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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!”

‘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”

How to Make a Puff Stitch Crochet Cowl – Free Pattern

By Nicki Byrnes October 17, 2022 I’m sharing a crochet pattern that is one of my favorite things to make! It is a stitch repeat that is fun and so cute. Just look at those puff stitches! They look like little hearts as you make it, which is adorable. I recommend you wear it upsideContinue reading “How to Make a Puff Stitch Crochet Cowl – Free Pattern”

Where to Start When Learning to Crochet

If you want to learn to crochet, a huge unknown is where to begin. There is an overwhelming amount of videos and articles online to reference, so how do you choose? What step is the first to learn? What exactly are you supposed to be doing with your hands? Is that teacher demonstrating a properContinue reading “Where to Start When Learning to Crochet”

When the Star [Stitches] Align: Exciting News!

By Nicki Byrnes September 26, 2022 A chunky beanie I designed years ago is a crowd pleaser. It’s warm, cozy, cute, and goes with everything. So when my local football team, the Cincinnati Bengals, went to the Super Bowl last year and apparel was hard to find, I decided to adapt my favorite hat accordingly.Continue reading “When the Star [Stitches] Align: Exciting News!”

How I Learned to Crochet – and You Can Too

It occurred to me the teaching process is overly complicated and outdated, not taking advantage of modern technology and learning methods. So many people have a desire to learn something like crochet or knitting, but find it too intimidating, don’t know where to start, and either never start or give up too quickly. I want to clear that up and show you there is an easier way to learn.