I want to start by saying that this post is opinionated. When making crochet items for sale, many may ask how to price them. There is no right or wrong answer to this question. The item maker controls how much they should charge for the result. However, other factors should be considered when selling yourRead More
Loom Knitting
Everything Loom Knitting
What is Loom Knitting Let’s talk about loom knitting. What is loom knitting? Loom knitting is a way to get a faster-knitted result without knitting needles. The idea is to wrap yarn twice around the pegs of a loom, picking the bottom strand of yarn over the top, resulting in a knitted look. History ofRead More
Book Reviews
Explore the Book: “Mama Made Minis”, Knotted Loveys
What can I say about Knotted Loveys by Mama Made Minis? They are super cute and a lot of fun to make. Knotted Loveys is the latest book release by author and designer sisters Alyson Dratch and Lindsay Mcnutt. These two sisters own the Etsy shop and website Mama Made Minis. About the Authors MamaRead More
Crocheting
Crocheting Ideas: Projects for Using Up Yarn Stash
How many of you have that bin of leftover yarn lying around? Don’t worry—we all do! The question is what to make with all those leftover skeins of yarn. The good news is that the internet is filled with yarn scrap project ideas. But to make it easier, I will share some of my favoriteRead More
Crocheting
How to Find the Yardage of Homemade Yarn Cakes
As a crocheter, I tend to use acrylic and cotton yarn for most of my projects. When I have enough leftover yarn stash, I make homemade yarn cakes for various projects. For yarn cakes, you’ll need a yarn winder. I’ll wind my leftover yarn stash into cakes, changing the colors as I go and attachingRead More
Free Patterns
Four Easy Mini Kawaii Amigurumi Patterns
As a designer, I found that mini amigurumi has become trendy in the world of crochet. I thought creating four easy patterns for my readers would be fun. I love designing patterns for my readers to enjoy crocheting and selling at their craft markets. Being part of various social media crochet groups, the one questionRead More
Crocheting
Cleaning Handmade Toys: How to Wash Your Amigurumi
When creating an amigurumi, the one question that everyone asks is; can I wash them? The answer is yes! Like delicate pieces of clothing, crochet/knitted toys are no exception. The best way to care for a toy depends on its material and design. For example, if your Amigurumi has wires and delicate pieces attached, youRead More
Book Reviews
My Top 5 Beginner-Friendly Amigurumi Books for Beginner Crocheters
Finding easy-to-follow patterns can be difficult when you’re new to amigurumi-making. So I’ve compiled my top five beginner-friendly amigurumi books for beginner crocheters. I’ve selected these five books from various authors that I’ve found to have fun and easy-to-follow patterns. When I started my crocheting journey a fewRead More
Free Patterns
Springtime Face Scrub Pads
Spring is in the air! These beautiful springtime face scrubbies make an excellent gift for mothers day. My face scrubbie pattern is a great beginner-friendly pattern that is easy to whip up. Face scrubbies are eco-friendly and can be used again and again. These scrubbies are made with 100% cotton and are soft. Let’s talkRead More
Free Patterns
Crochet Bunnies
This adorable little bunny pattern is a fun beginner-friendly pattern that is quick to whip up. These bunnies will make a great addition to any of those Easter baskets. Let’s talk about patterns. Each bunny was crocheted using low-pill acrylic yarn and velvet yarn. This design uses such little yarn that any stash yarn willRead More