I used to skip blocking my knit and crochet projects because of my concern for time, my lack of knowledge, and the cost of equipment. Looking back, this was silly of me, especially worrying about the...

Hand knitting items for your home is so rewarding! Take a hand knit blanket for example. Every day you get to admire the thoughtfully crafted blanket and enjoy the hard work you put into it every...

The Weminuche Wilderness Trail Toboggan is a free pattern here on the blog! The simple construction of the hat makes it an easy, beginner-friendly crochet pattern. A crochet hat that looks knit....

No Christmas tree? No problem. Create your own Christmas tree wall hanging to substitute the real deal. DIY a stunning Christmas tree with minimal materials and effort. Turn spare yarn into...

Counting crochet rows properly is essential to achieving the desired length of a project. It can be a bit confusing at first, but after you learn to recognize stitch patterns, counting rows will be a...

When I began crocheting, my frustration often came from my edges being uneven. I learned quickly that my mistake was linked to counting crochet stitches. Crochet stitches are made along the...