I Crocheted My First Pair Of Shorts! Hey yarnies! I’ve recently embarked on a little crochet adventure, and guess what? I successfully made my very first pair of crochet shorts! And I’m happy to share. It really could not be easier to start on your own first set of crochet shorts. In this post, you’ll …
I Miss My Chunky Yarn Every Summer This super chunky mesh overshirt is my way of getting my crojo back this summer. I love a tiny yarn, cotton lacey project as much as the next guy but without that instant gratification from quick chunky knits, my crafting motivation always tends to waffle a bit in …
A stress free knitting pattern The idea for this scarf came after I saw all the lofty knitting goals people were setting for themselves at the start of the new year. I also felt pressure to really “get things going” at the start of 2023. But, that is sort of the paradox of this creative, …
You are gonna love the construction of these super chunky crochet slippers. Included in this pattern, is a very versatile slipper sole motif that you could use for any project! Then, after we make and seam the soles… That makes them work up super fast for a satisfying project you can sit down to make …
Don’t let its intricate appearance fool you – the pineapple stitch may look complex at first glance, but with the right approach, this beautiful lace pattern can become a manageable and enjoyable crochet technique. Once you understand how these elements work together, you’ll be able to “read” your work and anticipate what comes next, making …
Scrap that amigurumi truck project cuz little Jonny is into crypto now. And from the moment he pulled out his phone at thanksgiving dinner to show you a bunch of glowy numbers and charts, you were thinking… “what do I crochet for this kid now???” Well don’t worry, I got you.. we’re gonna crochet this …
A (too) Trendy Knitting Pattern Ever wish you could ditch the rest of your sweater and knit just the sleeves!? No?? well… I made the pattern anyway, haha!? I’m curious to know what you think about this quasi bolero garment thing. They’ve been quite controversial since the trend started not too long ago. I don’t …
Every year, when the weather gets colder, the leaves change color, and jumbo chenille yarn starts popping up everywhere! You can hardly scroll through insta or tiktok without these luscious textures appearing on your feed. Sometimes called blanket yarn or velvet yarn, loads of crafters, from beginner to advanced, love tackling all sorts of home …
The beautiful shells stitch features a cool crochet technique where you work crochet chain framing like a “scaffold,” that you can then build thick beautiful shells on top of. There are several intricate (looking) stitches that employ this strategy such as the uber popular Virus Stitch. If you’ve never crocheted a pattern this way, the …
What Is Entrelac? Take it from me: A gal who tried to tackle a whole baby blanket as her first double knitting project (would not recomend!), you wanna take it easy when learning something new in knitting! That’s why I thought this cute little bandana slash headscarf was a perfect “first entrelac” project! What is …