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The 4 P’s of Crochet: Also, a Mother’s Day Poem
By Nicki Byrnes May 12, 2024 Note: A few years ago, I got a glimpse of what life would look like without my mom. I didn’t like it. In 2008, I saw my cousins lose their mom and navigate insurmountable grief. I didn’t like it. And a few years ago, what started out as aContinue reading “The 4 P’s of Crochet: Also, a Mother’s Day Poem”
How to Design a Crochet Sweater: Step-by-Step Guide
By Nicki Byrnes February 15, 2025 Looking to design your own sweater but unsure where to start? I’m here to guide you through each step so you can bring your crochet dreams to life with confidence. I understand how difficult it is to go from an idea for a crochet piece to actually creating it.Continue reading “How to Design a Crochet Sweater: Step-by-Step Guide”
How to Design a Crochet Sweater: Intro
Have a crochet sweater design in your head you’d love to make? Clueless how to get started? Let me show you how to take that idea and figure out how to make it, from learning where to get standard size measurements to figuring out how many stitches and rows you will need to crochet it yourself.
Read About My Retro Revival Granny Square Sweater
By Nicki Byrnes January 30, 2024 I’m so excited to share my Retro Revival Granny Square Sweater design is out now in the latest issue of I Like Crochet! When I saw their call for submissions seeking a sweater design with granny square sleeves, I pictured a mock neck cropped sweater that mimicked a knitContinue reading “Read About My Retro Revival Granny Square Sweater”
Start the New Year in Swirly Socks!
January 4, 2024 What a fun way to kick off 2024. My swirly socks are featured in the latest issue of Simply Crochet magazine, which is full of fun fractal-inspired designs! In the Fall, the magazine reached out to see if I would commission a pair of socks inspired by the image below. This feltContinue reading “Start the New Year in Swirly Socks!”
Need Last Minute Crochet Gift Ideas? Look No Further!
December 14, 2023 December is flying by at lightning speed. I feel it, so others must too. If you’re looking for quick crochet projects that can be made with minimal time, yarn, and effort, I’ve compiled the perfect list for you. They make great gifts for family, friends, teachers, neighbors, and so on. Beginners canContinue reading “Need Last Minute Crochet Gift Ideas? Look No Further!”
‘Tis the Season to Make Mini Crochet Elves Using Scrap Yarn and Old Wine Corks
By Nicki Byrnes November 10, 2023 Do you have a stash of old wine corks you’ve saved “just in case?” How about a collection of yarn scraps, because, “you never know”? Good news – I have the perfect winter project to use them up and create timely holiday gifts or festive winter decor. At justContinue reading “‘Tis the Season to Make Mini Crochet Elves Using Scrap Yarn and Old Wine Corks”
Crochet Tools: What You Need to Get Started
By Nicki Byrnes Curious what items you need to crochet? A common theme or obstacle when first learning to crochet is confusion, including what tools and accessories are needed. I have outlined below what you need to get started, as well as a list of what I call “nice to have” items. These are itemsContinue reading “Crochet Tools: What You Need to Get Started”
What I’m Reading: The Washington Post’s, “Whatever happened to having taste?”
Tashjian points out a trend emerging towards differentiation and individuality. A “rebellion…against the classic influencer” as she puts it. She uses the example of how fashion bloggers evolved into today’s influencers to demonstrate how what was once an obscure entity has become commonplace and attainable by the masses. Where blogs used to provide a unique insight and perspective on style and fashion, has become devoid of authenticity. There is a stirring amongst content consumers who are skeptical and just tired of what many influencers are putting out there.
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