Continuing our journey around the world to explore and discover new yarn company, today we are turning “down under” to Australia and New Zealand. Now, it should come as no surprise to you that today’s companies main products will be all about wool! Australia is one of the world’s largest wool producers, producing around 25% of […]
Daisy is a beautiful, soft and luscious Acrylic/Cotton/Polyester blend that is an absolute joy to work with! It is sleek and a little shiny, has a great stitch definition and is available in a large range of colors which are easy to combine. You can find the yarn on the Rito Hobby Website. Watch my […]
Metallico is a soft and shiny yarn like no other! You can find this yarn on the Hobbii website, along it’s sibling – Metallico fine, which is a thinner version of the same yarn. It is a soft and lovely yarn that really catches the eye with its beautiful, satin shine. Metallico is made from polyamide […]
Many articles and researches have been written about the origin of crochet as a fiber art. However, to this day there is still no one distinctive evidence as to where and when exactly it was originated. I personally am less interested in how it all started and more interested in its development over the years […]
For a while now, I have been looking into subscribing to a crochet magazine, but choosing the one best fitting for MY wants and needs proved a little tricky. There are so many different things to consider and, being me, I had to do my research…. And so, I dove into the ocean of possibilities […]
For a while now, I have been looking into subscribing to a crochet magazine, but choosing the one best fitting for MY wants and needs proved a little tricky. There are so many different things to consider and, being me, I had to do my research…. And so, I dove into the ocean of possibilities […]
Do you like to spot crochet items in movies and TV shows? I always get very excited when I see a crochet item in the frame. Whether it is worn by one of the main characters or just a decorative item in the room – it doesn’t matter, it catches my eye immediately. If you […]
Learn the best and most simple way to block a crochet scarf. *Disclaimer* This is a specific technique for scarves made out of WOOL or WOOL BLEND yarns. It works quite well for COTTON as well. I DO NOT promise that it works well for acrylic. I don’t use acrylic yarns and therefore can not […]
Manaya yarn started as a limited edition yarn on the Hobbii website, but it has grown to be a shopper’s favorite and finally made it into the permanent collection, with new colorways added. Manaya is a wool/acrylic blend, which creates very nice and warm garments. It comes in a large 200g skein, with about 500m […]
I am thrilled to be the one kicking off this year’s Crochet Foundry Blog Hop! It is always a bit scary to be the first of anything, but this time I am the first in a long list of talented designers taking part in this wonderful project, which makes me happy and excited. I decided […]
For a while now, I have been looking into subscribing to a crochet magazine, but choosing the one best fitting for MY wants and needs proved a little tricky. There are so many different things to consider and, being me, I had to do my research…. And so, I dove into the ocean of possibilities […]
Since I released my video about how to do assigned pooling last year, I have been getting more and more questions from people who are interested in trying it and are wondering how and where to begin. I can see why this sort of project can be intriguing for people who never did it before, […]
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Looking for a quick and easy pattern for crochet slippers? Look no further! The Zizzy Slipper Socks pattern uses basic stitches and is very beginner-friendly. There’s even a video tutorial, so you can follow along with the written pattern and make sure you understand every step. I am thrilled to be the one kicking off […]