Taking a (Little) Break From Crocheting for Healing
Well, guys, my hands have had a bit of a dramatic time the last few days. I mentioned a bit ago on Instagram that I have a wrist issue that flares up occasionally, but for the past few months it's
How To: Crochet Box Pleats
If you're interested in designing crochet clothing, then knowing how to crochet box pleats is a neat skill to have in your arsenal. They aren't as hard or complicated as you might think! The most important part of creating crochet
Latest Crochet Design in Progress
In December, the yarn for my current design project arrived. I am extra excited for this project as it's a submitted and accepted design for The Fibre Co's yarn support programme. I'm using their Cumbria Fingering yarn, a wool and
2019 Year In Review: Favorite Projects and Blog Posts
I decided to do a year end wrap up of some of my favorite posts and projects from last year. In February I released my pattern for The Delilah Duster. The duster is a simple shape, made of three crocheted
Crocheting Hands Rotoscope Animation Using Procreate
I recently created this rotoscope animation of myself crocheting using Procreate. Rotoscoping is an animation technique where animators trace and illustrate over a piece of film to create realistic-looking movement. You might be familiar with Disney using this technique in
Thoughts On Winter Weather and Our Recent Vacation
Hands cracked and knuckles chapped, the weather is cold again, at last. I coat my hands in cool lotion to ease the pain and cover them in crocheted gloves when I go out in the early morning to drive my
Ways To Wear: Shorts With Tights
Ways To Wear: Shorts With Tights Did you catch my last "Ways To Wear" post? Well, it was a lot of fun, and I'm at it again, this time with ways to wear shorts with tights. This is one of my
Cold Weather and Little Crochet Projects
A few days of heavy rain last week and we finally found ourselves needing to turn on the space heater in our room at night. The cold has persisted and we've switched out the sheets on our bed for a
Ways To Wear: Knit And Crochet Tank Tops
Ways To Wear: Knit and Crochet Tank Tops One of my favorite wardrobe items to wear, and make, is a simple knit/crocheted tank top. I thought for fun I'd share a few ways I like to style them. 1. Classic First up is
Some Tips For Crocheting With Linen Yarn
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll have seen that I'm a big fan of crocheted garments made with linen yarn. It's a much different experience from using animal fiber or acrylic yarns, but while there can be some difficulties,