Tag: crochet
self-care, cashmere edition
Meet the Cashmere Triangle Scarf. This crochet scarf is worked from the center back out to the tip and uses half-double crochet. It uses 5 mini skeins of Artyarns Cashmere 1 ply (100% Italian Cashmere). The resulting fabric is soft and very beautiful, the cashmere is delightful and the lace-weight yarn begs for the crochet…
the story of the swatches
I mentioned a large project a few weeks ago. Now I can share more about it–I’m crocheting swatches to investigate all of Anzula’s yarns. My first post explores For Better or Worsted. I’ll provide a crochet contrast to Jill’s knitting focused posts. It’s a good thing I love fun swatches! There are many parts I…
three tips: join being careful not to twist
There are six simple words that strike dread every time, “join being careful not to twist”. My brain groans and sighs with an “I know!” and I set out to make a careful join. I rarely get it right on the first try. Or the second. For instance, take this lovely foundation chain of over…
two book ideas for easy crafting
I love challenging myself with complicated designs, though I also take great joy in the beauty found within simple patterns. After a long day I don’t always want to knit another garter stitch washcloth, it’s nice to have easy to work patterns on hand. The two books in today’s post fit this basic criteria. Drop-Dead…
five books for your spring bookshelf
It’s officially spring, and my reading pace hasn’t slackened one bit. The “to be reviewed” pile is threatening to overtake one of the “to be read” piles, so here are five titles that recently caught my eye. They are each unique and diverse in topic and skill; I’ve decided their trend is colour. I love…
review: Fun & Fantastic Textured Crochet Stitches
While I was chatting with Beth Graham, she mentioned that I could take her Craftsy Class, Fun & Fantastic Textured Crochet Stitches. It’s taken me a while to sit and attend the course; I struggle with video, preferring the written word. Thankfully included with the class are detailed handouts and the video lessons are close…