I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of playing with different prints in crochet. One of my favorite prints is houndstooth because it’s not only eye-catching in a finished piece, but it’s really simple to do. I’ve added to my growing Houndstooth Collection with the stunning Houndstooth Super Scarf! It’s the perfect easy project for…
When the weather takes a turn, and those fingers start to get cold, convertible gloves and mittens are my favorite accessories. I love having full use of my fingers for touch screens, but the option to tuck them away for warmth. The Houndstooth Convertible do just that! These easy fingerless mittens use a simple crochet…
Whenever fall comes, so do the crochet pumpkins! Every year I think that I have enough and I’m not gonna make anymore, and every year I end up with another set. I’ve been playing with granny squares a lot lately, and decided to make a few pumpkins with granny square inspiration. The biggest problem with…
Who doesn’t love a little bit of crochet to take with you on the go?! For this crochet zipper pouch, you can mix the retro, yet trendy granny stripe with a simple zippered liner for the perfect crochet accessory! And if that wasn’t cool enough, this project is perfect for using up yarn scraps and…
Hello friends! This tutorial is going to walk you through how to crochet the half double crochet stitch. This is part of a beginner series that I have put together to help people that are brand new to crochet start learning stitches. The half double crochet is no only simple, bit it is such a…
Hello friends! So glad you’re here and excited to share a super important stitch with you today: the single crochet stitch. This is part of a beginner series that I have put together to help people that are brand new to crochet start learning stitches. The single crochet (sc) is a foundational stitch in the…
The Ocean’s Breath Cardi has finally found its home on the Crafting for Weeks blog! I designed this pattern as a guest designer for Joy of Motion Crochet a few years ago, and decided she needs to live here to with the rest of the Ocean’s Breath Collection. This is one of my favorite summer…
Hello friends! I’m going to be sharing how to crochet the slip stitch with you today! This is part of a beginner series that I have put together to help people that are brand new to crochet start learning stitches. The slip stitch is a foundational stitch in the crochet journey and so easy to…
When the season changes and the holidays are just around the corner, one of my favorite activities is unearthing the boxes of Christmas decorations. One thing that has marked our hallways and fireplaces over the years are the handmade Christmas stockings that my grandma crocheted (and still crochets!) for every member of the family. Each…
Crocheting a baby blanket is probably one of my favorite yarn projects to take on. They’re just the right balance between a large scale project and a something I can actually finish. I recently got the pleasure of creating a baby blanket for my new niece and I nicknamed it The Penelope Baby Blanket. This…
