Hello everyone! Happy Friday. I hope you're all doing well. Today I want to share this fun and vibrant bag that I had the pleasure of test crocheting. This pattern released TODAY! and can be found on Ravelry here and on Esty here. My friend Katie at Mind and Matter Crochet created this bag pattern… Continue reading Retro Rainbow Bag by Mind and Matter Crochet
Tag: Crochet
Baby Humpback Crocheted Whale by One Dog Woof
Hello! Today I wanted to highlight this super playful and cuddly humpback crocheted whale I made. This baby whale was so cute that I just couldn't resist. My young nephew's room is decorated in a whale theme, so naturally, I made this and gifted it to him last Christmas. He absolutely loved it! This is… Continue reading Baby Humpback Crocheted Whale by One Dog Woof
Bramble Basket Hanging Organizer by One Dog Woof
Hello, everyone! What a cold, snowy week we are having here. In fact, most of the country is experiencing well-below average temperatures and well-above average snowfall. Just another reason to cuddle up with my crochet hooks and yarn! Today I wanted to share with you a couple crocheted hanging baskets I made and gifted for… Continue reading Bramble Basket Hanging Organizer by One Dog Woof
Why I Knit and Crochet
an argument for knitting as a coping mechanism and stress reliever Hello, everyone! If you follow American politics, you'll know that there was a presidential election last night, and as of posting this, the winner still has not been declared. It is a stressful time for many with so much riding on this election. I… Continue reading Why I Knit and Crochet
Crochet Along Lace Table Runner
a quick floral lace runner for the table Hello everyone! Today is one of the first cold, cold days here where I live. The weather is slowly allowing winter to creep back in, which means it is time to wrap up in squishy yarn and tuck in for the season. But before we switch into… Continue reading Crochet Along Lace Table Runner
How I Wet Block A Finished Project
a technique for finishing knitted and crocheted items Wet blocking is a rather new technique to me, and since incorporating it into my finishing process, I wished I would have learned about it sooner! There are three main ways to block knit/crochet items: steam blocking, spray blocking, and wet blocking. Today, I am going to… Continue reading How I Wet Block A Finished Project
Bell Sleeve Top by Gu’Chet
a crochet lace pullover to bring out your inner hippie These are my first sweaters I have ever made, through either knit or crochet! I absolutely love these. Crocheted lace has such a delicate, feminine vibe to it that, when paired with bell sleeves, is a no-brainer! When I saw this pattern, I knew I… Continue reading Bell Sleeve Top by Gu’Chet
Beginner’s Crochet Kit
my recommendations for a beginner As a convenient follow-up to my previous posts, How to Crochet and Tools of the Trade, I thought I would offer my recommendations for crochet essentials. This is directed to those of you who are just beginning to crochet and need a good place to start. Or, perhaps you have… Continue reading Beginner’s Crochet Kit
How to Crochet
I couldn't start a yarn craft blog without offering some insight into the basics. In this post, I will walk you through how to work your first few crochet stitches! These are all the stitches you need to know in order to make my Easy-Peasy Dishcloth. I have an in-depth post about my recommendations for… Continue reading How to Crochet
Margaret’s Easy-Peasy Crochet Dishcloth
A simple dishcloth anyone can make. This dishcloth is a fantastic beginner project to test out new techniques and practice basic crochet stitches. If you are new to crochet, I have a complete tutorial of How to Crochet that will teach you everything you need to know to make this project. Supplies Sugar 'n Cream… Continue reading Margaret’s Easy-Peasy Crochet Dishcloth