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June 4, 2020

How to Relieve Stress & Anxiety With Crochet

Reading Time: 5 minutesDid you know that yarn crafting is considered a great way to relieve stress & anxiety? It’s true! The repetitive motions & zen-like state that you get into when you’re working on a project are...

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May 28, 2020

Dear Crochet Hook, Why Did You Leave Me?

Reading Time: 4 minutesDear Crochet Hook, Why ever did you leave me? I thought we had a good thing going. You were one of the best crochet hooks I’ve ever had. Didn’t we have some good times together?...

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May 21, 2020

How to Easily Count Your Crochet Stitches

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen I first started crocheting, and a pattern told me to, ‘count my crochet stitches’, I was like a deer in the headlights. I had absolutely no idea what that even meant, nevermind knowing how...

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May 14, 2020

Patriotic Place-mats – A Spectacular Free Pattern You’ll Love!

Reading Time: 5 minutesI’ve got a great free pattern for some patriotic place-mats and coasters today! Because it’s starting to feel a little bit like summertime around these parts. I don’t know what the weather is doing near...

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May 7, 2020

5 Absolutely Clever Ways to Modernize Crochet Doilies

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen you hear the phrase “crochet doilies” what immediately comes to mind? I know for me, it brought up images of mothballs, old grandma houses with these delicate lace things covering every surface, and dusty...

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April 30, 2020

21 Fantastic Stash-Busting Solutions That Will Delight You

Reading Time: 7 minutesIf you’re anything like me, then you’re constantly on the lookout for a good stash-busting project. I know I just can’t ever bring myself to throw away all the little bits of leftover yarn at...

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April 23, 2020

What Is Your Yarn Personality? A Terrific Free Quiz!

Reading Time: 2 minutesQuick question? Do you know what your yarn personality is? Wait, you don’t know either? Okay…good, it’s not just me. Is quarantine getting as old for you as it is for me? I never knew...

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April 9, 2020

How to Crochet a Cup Cozy – Free Tutorial

Reading Time: 4 minutesWho’s in the mood for a free cup cozy pattern? So, how are you doing during this fun quarantine season? Are you staying sane, or are you ready to sell your children to the gypsies?...

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April 2, 2020

Quarantine 2020 – Crochet Pattern Roundup to the Rescue!

Reading Time: 5 minutesOkay, I’ve now completed my 90 day trial of 2020. How can I cancel? Does anyone have the number to customer service? If you’re anything like me, this “social distancing” and “quarantine” stuff is getting...

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March 26, 2020

12 Awesome Gift Ideas for the Crocheter

Reading Time: 8 minutesIf you struggle with what to buy for the crocheter in your life, look no further. In this ultimate crochet gift giving guide I list out all the goodies!