Spring has sprung, and so has my baby fever! I always look forward to this time of year, when I get to visit my friends from college who welcomed brand new babies in the winter months. My go-to baby welcome gift is a handmade blanket (obviously), which means I get to take a trip to my favorite craft store: JOANN!
How to Make Picture Perfect Yarn Pom Poms
You could say I’m a little crazy for yarn pom poms. Nearly all of my hat designs have pom poms, I hosted an Anthopologie-inspired yarn pom pom wall hanging event with Craftin’ Outlaws this year, and I just added the most adorable pom poms to a baby blanket design that I’m obsessed with. So I’m here to share my pom pom love in the form of a tutorial video. #pomlife [Read more…]
15 Super Cute Uses for Yarn Pom Poms
If you ask me, there’s nothing more cheerful than a yarn pom pom. They’re super easy to make and add the perfect finishing touch to any project. Here’s a list of 15 adorable craft and crochet/knitting projects for those cute pom poms! [Read more…]
How to Balance Your Personal Life with Your Maker Life [IG LIVE Replay with Alex of @AlexCreates]
As a full time maker, one of the questions I get asked most often is how I balance my personal life with my creative life. I am a wife, a best friend, a daughter, a sister, and so many other things to people I love. Every one of those relationships is important to me, as well as the other passions and hobbies I have. So, how can I enjoy all of those things in life while still expressing myself through my handmade business?
3 Beginner Friendly Tunisian Crochet Stitches [Video Tutorials + New Patterns]
I can’t deny it – I’m addicted to Tunisian crochet. I even started a YouTube channel just so I could share that love with the crafty community. So you won’t be surprised that I’m back with a trio of video tutorials for some of my favorite stitches. This time, I’m covering the Tunisian Full Stitch, Simple Stitch, and Honeycomb Stitch, from start to finish. [Read more…]
How to Make Chainless Foundation Crochet Stitches
When you learn to crochet, you’re taught to start most projects with a series of chains, then work your first row of stitches into those chains. But I’m here to tell you, there’s a much, much, MUCH better way. It’s called the chainless foundation crochet. This is a variation of crochet stitches that actually makes your starting chain and first row of stitches at the same time! Learn this technique in my latest video tutorial. [Read more…]
8 Yarns to Give You All The Spring Feels
The end of March always means it’s time for serious spring cleaning in the Lipsey household. After a day spent shampooing my carpet and dusting the ceiling fan (eww!) I like to decompress by surrounding myself with my favorite thing: YARN! I did a little spring cleaning in my studio today and found 8 gorgeous yarns that I haven’t used yet but are giving me all kinds of swoon-worthy vibes. [Read more…]
What is DK Weight Yarn Anyway?
As a beginning crocheter, I was mystified by all there is to know about yarn and craft supplies. My stash was exclusively Red Heart yarn and cheap-o wooden hooks from Amazon (don’t judge me!). Over the years, I’ve expanded my horizons and even played around with lighter weight yarns that are rarely advertised to us hookers. In this quick post, I’m clearing up any confusion about my current favorite yarn weight: DK. [Read more…]
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