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As a knitter and crocheter I have a lot of handmade sweaters, but even if your sweaters aren’t handmade, you might need some help to know how to wash sweaters. This advice is best for washing wool and animal fiber sweaters that shouldn’t be washed in the washing machine, but I wash all my handmade […]
This moss stitch baby blanket crochet pattern came about from me just seeing what I could make with the yarn I had available. It’s a good example of the way I like to make baby blanket patterns up as I go along (detailed in my post on how to make a crochet baby blanket). The […]
There are so many baby blanket patterns out there, but you can also learn to make a crochet baby blanket pretty easily to use whatever yarn and stitch pattern you like and to make it whatever size you want. These instructions mostly cover making a square or rectangle baby blanket in once piece using the […]
I made this granny square Kindle cover to keep my ereader a little bit protected when it goes into my purse. It’s such a quick, easy and cute pattern that I wanted to share it with you, too. How to Crochet a Granny Square Granny squares are one of the most basic crochet stitch patterns […]
This Red Heart Granny Square yarn review takes a look at the special Red Heart yarns that they say make it easier to make standard or flower granny squares without having to change colors. What is Granny Square Yarn? Red Heart first released their All in One Granny Square yarn in 2024. It’s a multicolored […]
If you’ve been wanting to learn to crochet or just need a refresher, this crochet coasters pattern is a good one. I’ll walk you through making coasters in single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet so you can build your confidence quickly. Why Crochet Coasters? These crochet coasters are a great first or early […]
Cotton yarn is popular among knitters and crocheters because it is inexpensive, durable and comes in lots of colors, but there are a few things you should know when knitting with cotton yarn (or crocheting, for that matter). What is Cotton Yarn? Cotton yarn is spun from the fluffy part of the cotton plant, and […]