Category Archives: Crochet

Make a Crocheted Rug from an Old Sheet

Upcycling old fabric is fun and easy, and making a crocheted rug from an old sheet gives new life to otherwise unusable fabrics. Affiliate links included for your convenience. Why I Needed a Crocheted Rug Last summer we performed what I took to calling the Great Room Swap of 2018. …

Everything You Need to Know about Buffalo Plaid Crochet

Sarah White January 1, 2019 Crochet0 Comments

Learn all about buffalo plaid crochet and find fun patterns to try. Affiliate links are included for your convenience. When I was in high school I had this amazing buffalo plaid wool sweater. I think I bought it at a garage sale. It was classic red and black, super scratchy, …

Learn from Craft Fails: Why Mistakes Are Good for Your Process

Sarah White July 20, 2018 Crochet / Writing and Blogging3 Comments

Affiliate links have been included for your convenience. I have had a lot of craft fails in my time, and I do try to take the time to learn from craft fails and project disasters because that is how you grow as a crafter and a person. If we didn’t …

A Quick Crochet Scarf

Sarah White December 19, 2016 Crochet1 Comment

Knitting will always be my first yarn-related love, but even I have to admit that when you need to make something in a hurry, crochet is the way to do. You can easily make a quick crochet scarf in a couple of evenings, even with limited crochet ability such as …

Crocheted Storage Basket {Iron Craft Challenge}

Sarah White May 10, 2016 Crochet0 Comments

This week’s Iron Craft challenge was to make something that could be used for storage. I’ve been crocheting a lot lately, making little bags, and the beginning of a bag looks like a basket, so I decided I wanted to make a crocheted storage basket. In the pictures it’s holding …

Crochet Chain Necklace {Craft Challenge, Day 126}

Sarah White May 5, 2016 Crochet0 Comments

I’ve been working on lots of little projects that I hope the kids this summer will enjoy, quick and easy things that will also help me use up little odd balls of yarn. I decided to make crochet chain jewelry because the chain is so basic and it’s important to …

Finger Crochet {Craft Challenge, Day 124}

Sarah White May 3, 2016 Crochet2 Comments

Because I did finger knitting for the craft challenge of the day yesterday, it seemed only fitting to also try finger crochet. Finger crochet was actually something I’d never done before, and I kind of see why now that I’ve done it. It actually feels slower using your fingers instead …