All non-yarn crafts
There are yarnbombers who make pretty pieces, those who make political pieces, and those that make just plain crazy pieces… but me – I like mine cheesy. The idea for this cheesy yarnbomb started with a ball of light orange yarn that wasn’t quite right for my project. For some reason it reminded me of cheese, and I whipped two squares up… Read more →
Lately, our once little William has been insisting that he is a grown up. He drinks “coffee” (water in a coffee cup). He plays video games (or at least yells at the controller). He even works from home (by doing little chores). And although his “grown-up” life is totally full, there’s nothing he’d rather do than ride that big yellow school bus… Read more →
Last October, I signed up for a class with Kim Werker, Betsy Greer, and Leanne Prain in Brooklyn (where I serendipitously met internet friend Kelly of Our Secret Treehouse). Afterward I tried to make non-awkward small talk with my craft heroes, and Leanne mentioned that a great way to get kids involved in yarnbombing is to let them make pom-poms. I… Read more →
I’ve been working hard on a secret yarn-bomb project that involves a lot of different yarns and techniques (that will hopefully all come together in a beautifully cohesive display, right?), and one of my favorite is double strand crochet. Double strand crochet is the same as regular crochet, but you’ll be holding two strands straight in your non-dominant hand instead of… Read more →
Last night I showed Stretch an instagram from a popular crocheter and speculated that she was now single. “Do you think she needs a Craft Husband?” he asked. Before I could retort, our friend (who claims to read this blog – hi, Liar!) said: “What’s a Craft Husband?” What what? A Craft Husband (Wife / Boyfriend / Girlfriend / Friendo )… Read more →
I make the most crochet mistakes when I’m a) in a hurry or b) sick, and lucky for me, both conditions are true this week! It inspired me to share with you 5 common crochet mistakes and tips to help you locate and fix the problem or ignore it completely. 1. I can’t get the hook in the starting chain… Read more →
I consider myself lucky to have the time and yarn to contribute to amazing yarn installations, charity events, and awareness campaigns across the country. If you’re like me, you totally idolize the folks with enough organization and know-how to put these events together. But I have a secret – you can do it, too, and you don’t need a ton… Read more →
2015, I don’t want to give you a complex or anything, but you’re going to have a lot to live up to cause 2014 kinda killed it. I mean, seriously: I casually talked to some famous people No bigs, just John Hodgman & Jesse Thorn on the Judge John Hodgman Podcast and Michelle Ward during her Creative Live class… Read more →
It’s the season of giving, and I used my crochet hook and a few other crafty weapons to to give back a little beginning this November. So how did we celebrate Hooking for Good? Handmade Donations: I love donating handmade items, so I made one (almost) every week. Each project was so easy that you can do it to! My… Read more →
It’s the time of year when all crafters start to really stress: Oh my goodness, I forgot about so-and-so, and I will totally need to make them a present because they’ll be making one for me. Oy vey, I forgot about that nephew, who I promised a crocheted blanket back in July. Holy guacamole, how am I ever going to… Read more →