Pivoting to find what is right for you can usually lead you to find your happiness. Join me on the Yarn Thing Podcast for a special episode with Jessica Carey of The Hook Nook to learn about her journey. Starting out as a maker, to starting her own business to creating physical products Jessica has found what she loves and has pursued it.
Take planned pooling crochet to the next level with this corner to corner planned pooling crochet chevron blanket. RockinLola has done it again with her advanced take on planned pooling with corner to corner! I’ve called this the Planned Pooling C2C Blanket
Time to pregame for the Third Annual Tournament of Stitches Event here on the Marly Bird blog. This free mystery make-along for knitters and crocheters is as addictive to play as March Madness is to watch.
Can you believe that this is our THIRD year for the Tournament of Stitches? Check out the 1st year here, and the 2nd year here.
Keep reading to learn all the details.
[Read more…]Making for baby is even easier when you use loop yarn. Inside Baby Loops & Twists by Kristi Simpson you will find eight beautiful baby paterns that require no knitting, crochet, or tools other then the yarn and your fingers! Each pattern works up fairly quickly and can be done for your next baby shower. Loop yarn baby projects will be the new must make on your list. Take a peak inside and see if this is the book for you.
Each week we are pulling together some of our favorite patterns from the Yarnspirations website. Use these patterns to inspire you to try new projects or even some new yarn! This week I have a collection of 10 FREE soft and cozy patterns for knitters and crocheters. Browse through them for your next basket project to put your hooks.
Start your next crochet cable hat with me in this video tutorial. Using a FREE pattern from Yarnspirations we will work together to great this great cable hat. Learn some tips and tricks for working front and back post double crochet stitches and how to join a starting chain without twisting your stitches!
