I was recently swatching some Lorna’s Laces yarn that I had on hand for a project that I’m still conjuring in my head – and as many of you know I am a sucker for texture! Maybe that’s why I love crochet so much? It’s so easy to create amazing texture with my hook. As a kid my love for crochet texture began when I learned to do the “popcorn” stitch – which creates a cool bobble on the front of the fabric. One of the drawbacks is that they are really really bulky – they are very heavy and use a lot of yarn. I developed this modified version of a “popcorn” type stitch that uses much less ..read more

Are you wanting to learn to crochet or know someone who is? My Let’s Start Crocheting kit is a great introduction. I designed it to make it as intuitive as possible for right or left handed crafters! Enter to win one of seven kits that I have to give away (more about that below) Each kit contains the following: Aluminum crochet hooks in sizes G, H, and I12 plastic stitch markersRow counter2 plastic bent end needlesYarn cutterMeasuring tapeProject book Also included are instructions for making three different projects – all perfect for the beginner crocheter: Curly skinny scarfDishclo ..read more