Isn’t it amazing how the internet has made patterns and crochet supplies from all over the world accessible with just a few clicks? There are thousands of designs out there, in different styles, using different … Read more
Have you ever found a ball of yarn in your stash that no longer has a ball band? Some yarn weights are easy to identify, but others can be a bit trickier. How do you … Read more
Dyeing yarn has been on my to try list for AGES and a few weekends ago I finally got around to it! I so enjoyed the process. I have some acid dyes that I want … Read more
I recently got to help out with planning our work end of year function. It was so much fun! It was a particularly special celebration so we decided to go with glamorous gold as our … Read more
The magic ring (also known as the adjustable loop or magic circle) is one of those “crochet moves” that if you’ve mastered it, you probably use it all the time. But if you haven’t, it … Read more
I love using multiple colors in my crochet work. You can create the most beautiful colorwork using different shades of yarn. Once I learned how to change color in crochet neatly and with no uneven … Read more
It’s officially winter here in Cape Town and while the sun is shining today (I’m sitting in a glorious sunbeam as I write this), the last week has be cold and very wet. We’ve had … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. One of the things that I tend to harp on about when making amigurumi is the use of a stitch marker. They are so, so useful! When you are working … Read more