles. But they […]
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My usual posting day is Wednesday. There have been various events this week that have pushed the post to today, Saturday, instead. Going forward, I will be posting on Wednesday. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This post includes affiliate links. If you make a purchase from these. Links, I will receive a small commission from your purchase at […]
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