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
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
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.
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
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? 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.
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
Make a gorgeous lace border for your simple projects using this free lacy edging crochet pattern.
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
Every single time that I make a shawl with tassels on the end I tell you to make them, but I haven’t ever shown you how I make mine. Here’s how to make a plump tassel, step by step. There are certainly many tutorials out there on how to make all sorts of tassels, but … Read more