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Beyond the Square: Crochet Motifs by Edie Eckman

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Crochet Book Review

Do you have a collection of crochet books? I have slowly been building up my own little library of crochet resources. Having a variety of books on hand can definitely spark some inspiration when you need a bit of a creative push. We’ve all been there…wanting to crochet but not having an idea what to make. Motifs to the rescue!

Beyond the Square: Crochet Motifs by Edie Eckman has been a wonderful book to have on my shelf and I’ve recommended it to other crocheters. Let me share why you should add this book to your own collection.

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Happy Flower Pin Cushion – Free Crochet Pattern

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This adorable little pin cushion is a colourful stash buster project and would also make for a fun gift for those who sew or do crafts like cross-stitching and embroidery. You could also use it to keep your yarn needles in place. Find the free crochet pattern below…

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My Experience With A DIY Yarn Dye Kit

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Earlier this summer, I was browsing through some beautiful hand dyed yarn online. They were all so unique and filled with amazing colour combinations that were so creatively inspiring. While scrolling through Etsy, I discovered yarn dye kits. Hand dyed yarn seemed like something that was way out of my skill level. I didn’t know anything about the process and I certainly lacked appropriate studio space to create my own. But guess what? It WAS something I could do and I’m so glad I tried it. Let me share some of the experience with you:

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Bobble Edge Neck Warmer – Free Crochet Pattern

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Hands up if you love a cute and cozy crochet neck warmer! Today I’m sharing an updated version of my Bobble Edge Neck Warmer. Originally published in August 2020, this neck warmer was one of my earlier designs. I’ve learned a lot since then and wanted to spruce up this pattern up with an updated layout and photos.

With some great texture and a simple design, it uses the bobble stitch and the herringbone double crochet stitch and tutorials for both are included within the pattern. I’ve got you covered! Let’s begin…

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Herringbone Double Crochet Tutorial

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The herringbone double crochet is a variation of the double crochet stitch. It creates the appearance of a gentle slant making it a lovely and simple alternative to a basic stitch.

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How To Crochet A Granny Square Centrepiece

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Early in July, I shared a little project on my Instagram that I made using one of my favourite patterns, a classic granny square. It was a simple project and was my first time using Scheepjes Catona yarn. I thought it might be a good opportunity to provide a little crochet tutorial on how I made it and put it together.

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Granny Square Day 2020

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This week Simply Crochet magazine announced the details for Granny Square Day 2020, taking place on August 15th. I’m super excited and have been making plans for colour combos and patterns to crochet. I love the community connection that happens each year when crocheters around the world share photos of their favourite granny square creations. It creates such a happy and positive vibe on my Instagram feed, not to mention the colourful and creative inspiration that comes with it.

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Tip Tuesday – Pattern Organization

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Today’s crochet tip Tuesday is all about organizing patterns! Organizing your pattern collection is a personal preference and will depend on how you like to sort them. Below, I’ll share with you how I like to keep my own pattern collection organized.

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How To Make Crochet Gift Tags

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Gift giving is always fun. The excitement and joy of watching others open a present that we hand-picked or handmade especially for them is lovely to see. Next time you have an occasion that requires a gift, consider adding a special crochet gift tag, personalized for someone special. This free crochet pattern is only thee simple rounds and works up in a speedy 15 minutes.

If you are returning to this pattern, you might notice something different! I have updated the photos and although the pattern remains the same, I have formatted it to be in-line with my current pattern layouts. Check out the refreshed pattern below…

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Crochet Tip Tuesday – Accidental Decreases

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You’re crocheting a beautiful scarf or blanket and after some time of repetitive rows you look down to see the width is smaller than when you started. Somewhere along the way, a few stitches have accidently been dropped and you’ve accidently decreased your stitches.

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