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This waistcoat stitch jar cozy crochet pattern is a great way to practice a stitch that looks like knitting. Waistcoat stitch makes a really thick fabric, so it’s perfect for protecting your hands. I love the idea of using it for a hot pad, coffee mug cozy, or, in this case, a jar cozy. I […]
Zippers are great closures for a lot of projects, but it can be a little daunting to approach how to sew a zipper onto a knitting or crochet project. The good news is, it’s a lot easier than you might think! Here I’m showing a knitting project but the process is the same if you […]
In 2023 I made a crocheted Pride flag as part of a citywide crochet installation project directed by my crafty buddy Gina, and I’ve been feeling nostalgic about it. I decided to crochet a smaller and slightly modified version to hang at home, so it seems a great time to share with you how to […]
I was recently cleaning out my closet and found some things I didn’t want to keep but wanted to reuse the yarn, so I thought it would be a great time to show you how to take apart a sweater so you can use the yarn for something else. This is a handknit sweater shown […]
This waffle stitch washcloth crochet pattern in two sizes is a great way to learn this common crochet stitch and make some cloths that are good for whatever needs cleaning up. What is Waffle Stitch? Waffle stitch is a pretty common crochet stitch pattern that is based on double crochet. Instead of working all the […]
If you’re trying to bust your yarn stash or just want to make a project as big as you can possibly make it with the yarn you have, these tips for how to use all your yarn on a project should help. While the photos (and one tip/reminder) are specific to knitting, these same ideas […]
Stash-Busting Strategies is my brand new ebook all about creative ways to use your single skeins, odd balls, leftovers and I don’t even remember what that yarn is! If you knit or crochet, odds are pretty good that you’ve accumulated a yarn stash. Odds are also pretty good that you might feel like your stash […]