Of course, there’s no wrong way to use a Caron Cake! But I’ve come up with a few tricks to help ensure that you get the striping effect you’re looking for in your next project.If you haven’t seen them in stores or all the buzz on instagram, Caron Cakes are giant yarn cakes of self …
My latest obsession, and a total blast for any crocheter, is surface crochet! It’s so simple, it feels like cheating. Surface crochet is a way to crochet (slip stitch) on top of a piece that is already worked up. With this method, you can add stripes, ribbing, edging, additional colors and endless decorative interest …
Is it knitting? Is it crochet? The answer is yes! Arm knitting has been dominating the web in the craft world and I’ve seen several attempts at it’s crochet equivalent. Because of crochet’s “one active loop” nature, arm-crocheting projects quickly turn into something more like hand crochet and the ease and novelty of using your …
If you’re like me, you love crafting gifts for every member of the family. But have you ever found that your favorite knitting or crochet techniques just don’t seem to translate when you work up something for the fellas? Below are the guidelines that I use when making gifts or writing up patterns for the …
Whether you already sell on Etsy or you’re thinking about which platform to use to sell your handmade items, you’ve probably wondered about Handmade at Amazon. After selling on both sites, I’ve evaluated both Etsy and Handmade at Amazon in a few important areas. Shop AppearanceEtsy wins!Handmade at Amazon does offer a large banner for …
If you know me, you know I love some chunky yarn. There’s nothing better than some extra large needles or no needles at all! There are many great super bulky yarns out there, but what’s a yarnaholic to do if all you have are some worsted weight skeins lying around. Here is a tutorial in …
It’s easy for us makers to get caught up in the creative process and not think through logistics like shipping. However, if you want to sell on Etsy or have gotten a couple sales already, nailing down your shipping process is going be an important part of the success of your business. Here are a …
I have been running two Etsy shops and a Handmade at Amazon store for a little over a year now with almost 2000 individual sales. Before my “successes,” there was the first listing, the first sale, and every bump on the road in between. I’ve compiled this list of lessons I’ve largely had to learn …