Hey everyone, I am going to be writing today about being a pattern tester for knitting and crochet designs. I will be answering questions like: What is being a pattern tester, and how does it work? How do you find patterns to test, and is it free? I recently took a poll and 75% ofContinue reading “Being a Pattern Tester”
Category Archives: My Projects
Joining a Knitting KAL: Making the Desert Dusk Top
Welcome to summer! During the month of July, I will be joining a knit-along (KAL) working on the knitting pattern for the desert dusk top by Oihibasrf_Knit on Instagram. Now, I am not a strong knitter – I have done some knitting projects and have made a sweater or two- but I would not callContinue reading “Joining a Knitting KAL: Making the Desert Dusk Top”
African Flower Crochet Project
Hello, crocheters! I’ve been working on lots of little projects here and there, trying to clear out my yarn stash. (Still lots of progress to make there :)) My current project for this week will be piecing together the 100’s of granny squares I’ve been making with my stashed yarn. Really I only have aboutContinue reading “African Flower Crochet Project”
Cleaning Handmade Knits
how to wash hand knit and crochet items.
History of Stork Scissors
The interesting truth behind the shape of these animal shaped embroidery scissors will surprise you.
Travel Crochet Projects
Keeping busy while traveling with crochet. What should you take on your next vacation?
First Timer: Knitting a Sweater in the Round
Knitting a sweater in the round for the first time, and my progress with it!
Learning to Crochet
I leaned to knit before I learned to crochet. Knitting, which for me never really took hold, I had trouble with tension and getting holes in my work. Until one year, when I was early 20-something, I went home for Christmas and my cousin, who is more similar to an aunt than a same-age cousin,Continue reading “Learning to Crochet”
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