Posts about maker’s and their many makes.
If you have stepped foot into a Michaels store in search of crochet goodies, you are most likely familiar with the Loops and Threads brand. It is exclusive to Michaels and is their own product line. The Impeccable yarn is one of my “go to” brands, with a few skeins always stashed away in my yarn bin or a couple always in my cart when I go to Michaels.
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*I am not being paid or compensated for this review. This write up includes my honest thoughts and impressions on these products through personal use*
Let’s talk crochet hooks. Through the accounts I follow on Instagram and also from some of the crochet groups I’m part of on Facebook, I kept hearing the name “Furls” being mentioned. “They’re the best hook I ever owned!” and “they are gorgeous hooks!” were fairly common remarks from numerous people. Clearly, I needed to look into this brand.
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The holidays are in full swing and officially here. To help you with your gift giving ideas, I’ve compiled 10 free crochet patterns to inspire you in your holiday creations. Perhaps you’re looking for a present to give a teacher, neighbour or co-worker. Or maybe a special friend or family member who would love and appreciate a handmade item. There are lots of creative and fun ideas to share so let’s begin:
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I am so thrilled that the Vintage Noel Ornament pattern has been so well received. I’ve been contacted by a few people who have made them and I am so flattered by the positive feedback and kind words. I really wanted to show some appreciation for the time and talent that others have put into creating their own versions. So please take a moment to check out these beautiful photos of other makers finished creations of the Vintage Noel Ornament.
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Here we are at December 1st. For many people, it marks the beginning of the holiday season. That magical feeling starts to fill the air and if you celebrate Christmas or have people in your life that do, the decorating often starts around this time. I know it’s busy so to help you out, I’ve put together a Christmas Décor Round Up to offer some creative ideas to help you deck the halls in your home. All these patterns and photos have been shared with permission and take one skein or one hour to make.
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I’m going to put this out there right away and say that Caron x Pantone yarn is hands down, one of my favourites to use. I tried it for the first time in 2018 and was immediately obsessed with it. The colourways are absolutely gorgeous. Here’s the thing: One braid has all the colours picked out for you. It really saves you the time hunting around and deciding on the perfect matching colours for your project (and buying all the skeins seperately). It’s already done for you!
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I think it’s safe to say that we all love trying new yarn. There’s something exciting and refreshing about grabbing a new colour or fiber to create with. While it is comforting and familiar to have our old favourites that we like to use, it’s exciting and fun to pick up and experience a new brand or line and see what can be made from it. Today’s yarn review focuses on Red Heart Super Saver Ombre.
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Here in Canada, we are finishing up our Thanksgiving long weekend which means one thing…Halloween is just around corner. I have put together a round up of fun Halloween crochet patterns to help get you into the spooky spirit. Keeping with the theme of Sweet Bee Crochet, all of these patterns take approximately one hour (or less) to create which makes them portable and perfect to keep in your bag to work on whenever you have a few minutes to spare. Did I mention they are all free? Go grab your hook and yarn, let’s dive in!
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