This dilemma is known to so many creative folks. First, we get ‘into’ something. I mean really into it. We dive in, spend our fun money (and sometimes more), research, watch videos and even end up on websites written in languages foreign to us just so we can immerse ourselves into our craft, our art. We want to know about pigments and processes and soon, we’ve taken our hobby, smeared it all over our lives like a cream cheese frosting and we’re inviting others to take big, luscious bites.
Tag: yarn
Quick Tassels with Yarn
Some things just need an extra, oomph to them. I made a lovely thing, but it lacked something and it took me a bit of looking at it to determine… Continue reading Quick Tassels with Yarn
Elegant Heart Pattern
I’m not much of a sucker for Valentine’s Day, but I’m a complete sucker for crochet. And I just can’t help but notice all of the sweet little hearts floating all over the internet right now so I decided to make a fancy version of a heart motif . . .
da Vinci’s Ashtray (Crochet Advice #1)
I imagine even da Vinci made a few ashtrays for his mom before he got the hang of things
Bavarian Crochet Blanket and a Bit of Love
I have a bunch of yarn that is different weights and colors, so I wanted to create a scrap blanket. I also wanted it to have a lot of texture… Continue reading Bavarian Crochet Blanket and a Bit of Love