20 Lovely Images for Needleworkers

20 Lovely Images of Needleworkers in Action for Inspiration

There are so many photos out there of lovely needleworkers in action and they are all so inspiring! I love this collection of crocheters and knitters for the simple reason they make me smile. Crocheting and knitting are long-stand crafts that have been practiced over the years and throughout the world. So, is it any …

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24 Favorite Crocheters on Instagram

24 Favorite Crocheters To Follow on Instagram for Ideas

When it comes to crochet inspiration, we just can’t seem to get enough, right? Well, we wanted to share a few of our favorite crocheters to follow on Instagram! There is so much cuteness and creativity, you will never run out of crochet ideas to try. In addition, several of these offer free patterns, so …

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30 Best Crochet Shops on Etsy

30 Best Crochet Shops On Etsy for Fabulously Unique Finds

If you are a lover of all things crochet, you will love browsing through the best crochet shops on Etsy for fun and unique finds! From blankets to clothing, handbags and totes, to organizing baskets, toys, and more, we have found the best shops to find the most unique and well-made items. Whether you are …

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what is amigurumi

What Is Amigurumi? Our Full Guide to This Japanese Craft

If you have spent any time in the world of crocheting, then there’s a good chance that you have heard the Japanese term amigurumi (ami‧gu‧ru‧mi). Directly translated, it stems from the words ami, which means crocheted or knitted, and kurumi, which means wrapped. Browsing through amigurumi crochet patterns, you might get a sense of what …

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Guide to Yarn Blends

Our Guide to Yarn Blends: Purchasing Cotton, Wool, and More!

Even if you’ve just learned how to crochet, you probably know the basic choices when it comes to yarn fiber. Wool, cotton, and acrylic are the most well-understood yarns. However, when you go shopping for yarn, you’ll see that although you can find 100% wool, cotton, or acrylic yarn, there are also many yarn skeins …

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wearable crochet jewelry art

Crochet Interview with Jewelry and Decor Artist Penny From Wearit Crochet

Penny Chorafa of Wearit Crochet is a Greek crochet artist who loves to experiment with both form and material when constructing her crochet jewelry. With a background in architecture and an interest in unique fibers like paper yarn, she is able to make original, sculptural wearable art pieces, and is constantly pushing herself to create …

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material and process art by Jessica Merle

Interview with Embroidery Artist Jessica Merle

Typically this blog focuses only on crochet but occasionally there is an artist working in another area of fiber arts that has so much talent that I just have to share. That’s the case with South African artist Jessica Merle, a multidisciplinary artist working in embroidery, ceramics and other media. Much of what she shares in …

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