Why I Needed a Little Break from Crocheting

Hi crochet friend! The past few months have been a bit of a challenge for me. I had to put down my yarn and hooks and stop crocheting. It was frustrating, because crocheting has always been an important part of my relaxation and stress relief. What was going on? About 5 months ago, I started…

September 1, 20230Comments

ByMary

Baby & Toddler Patterns Recommendations

Free Baby Girl Crochet Patterns You’ll Love!

Hi crochet friend! My baby girl is here! And she is healthy and beautiful. See for yourself: Adjusting to 6 kids is taking a while, but we're making it through and enjoying this sweet snuggle bug. To celebrate, I wanted to make a list of my favorite Cute & Cozy Baby Girl Crochet Patterns!…

July 21, 20230Comments

ByMary

Crochet Help Stitch Tutorials

How to Crochet the Alpine Stitch

Hi crochet friend! There are so many stitch patterns out there that I have yet to explore. So when I decided to design a baby blanket for a Winter Blog Hop, I decided it was the time to try one stitch pattern I've always loved: the Alpine Stitch. This stitch pattern uses a stitch called…

September 16, 20220Comments

ByMary

Recommendations

Free Fall into Autumn Crochet Blog Hop 2022

Hi crochet friend! Fall is such a fun time of year! I love the colors (though they're limited out here in the West), the cool weather (SWEATER WEATHER!), and the smells. It feels like nature's hug! But one of the best parts is the great crochet patterns that get released this time of year! …

August 31, 20220Comments

ByMary

Crochet Help Stitch Tutorials

How to Crochet the Alternative Double Crochet Stitch

This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Hi crochet friend! Today I wanted to share with you a newer stitch that I learned this past year that has cleaned up my crochet projects forever: the Alternative Double Crochet Stitch. This stitch is specifically designed to help you avoid those frustrating…

April 30, 20220Comments

ByMary

Crochet Help

Fun and FREE Fall Crochet Patterns

This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Hi crochet friend! Today I'd like to share a few fun and FREE Fall crochet patterns that can be made in a weekend. I love all of these patterns, not only because I designed them, but because they are super Cute and Cozy…

October 22, 20210Comments

ByMary

Crochet Help Stitch Tutorials

How to Crochet the Bean Stitch

This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Hi crochet friend! I have been working on an adorable baby set using the beautiful and simple bean stitch. So, I thought it would be best to make sure you all know how to do this easy stitch! The baby set that I…

November 13, 20200Comments

ByMary

Crochet Help Stitch Tutorials

How to Crochet A Foundation Chain: HDC & DC

This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Hi crochet friend! Today is a fun new tutorial for you that will be so helpful for those of you making blankets and scarves this Fall: how to crochet a half double crochet foundation chain and a double crochet foundation chain. Next week,…

October 2, 20200Comments

ByMary

Crochet Help Stitch Tutorials

How to Surface Crochet

This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Hi crochet friend! Today marks the last day of the Creation Quiet Book CAL. It has been so fun seeing everyone's beautiful work! Thank you for all who participated! The last day will be surface crocheting or embroidering words on the pages of…

September 25, 20200Comments

ByMary

Appliqués Crochet Help

How to Crochet: Elephant, Sheep Bunny, & Adam & Eve

This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Hi crochet friend! Today marks the last day of appliqués for the Creation Quiet Book! If you missed the first 5 days of the CAL, you can find them linked below: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5 …

September 21, 20200Comments

ByMary