The Ultimate Guide to Crochet Basics (with VIDEO)
Warning: this post is a massive rabbit hole into the world of crochet. It’s 2400+ words. You can cheat and watch the 5 minute tutorial video to get the good stuff fast. I can’t take responsibility for any addictions that…
Why I Love Sewing
Back in 2012 – the year The Hobbit was finally in theatres, and everyone joked that the world would end – I realised I hadn’t made anything for over a year. That’s how this blog started. Like an echo, 2015 ended a…
Modern Shelf Makeover with Rust-Oleum
In collaboration with Rust-Oleum Our front room has had a rethink. I’d call it a makeover, but mostly it’s just been a lot of rearranging furniture. I did need a new shelf. So when I was offered the chance to…
Where do I go from here?
Fall is my favourite season. I can’t even call it autumn when I say that—nostalgia makes me go back to my American childhood. Living in Maine for 10 years made autumn easy to love. Autumn makes me feel fresh and…
How to tell if a crochet pattern uses UK or US terms
Patterns are more abundant and international than ever. I love how generous the crochet community is in sharing their ideas. Ravelry alone has over 60,000 free crochet patterns. And without Youtube tutorials, I don’t think I would have ever been…
