Owl Crochet Mug Cozy
I love how this little crochet owl mug cozy pattern (hodgepodge pattern, I should say) turned out. I used pieces from a couple of patterns to make it the way I wanted – and though...
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Metal vs. Bamboo vs. Plastic: Which Crochet Hook Material is Best?
Choosing the right crochet hook material is key for a great crochet experience. Whether you’re new to crochet or have been doing it for years, knowing the differences between metal, bamboo, and plastic hooks is helpful. This...
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Yarn Pumpkins Tutorial
Here’s a great way to use up scrap yarn and create fun little colorful decor for the fall season – simple yarn pumpkins.Creating yarn pumpkins is simple – the activity is suitable for ages 10-100+....
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My Best Yarn Hacks
I’ve been playing with yarn for a long time which means I’ve collected a lot of great tips and yarn hacks along the way. Here are my favorite tips and full list of resources to...
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Yarn Bowl Alternatives
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – you only really need a crochet hook and some yarn to crochet. There are a lot of crochet tools out there to tempt you but...
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No Sew T-Shirt Shopping Bag
For whatever reason, I have a stack of t-shirts that I don’t know what to do with. Some (like the one shown here) are from events I’ve attended (that I’ll never wear again) or they...
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Folded Crochet Potholder
When I was young, my mom taught me how to chain crochet. For years though, I never progressed much past making extra long crochet chains. In my very early 20s, my ex-husband’s mawmaw gave me...
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How to Create the Magic Ring
If you’ve ever started a crochet project in the round and struggled with a gaping hole in the center from chaining X amount and slip stitching to form a ring, the magic ring is about...
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