Basically, she’s a guardian angel for crochet designers. That’s what Pam (the messy bun lady) has to say in her latest post over at Crochetpreneur. Not only is she recognizing tech editors and their importance, but she is speaking about me!!! I am so honored. Check out this great article she has that honestly tells […]
Furls for the Summer!
I just ordered 5 new Furls hooks for my birthday!!! This post has affiliate links, but only because I absolutely L-O-V-E Furls hooks!!! Furls Odyssey hooks are about to change price from $30 to $33 each on June 1. Stock up now!! Click Here for affiliate statement. When I was pregnant with my last baby, […]
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How to write crochet Repeat Punctuation
In today’s post about how to write crochet, we are going to be discussing the repeat punctuation. I did a lesson as a live video over on my facebook page and called it “Learn your A, B, P’s” for asterisks, brackets, and parentheses. I’ve been advertising this presentation from my instagram account for a while. […]
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Going to CGOA, Part 2
Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) conference is this July 25-28th in Portland, Oregon and I’M GOING!!! I’m so excited. I meant to post an update about it on Friday, but this last week has been a very difficult one for me personally and emotionally. Regardless, I’m back and I’m here now. As soon as my […]
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Meet the Tech Editor: Jean Clement, Desert Rose Fiber Arts
In this second installment of the Meet the Tech Editor series, I’d like to introduce you to Jean Clement of Desert Rose Fiber Arts. You can find the first installment right here. I met Jean through a tech editors group and she’s been a kind, valuable and generous resource through that group whenever I, or […]
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My Life: Crochet with a baby
I love my babies and I love crochet. I love breastfeeding, but it takes so much of the day that if I sacrificed my stitching time while nursing, I’d almost never be able to crochet. Thus, this is what often happens. Be sure to subscribe on youtube and sign up for my newsletter to find […]
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Going to CGOA, Part 1
I’m going to CGOA!!! This will be the first in a series of posts about my preparation and journey to the annual convention. I’m so excited about this. I’m going to attend the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) convention in July! This is fantastic. I can’t wait to be surrounded by people who are completely like […]
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Proper Project Level Definitions
UPDATE 4/27: I heard from Craft Yarn Council, Downloadable symbols are Basic, Easy, Intermediate, & Complex. In this first edition of the Tips from a Tech Editor series, learn the truth to Project Level definitions. It’s about stitches, not skill. The article previously published by Novella titled What’s in a Skill Level? written by yours truly […]
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Perfect Middle Pull from a Skein of Yarn
Finding the center of a skein of yarn can be difficult. But following my method, you will always stitch from the center of your skein without any tension problems. Step 1: Find the outside end of the yarn that the yarn company stuffed into one side of the skein. Pull that out and tuck it […]
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Sari Silk Boho Scarf Pattern
I love the idea of Sari Silk, that it is providing jobs and income to women while at the same time reducing waste, and providing us with a beautiful, functional item! But it can be difficult to decide how to use it. With this short pattern, you will create an everyday scarf that shows all […]
