Choosing the right yarn for your crochet project is like selecting the perfect ingredients for a recipe. Just as the wrong spice can ruin a dish, the wrong fiber can make or break your masterpiece. In my 26 years as a crochet designer, author, and instructor, I’ve learned that understanding yarn fibers is essential for…
I don’t know about you, but it seems like every so often, I go through a period of life where I lose my mojo when it comes to crocheting. In the summer of 2021, although I had been working on a few patterns for dyers, I just could not come up with any ideas on…
One thing I know from all my years as a crocheter myself and as a designer and instructor for the last 26 years is that crocheters are life-long learners. However, my followers and students in my live classes always seem concerned about crochet classes’ availability. Not all local shops offer them. Many large events have a token few crochet classes, but usually, they are on the beginner spectrum.
We have all done it. We have gone to the store and purchased the most beautiful and perfect yarn for our project. And then, once we start to crochet with it, we hate it almost from the start because the yarn is splitting.
Before I launch into this blog post, I need to clarify one thing. When I put in my patterns or class materials the brand and base of yarn I selected for the sample, this is just a suggestion. Many people purchase a pattern and think they MUST make it in “that color”. Working in my local…
Many of us are plagued with WIPs that have gone weeks, months, and sometimes even YEARS before they have been completed. We love this sweater or shawl, have the perfect yarn, and happily start. Then … Most of the time, I usually have one project each of crochet and knitting at one time, but this…
In this article, I’ll share six different ways to get on board using finer weights of yarn!
I LOVE Hand-dyed yarns! Most of the patterns in my catalog are made with hand-dyed yarns. I love indie dyers. I always want to support small businesses as I am a small business too. I think it is very important to support each other in this way. I am always on the lookout for new…
A few weeks ago, I posted a photo on my Instagram account of a book I just got that day and was really excited about. It was a book on sweater design that had been on my wish list for literally YEARS. I was at that time taking a class on grading sweaters and that…
Are you a crocheter who is a lifelong learner? Are you seeking to expand your skills and delve into the endless possibilities of crochet? If not, this blog post is tailor-made for you. We’ll explore topics that go beyond the mere creation of beautiful pieces, focusing on fostering a mindset of continuous learning in the…
