Why My Family Knows Not to Talk When I’m Counting Stitches
Trying to fit in a hobby for anyone can be kind of a challenge. I don't get to crochet for a living, although I…
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Why My Tulip Etimo Beat Out a Drawer Full of Hooks
Well, I have pretty much every hook known to man in my crochet hook collection. Apparently I'm…
I Crocheted a Giant Rooster Head for a Halloween Contest
What's the strangest thing I've ever made? It was a giant rooster head. Yes, an entire rooster…
So Close to Finishing My Pumpkin Spice Throw Blanket
Right now, I'm feverishly making a pumpkin-spice throw blanket. I got this kit from Sirdar, who I…
The weirdest things I’ve ever made
The strangest thing I've ever been asked to make is a poncho. Which, at face value, isn't…
Six Grandkids, One Crochet Hook, and That Battered Octopus
Crochet has been woven into my life for years, connecting me to the people I love through…
The Simple Scarf I Reach For When I Can’t Sleep
Crochet became more than just a craft for me once I finally started to make things for…