If you’re anything like me, you have a lot of partially-used skeins (or balls or cakes) of yarn lying around. So you’ve probably found yourself in a situation where you think you have enough yarn to make a particular pattern, but even though you can weigh the… [read more]

Have you ever found yourself needing to know how much yarn (in yards) you used in your crochet or knitting project? This number might come in handy if you’re a seller, and wanting to keep good track of inventory and cost (for instance, how many… [read more]

By far, the most common question I get when I publish a new pattern that’s worked in the round is, “What is a magic circle?” I’ve been wanting to make this tutorial for a long time, and I’ve finally got it ready for you! A… [read more]

I have a fun, easy, practical tutorial for you guys today, and it doesn’t even involve crocheting! I’ve been wanting to give these DIY wool dryer balls a try for a while. I ran out of dryer sheets last week, so I knew now was… [read more]

Looking to add a little excitement to your Half Double Crochet stitches? Look no further than this VERY simple variation on the HDC! All it takes is inserting your hook into a different loop than usual to come up with this beautiful, faux knit pattern…. [read more]

Raise your hand if you hate sewing into chains. Yeah, that’s what I thought. Is there anyone who doesn’t completely dread that first row of a scarf, and having to sew into all of those pesky, tight little knots? What I’m about to show you… [read more]