I've mentioned before that I spin my own yarn. I love it. It's a very relaxing stress reliever. This won't be a full blown tutorial, but I wanted to share some of the lovely goodness there is to tell about spinning! If you are going to dive into this adventure, give yourself a head start with some incredible… Continue reading Drop spindles and Beautiful Roving (Mini Tutorial)
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Featured Free Pattern: Crochet Christmas Ornaments by Wink
I am always on the lookout for excellent patterns and tutorials I can share with all of my lovely blog friends. These two ornament choices were written by Wink. Check out her beautiful blog A Creative Being. The accompanying tutorials are so excellent even a beginner can feel confident to give it a go! Handmade traditions… Continue reading Featured Free Pattern: Crochet Christmas Ornaments by Wink
Free Pattern and Tutorial: Infinity Scarf
Favorite or Queue on Ravelry here. This pattern and tutorial is for our Infinity Scarf. I teach crochet classes and I believe the best way to learn is by using the tubular crochet method. This method allows a beginner to repeat one stitch without turning rows. The beginner is then able to master that one stitch and… Continue reading Free Pattern and Tutorial: Infinity Scarf
Nesting Bowl Flower and Bow Tutorial
This tutorial is for our Nesting Bowls Free Pattern. How to create an embroidered flower on your nesting bowl: First, notice where the purple silk is popping through. Second, notice my fingers in the shape of a "C". Look for the stitch spaces around the purple silk. We will draw the silk up through the… Continue reading Nesting Bowl Flower and Bow Tutorial
Featured Free Patterns: Shoes and Sandals by Whistle & Ivy, Lovely Little Life, and Topsy Turvy.
Okay people. Let's talk babies. They are cute, snuggly, and give new hope to a weary world. Yes, they also can be smelly, messy, and make a mother weary. But seriously, crocheting a gift for a new baby is the best. Here are three good reasons crocheted baby items are wonderful: babies are amazing (for all the aforementioned… Continue reading Featured Free Patterns: Shoes and Sandals by Whistle & Ivy, Lovely Little Life, and Topsy Turvy.
