The Taylor Swift Crochet Dress. Let’s take a look at the ethics of the Taylor Swift crochet dress. I’ve made mine. And published my version of the pattern. All over, many people are crocheting dresses, with great excitement. It’s wonderful to see crochet get a popularity boost. But perhaps there are also worrying issues in…
Have you ever wondered what is the best way to make a scrunchie? In the last few weeks I have created tutorials for knitting, crochet and sewing to create DIY scrunchies. In this post I will review each method. Which technique is best? The best way to make a scrunchie. While working this project I…
Scrunchies are a quick easy projects, perfect for less experienced knitters. They only take a few hours to make, especially if you use a thicker yarn. The free scrunchie knitting pattern here will work for almost any weight yarn, and only uses tiny quantities, so it’s perfect for using up small scraps. Match the cardigan…
If you’re someone who loves to craft, you know the feeling of receiving the same old gifts every year. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of ideas to use for gifts for crafty people. After all, they deserve something that reflects their passion and interests, don’t…
Does crochet really use more yarn than knitting? And if so, how much more? This simple question can lead to heated debates in knitting and crochet groups. However, no one seems to have clear cut evidence for their answers. So, time for a few little experiments… But first, for those looking for the ‘too long/didn’t…
Crafting is something people do more during autumn and winter, and less during spring and summer. The period from September to January is called ‘Crafting Season’ as there is such an upsurge in crafting related sales at this time. This is something I didn’t know about this time last year as I was preparing to…
You don’t have to sell your crafts if you don’t want to. I have learned so much in this last year about creating and selling my crochet designs, and would love to do a series of blog posts focusing on the things I know now about selling crafts that I wish I knew a year…
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