* This post contains affiliate links. See my full Disclosure Policy for details. Hi folks! If you’ve just bought your first sewing machine or are completely new to sewing then you’ve come to the right place. When my fiancé bought me a sewing machine four years ago, I had no sewing experience. You read that …
In January 2003 Amy Berman, a Minneapolis mom, read a magazine article that changed her life. Working in advertising sales at the time, Amy had no idea that she would one day become the accidental executive director of a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort to humanity’s most innocent–children. But that’s exactly what happened. The …
Crafting Together For The Greater Good Hi folks! Today I want to share with you the launch of Create to Donate, a site dedicated to making a difference by donating handmade goods to charities in need. What does this have to do with a blog that provides sewing, knitting, and crochet resources for beginners? I’m glad …
Learn how to crochet for beginners with this comprehensive guide. Follow the 9 must-know steps to master the art of crochet and create beautiful projects. Start your crochet journey today!
The 2 Best Ways to End Your Crochet Projects Okay so you’ve followed all the steps in my ebook, How to Crochet: A Quick-Start Guide for Beginners and you’ve just finished your crochet project. Congratulations! You’ve made the last stitch and you’re ready to show off your hard work and move on to another …
Understanding the Language of Crochet Did you know that reading crochet patterns is one of the biggest problems crocheters face? But truly, it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as intimidating as it may seem! Let me walk you through it in today’s guide on how to read crochet patterns. 🙂 Believe it or …
Follow These 10 Tips Before You Start Your First Crochet Project When I first started crocheting, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I didn’t have a clue about how to begin. I didn’t know what hook to start with, what yarn to use, or even what a stitch was. And, I had no …
Hi ya crochet newbies! By now you have probably mastered the slip-knot, foundation chain, and the single crochet stitch. If not, simply click on the link to be directed to easy step-by-step tutorials. For those of you who already have solid experience with these stitches, it’s time to move on to the double crochet stitch!