Pin itMost beginner crochet tutorials start with a slip knot and chain stitch, but before we even make our first stitch, we need a few basic crocheting tools, don’t we? Namely, yarn and a crochet hook. Of course, there are many sizes and shapes to choose from and a few “minor” tools or hints that [...]
Pin it Black Friday is here! Did you ever wonder how it all got started? Well, traditionally, the day after Thanksgiving has been the BIG shopping kick off for Christmas, but the term “Black Friday” actually started in 1966 by Philadelphia Police Department to describe the massive traffic jams in the downtown area. The term [...]
Pin itI’m sure you’ve already read our “Cotton: 8 Reasons Why Organic Matters” post on cotton fabrics. Well, now we’re diving into wool yarn, in a two-part series. Some of us fiber artists choose our wool yarn or fibers without giving it a second thought. Others, like me, think about it, but aren’t always sure [...]
