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I have been on the lookout for free women’s shorts sewing patterns for a while now because all my purchased shorts don’t really fit anymore (the pandemic pounds are real!) and even though I’m mostly inside, summer in Arkansas is real. I thought I would share with you some of the free women’s short patterns […]
Note: this was originally written in 2020 when we were thinking about quarantine crafts, but it’s also a great list for getting a basic craft kit stocked. While I’ve ordered a few things for special projects the girl wanted to do (and then decided she wasn’t so sure about as soon as those items arrived) […]
If you’re new to knitting or just new to picking out yarn other than what the pattern calls for, this quick guide will help you choose the best yarn for your knitting project. What Does the Pattern Call for? If you’re looking for yarn for a specific knitting pattern, the pattern will give you a […]
Crochet waffle stitch is an easy pattern with a lot of texture based on double crochet stitch. It involves working some stitches as post stitches, which causes them to stand out from the fabric. What is Crochet Waffle Stitch? Waffle stitch crochet alternates regular double crochet stitches with front post double crochet, a method by […]
Crochet lemon peel stitch is an easy stitch with a funny name that’s a great one to have in your repertoire. It’s an easy combination of single crochet and double crochet that makes a fabric with a lot of texture. What is Crochet Lemon Peel Stitch? Lemon peel stitch is a single row repeat that […]
If you’re starting a project with single crochet that uses a long chain, working foundation single crochet instead can make that first row a lot easier. What is Foundation Single Crochet? Foundation single crochet is a method of working the chain and the first row of single crochet at the same time. You start with […]
While most of the work you’ll do in cross stitch involves whole cross stitches, sometimes you’ll come across special cross stitches in projects. Here’s how to work partial stitches in cross stitch as well as using back stitch in your projects. What Are Partial Stitches? Partial stitches are special cross stitches that are not worked […]