How to easily change colors between rows in amigurumi
Learn a quick trick to easily change colors between rows in amigurumi. Full photo and video instructions are available.
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Leaf border pattern – Dear Peony blanket edging
Add charm to your blanket with this playful leaf border pattern that fits perfectly on each edge of the peony squares or the simple squares. To get all the other parts of the Dear Peony blanket pattern, please buy a PDF copy of this pattern or visit the rest of the blog posts This article … Read more
How to easily add backing to crochet blankets
In this article, I will show you how to add backing to crochet blankets. You can also follow along with the video. I used this method to add a fleece backing to the Dear Peony baby blanket. If you’ve made a crochet blanket with many color changes on the back, or something with holes that … Read more
Easy way to join granny squares – slip stitch method
In this quick tutorial, I will explain and demonstrate an easy way to join granny squares using your hook and yarn. You can also follow along with the video. I used this method to make the Dear Peony baby blanket.
Dear Peony – simple flower granny square pattern
In this simple flower granny square pattern, you’ll find full video instructions that will show you how to make a flat companion square to the Peony square. To get written instructions and all the other parts of the pattern, please buy a PDF copy of this pattern. This article includes affiliate links to some recommended … Read more
Dear Peony flower granny square free video pattern
In this flower granny square pattern, you’ll find full video instructions that will show you how to make a wonderful granny square with a plump peony in the middle. If you, like me, were inspired by beautiful vintage blankets with elegant flowers and pastel colors, but you could never find a pattern that’s just right … Read more
Does crochet use more yarn than knitting?
Does crochet use more yarn than knitting? How about Tunisian crochet? Let’s find out together which of these three crafts is fastest to work up and takes more yarn. Read on to see the results of my experiment with knitting, crochet and Tunisian crochet.
Making Ravelry more accessible on desktop PCs
In this article I show you my own method to make Ravelry more accessible if you are also affected by the black lines everywhere. It’s quick and free and should reduce the amount of migraines to nearly zero. If you’re like me and need to use Ravelry for business purposes (or just have all your … Read more
Free Jasmine lacy edging crochet pattern
Make a gorgeous lace border for your simple projects using this free lacy edging crochet pattern.
Should you write a crochet business plan?
In this post, we’ll discuss the need for a crochet business plan and I’ll share mine with you. How can you see if you really need one without an actual example? So you’re a small crochet business owner. You make things and sell them or at least try to. How’s the business going? Good? Then … Read more