Crochet can be a hobby, it can be a passion, it can be a job and it can be a charity. Using our skills to give back to others is such a blessing. Rohn has been a crochet designer and teacher for a while, but he has been a crafter since he was a child. His newest adventure is a partnership with Debbie Macomber and World Vision for a great new program.
Balls, Skeins and Cakes…OH MY! Being a new knitter or crocheter learning the lingo can be hard. One of the big questions is what do I call my yarn. Depending on who you ask they will throw around different words for their yarn. Let’s break it down and tell you the difference so you can be the one with the answers.
Take a break from knitting and crochet to learn something new! My good friend Jill Wiseman owns her own bead shop and is an amazing instructor. Beading is a great hobby for yarn lovers to give you a different motion and finish with something beautiful. Learn why beading is such a great hobby idea for yarn lovers.
How do knit and crochet designers make money with free patterns? Do I have to buy a pattern to show my support for a designer? Why do some designers have ads on their website? Let me clear the air and talk about a touchy subject, the topic of free knitting and crochet patterns on blogs and websites and how they help a designer make money.
I will attempt to answer the top questions I get all the time. Let me break down how it works from the designer’s side so that you understand why we do what we do.
Need a gift for your next baby shower? Looking to make something in knit or crochet? I have collected 13 FREE knit and crochet baby projects that you can make from some of my favorite designer friends. Which will be your favorite?
The Mud Cloth Afghan Throw Blanket crochet tutorial video teaches you how to crochet this beautiful throw using the free pattern from Red Heart Yarns.
