Skip to Content

Feeling trapped after being stuck inside all winter? Got the winter blahs?  Well, since yarn makes everything better I can help.  Let me show you some new crochet patterns from Annie’s to get you ready for warm weather.  The Spring Spirit Pattern Collection has 20 stunning, new designs from Lena Skvagerson, the Lead Designer for …

Read More about Spring Spirit Crochet Pattern Collection & Giveaway

NOTE: Sometimes the calculators do not load correctly after system updates. Please comment below and we’ll fix the problem! HELP!!!! How many stitches should I cast on for a baby blanket?  What is the number of rows to loom knit a man’s scarf? How much yarn will I need to knit a queen size blanket?  …

Read More about Free Online Knitting Calculator: Simple Way to Get Cast On, Rows & Yardage

Oh, yeah! YouTube has gone craft-friendly! I know what you’re thinking?  What do you mean YouTube has gone craft-friendly, they’ve always been craft-friendly. That’s true.  You all know I started on YouTube.  But now they have done some updates to make it better for crafty mobile users.  Let’s face it.  We all use our phones …

Read More about Oh, yeah! YouTube has gone craft-friendly!

Stitchflix Lookbook | Yarnspirations Season 1 – Snuggle Up and Watch “Stitchflix?  What’s that?” I’m so glad you asked!  It’s the combining of two fun past times: yarny crafts and binge watching your favorite show or movie.  We love family movie night at our house.  We grab snacks, blankets and cuddle up for an evening …

Read More about Stitchflix Lookbook: Season 1 | Yarnspirations

Craft Shows | Useful Tips Written By Carol Blakeley Summer and warm weather brings outdoor craft shows, fairs, festivals & farmer’s markets. Below are tips for craft shows shared during Kristen’s Facebook Q & A Live Broadcast (June 19/17) as well as some I learned while selling hand crafted jewelry at craft fairs. PLAN Research:  …

Read More about Craft Shows – Useful Tips

DIY Water Balloons | Loom Knit and Crochet by Joann Gay Splish! Splash! Splat!  Who doesn’t love a good water balloon fight?  We all do!  What we don’t like is the mess it leaves in the yard.  What’s the answer?  DIY Water Balloons! Here’s just some of the multitude of reasons these are better than …

Read More about DIY Water Balloons | Loom Knit and Crochet