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New this week and it's a good one 👀
Hey Reader, I hope you're having a lovely Friday so far. You know how sometimes you just need a quick win? Like a project that isn't going to take over your entire weekend... or require you to untangle a 17 pound pile of cord from your stash? 😅 (Am I the only one with that problem?? haha) That's exactly what I've been craving lately, and honestly it's part of why I made this week's new pattern. Spring is in the air, my craft room is a bit of a mess (more on that another time, lol), and I just...
👉 here's a new pattern, no fuss required
Hey Reader 👋 Happy Friday friends! Hope your week's been a good one. I've been deep in granny square land over here, and actually enjoying every minute of it. My granny square blanket is about 64% joined together which I'm SO excited about. It's been raining like crazy where we live, so in between raindrops I've been puttering around the garden, replanting some green beans and peas that never materialized, picking lettuce, and checking on my cute little baby zucchinis and tomatoes. Crochet,...
I've been sitting on this for a month 😊
Hey Reader 👋 OK so I've been sitting on this for like a month and I finally get to talk about it. I'm teaching at Creator Summer Camp! 🎉 It's a free 3-day virtual craft summit happening June 16-18, with 18 different makers (including yours truly), and it's 100% free to attend. I'm doing a beginner-friendly, 2 color, BIG outdoor macrame plant hanger workshop, which I'm pretty excited about. And you're invited! Here's the deets: Totally free to attend Three days of workshops from a bunch of...
I finally made “that” pattern 😌 (New Free Pattern Alert!)
Hey Reader, I have a confession. I love a fancy stitch pattern as much as the next crocheter… but most of the time? I just want a good, solid beanie that I don’t have to overthink. Or think at all. 🤪 Something simple. Something that fits. Something I can make for literally anyone without pulling out a calculator or crossing my fingers at the end. So, I finally sat down and created my version of that hat. This is the kind of crochet hat you can make for babies, toddlers, teens, women, your...
When You Want Results… Like, Yesterday
Hey Reader, If you’re craving that “I finished something!” feeling without committing to a marathon project, you’re in good company. This week’s finds are all about quick wins and projects that make winter feel slightly less endless. The fastest knit blanket you'll ever see This finger knit blanket comes together shockingly fast - no needles required! If you want a big, cozy blanket without a big time commitment, this is a super satisfying project. 👉 See the Free Finger Knit Blanket Pattern 📍...
From homemade to “wait, you MADE that?”
Hey Reader, This winter, I've been on a bit of a finger knit blanket kick. Part of that is due to my stockpile of Bernat Blanket yarn that I acquired during the many yarn sales Michael's was having this holiday season... 😅🧶 But also, they're just really fun and quick to make. I realized after making several and learning as I went, that a few simple tweaks really makes a huge difference in the outcome of your blanket. The main issues with these blankets are: gaps and holes messy edges how the...
Something sweet you can finish today (New Free Pattern!) ❤️
Hey Reader, I've got a super fun, Valentine's appropriate new free crochet pattern to share with you today, and you won't believe how quick these little guys are. 🥰 These cute crochet hearts come in 3 different sizes, and you can make a whole bunch of them in no time- the smallest size can easily be made in 2 minutes flat! Super Fast & Easy Crochet Hearts This pattern is simple, beginner-friendly, and one of those patterns that somehow manages to be both relaxing and dangerously addictive...
A brand-new free pattern just dropped… and it’s SO squishy 😍
Hey Reader, I’ve been so excited to share this with you… today I’ve got a brand-new free blanket pattern for you, and it’s one of the coziest, squishiest projects I’ve made in ages. And the best part? It works up fast. Like, finish-it-in-a-day fast. Super Easy Ribbed Finger Knit Blanket This ribbed texture looks super fancy, but the technique is surprisingly simple... totally beginner-friendly and perfect for those days when you just want to curl up and make something calming and gorgeous...
🪢 Kick off Macrame Monday with These Fun Finds! 😊
Hey Reader, It's Macrame Monday! Today, I've got lots of fun stuff to share with you, and I hope you enjoy this new email format- Let's dive right in and get started! 🪢 Macrame Knot of the Week - Half Hitch Knot The half hitch knot is a versatile and simple knot that you can use for lots of different applications! This is how to make a half hitch knot going to the right. (To make one going to the left, it’s the same, but in reverse.) If you want to keep going and do alternating half hitch...
🪢 Gum Nuts, Cool Wall Hangings and Samples Galore! It must be Macrame Monday
Hey Reader, Happy Macrame Monday! I hope you're having a good week so far. Today I'm editing a macrame video that will hopefully be ready to go by Friday. It's gonna be a fun one! Keep reading for some fun macrame related things that you don't want to miss... Something From Me Looking for some new macrame wall hanging patterns to try? Well, I've got 17 of them for ya! Check out this list of 17 beautiful macrame wall hanging patterns and find your next project: There are so many cool patterns...
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