Making a crocheted owl is much simpler than it sounds. This particular crochet owl pattern is not my own, and I follow it loosely. It belongs to Ana Clerc, and her pattern can be found on Ravelry, for download. My version is down below. I have crocheted these little owls a few times over the [...]
When I first started doing crochet basics on YouTube (and on this blog), I skipped over showing how to hold the yarn; controlling yarn tension. The reason I skipped it is because I don’t really hold my tension the way everyone else does, but lately, I’ve realized that everyone does something unique in the way [...]
Learning to sew is both challenging and rewarding. Once you learn the basics of sewing, you will want to learn sewing techniques that are used to create special effects, such as how to make ruffles, gathers, and pleats. There actually are many types of pleats and ruffles, and several different ways to accomplish these adornments. [...]
Learning how to crochet is a task all on it’s own, but reading and interpreting patterns is something else you’ll need to learn if you ever intend to use and read a crochet pattern, even a simple one. Most crochet abbreviations are logical and make sense, but others will need to be looked up and [...]
Doing a chain in crochet is pretty easy with a hook, but how would you like to learn to do it without a hook? I’m going to show you how to hand crochet a simple chain scarf. It can be luxurious, fun, or sophisticated. It all depends on the tightness of the hand crocheting and [...]
So, today, we’re going to be taking an old pair of jeans and turning those said jeans into shorts (or capris). The fun part is we’ll be using fun, printed fabric scraps to make the cuffs for you new shorts, giving them a fresh, new look that’s personalized to your unique style. Check out the [...]
I wanted a way to show people how to monogram initials with Embrilliance Software, so I put together a simple tutorial for a felted, monogrammed Coffee Cozy. Have you ever lost your coffee cup, or picked up one that wasn’t yours? Unfortunately, I have! Well, a personalized coffee cozy is a great way to keep [...]
