One of the biggest things to consider when starting a new blanket is what yarn to use. There are do many options out there: acrylic, cotton, wool, bamboo, or a blend of all of the above. I tend towards acrylic because it is easy to crochet with and easy to take care of. Plus, it… Continue reading Just a Little Yarn…About Yarn
In the crafter world, there is a phrase that makes us feel better about ourselves. We’re “getting our Ph.D.–Projects Half Done.” Right now, I’m on a quest to get my P.H.D.D.–moving my projects half done to done! In the past week, I’ve completed two (plus one yarn stash buster). I began this lap blanket last… Continue reading Getting My P.H.D. … D
I don’t usually buy a crochet pattern book the first time I see it, but this one was an instant “add to cart!” Mix & Match: Modern Crochet Blankets by Esme Crick is a gorgeous book. It has 100 different strips that can be combined in countless ways to create unique blankets. The idea is… Continue reading Mixing and Matching
As I was trying to work on taxes for three business and freelance work, the title of this book kept screaming at me, Crochet Yourself Calm by Carmen Heffernan. I picked this book up on a whim after seeing it for sale on Zulily while shopping for Christmas presents for the kids. The mandala on the cover… Continue reading Crochet Yourself Calm
