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  • Cold ears are no fun, but you know what is fun? Crocheting your own earmuffs. Cozy, cute, and a little quirky, these DIY crochet earmuff patterns will keep you warm and make you smile. Whether you want something sweet and simple or over-the-top adorable, I’ve rounded up six patterns from some seriously talented designers that…

  • When my daughter told me she was expecting a baby girl, I couldn’t wait to start planning her shower. I wanted it to feel sweet, simple, and full of love – without the stress (or the price tag) that can come with party planning. Every little detail, from the decorations to the games to the…

  • When it comes to baby showers, I love a good DIY project that’s equal parts adorable and affordable—and these bows made from plastic tablecloths check both boxes. I can’t take credit for this clever idea (it’s been floating around the internet for a while!), and I’d happily point you to the original creator if I…

  • When we were getting ready to welcome my first granddaughter into the world, I wanted to make something special for her baby shower – something handmade, sentimental, and just a little bit over the top. I came across the idea for these crochet baby bootie centerpieces (I wish I knew who first dreamed them up!)…

  • Handmade items deserve better than being tossed in the wash with socks or, worse, ending up at a garage sale for a quarter. That’s why I made this printable care card for your crochet, knit, and other yarn projects. It says exactly what we’re all thinking: “If I find this in a garage sale after…

  • It’s officially spooky season, and what better way to get into the Halloween spirit than with a little yarn magic? Whether you’re looking to deck out your home with eerie décor, whip up a quirky costume piece, or stitch something sweet-but-spooky, these crochet patterns are equal parts fun and fright. From haunted blankets to ghostly…

  • Long years ago, when I was a rep for a popular stamp company one of the projects my upline taught me was a fun tea bag gift pouch. It was before the internet, so the genius of the projectwas madly emphasized. To this day I still make these little tea bag gift pouches and today…

  • If there’s one thing I love, it’s my scrap yarn ball. If there’s two things I love, it’s my scrap yarn ball and the moss stitch – so I scored big when I created this scrappy moss stitch coaster pattern because not only does it check off both of those boxes, these little bundles of…

  • Whether you’re just picking up a hook for the first time or have a few WIPs (works in progress) in your basket, you’ve likely had questions about yarn, hooks, patterns, and more. Crochet is full of little mysteries, but I’ve got answers! Below are the top 20 questions I get asked about crochet – and…