Category: Crochet
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Weekend Crochet
Starting my giant granny square blanket was a good life choice. I was really mentally burnt out when I started it, and progress on it definitely slowed down when I started getting my creative energy back, but it’s so nice to have a relaxing long term project like this. When I haven’t run the numbers…
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Tea Talk: An Interview with Joanne Scrace
I’m constantly in awe of designers who come up with fashionable, attractive crocheted garment patterns, and naturally I’m a fan of Joanne Scrace’s work. She was kind enough to answer some of my questions about her projects and creative processes. Here’s what Joanne had to say! What’s your favorite drink to have by your side…
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That Giant Granny Square
I’ve been working on my granny square blanket a bit more, and I just finished the second full set of stripes. When I was planning my blanket, I had no idea how much yarn each stripe would need, so I decided that I wanted a minimum of two stripes of each color, and I bought…
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Tea Talk: An Interview with FreshStitches’ Stacey Trock
For my next interview, I talked with the talented Stacey Trock of FreshStitches. Her cuddly crocheted critters beyond adorable, and I asked her a few questions about her creative process. What’s your favorite drink to have by your side while you’re crafting? It totally depends on the season, but there’s never less than two! I’m…
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Elsa: A New Crocheted Jacket Pattern
I’m really excited to share with you my latest pattern. Last summer, this sweater was my big experiment. Could I design a crocheted garment? The answer was yes, and the next question was could I write a crochet pattern for a garment? That got a big fat yes, too! My test crocheters finished the pattern…