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Cozy Crochet Spa Socks: A Beginner-Friendly Tutorial

Are you ready to pamper your dry feet this winter? I love to pop these crochet socks on after using my favorite lotion, before bed, so that I can wake up with baby soft feet all winter long. Whether you’re making them for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, these socks are sure to be …

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Plush Corduroy Pillow Cover – Free Knitting Pattern

It seems yarn just keeps getting fluffier, fuzzier AND chunkier these days… and I’m here for it! However, if you’ve tried to knit with some of these yarns like Lion Brand’s Go For Faux or Loops & Threads Faux Fur, you may have noticed that it can be hard to achieve any stitch definition, much …

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The “Walkin’ on the Sun” Bucket Hat: A 90’s Inspired Crochet Tutorial

I’m excited to share with you my 90’s inspired, “Walkin’ on the Sun” bucket hat. Its bold, graphic stripe and contrasting colors make me feel like I’m watching a smashmouth MV on TRL! The way I made it also makes it a really fun pattern to crochet. I bet you’ll love its top-down construction and …

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A NEW Way To Start A Crochet Project – The Quick, Stretchy And Easy Foundation Single Crochet

The New Way to Start Crochet: Stretchy, Sturdy Foundation Chain I think I discovered a whole new way to begin our crochet projects. You may be familiar with the “foundation single crochet” but something about it never worked great for me. I had a hard time maintaining even tension in the chain itself with the …

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Crochet Wrap Shorts – The Easiest Crochet Shorts Pattern!

I Crocheted My First Pair Of Shorts! Hey yarnies! I’ve recently embarked on a little crochet adventure, and guess what? I successfully made my very first pair of crochet shorts! And I’m happy to share. It really could not be easier to start on your own first set of crochet shorts. In this post, you’ll …

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Chunky Mesh Overshirt – A Summer Crochet Project You Can Make…Fast!

I Miss My Chunky Yarn Every Summer This super chunky mesh overshirt is my way of getting my crojo back this summer. I love a tiny yarn, cotton lacey project as much as the next guy but without that instant gratification from quick chunky knits, my crafting motivation always tends to waffle a bit in …

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Can AI help you make money with your crochet or knitting business?

In With The Old AND With The New: Harnessing AI to Brainstorm Product Ideas for Your Crochet or Knitting Etsy Shop Dear yarnie friends with entrepreneurial spirits, I’m sure you’ve heard some buzz lately about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and, specifically, ChatGPT. Maybe you thought it was useful for programmers or content writers but not for …

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Worsted, Aran, 10 ply…Oh my! All about yarn weight categories in English.

We sure do love yarn don’t we? Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a budding knitter, choosing the right yarn for your project is essential. While a love of yarn unites crafters worldwide, did you know that the terminology used to describe yarn weight categories can vary even between English speaking regions? Yes, it’s true! …

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