Crochet and Knit Herringbone Blankets I was taught the Herringbone stitch awhile ago, and love how it looked worked up in the pattern I was shown it is a really neat stitch. I was curious and as always, got me wondering what else there was to play with so I went to Yarnspirations to search...
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Afghan Size Calculator
How do you figure out afghan sizes? I have created a formula to calculate the chain counts needed to get to the sizes you need. The formula will also calculate stitch sets for those who require a pattern, such as a wave afghan to stay in balance for stitches. Sizes of afghans have been provided...
6 All Wrapped Up Crochet Patterns + Tutorial
Wrap Patterns In the last couple of weeks, I have been on a wrap making kick. I have really been enjoying working them up. Wraps are so versatile and I have learned to make the same wrap in different types of yarn as well as colours really change the look in a fun way. I...
Crochet Circle In The Square Pillow Pattern
This is such a great pillow pattern to create for any room, especially if you have yarn ends you are looking to use up. You could also easily use this Circle In The Square Pillows to wip up a matching throw by crocheting up squares and seam them together finishing with a fun little border....
Crochet Afternoon Wrap Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Afternoon Wrap Pattern Lately, a very popular wrap is the pattern with the pockets, I'm guilty of making a few myself, to the point I've started getting bored with the same stitch over and over, then I got to thinking why couldn't I simply add pockets and tassel to any rectangle wrap. I started...
Crochet Summer Top Patterns
Crochet Summer Top Patterns I love clothes especially ones that are more on the unique side but I am not a huge fan of clothing shopping. The thought of making my own tops is very appealing to me because I do love yarn shopping and patterns hunting. I love that I'm able to have the...
Crochet Star Patterns
Star Featured Patterns Stars are probably one of my favourite shapes in general, let alone to create the star baby blanket has to be one project I really enjoy working up. As a kid I can remember lying out in the yard just staring at the stars at night thinking how huge the sky really...
Solomon's Stitch Crochet Roundup
Solomon's Stitch Roundup A fun new stitch that I've just learned about, and one I want to play with once I figure it out. It goes by one of a few different names Crochet Love Knot Hail Stone (or Hailstone) Knot Stitch Lovers Knot True Lovers Knot but more commonly Solomon's Stitch or Solomon's Knot. ...
6 Crochet Amigurumi Toy Patterns
Crochet Amigurumi Toy Patterns If you haven't tried crochet amigurumi yet, they can seem to be very intimidating. I used to think the same thing at first, and then I made one. A very simple little sleeping baby doll the head and body were all one piece, and I just had to add the arms...
Turkish Stitch Shawl Crochet Pattern
This Turkish Stitch Crochet Shawl Pattern is the most unique shawl I think I have come across My friend Tammie knows how much I love shawls especially unique ones so she sent me this I had to share it. How have I not seen this before in any of my many searches! It's such a...
Crochet Quiet Moments Rug Pattern
This Quiet Moments Rug is so pretty it would look really lovely in a beach theme room in beachy colours or in a quiet reading corner. The rug was made using 4 strands of yarn held together to give it a nice thick texture I'm a sucker for rugs and mats, my husband is not...
Crochet Fridge Padlock and Chain Pattern
Fridge Padlock and Chain Pattern One of my favourite things to make as well as one of my biggest sellers at craft shows is the F-bomb. I really love a clever and cheeky project that's a play on words. So when I saw this Fridge Padlock and Chain after gaining quarantine weight myself I had...
Updated: 39 Yarn Shops in Nova Scotia
39 Yarn Shops of Nova Scotia Are you looking for all of the Yarn Shops in Nova Scotia while visiting? Finding fabulous yarn stores may be harder to locate as they may be tucked in tourist towns or off the beaten track in the cities. Updated June 30, 2023 with the latest information. Links, where...
Crochet Family Pirate Costume Patterns
It's so cute when you see a whole family in matching costumes. I know I really enjoy it, but I'm rarely together enough to have it happen with my own family, I'm doing good to make sure there is candy in the house to pass out, that my husband hasn't already found and eaten (we...