When I hear the words “new yarn”, my head pops up like a puppy looking for a treat. I love trying new yarns, so I was really excited to get my hands on Yarnspirations’ new O’Go. This brand-new yarn format claims to be easy to start and tangle-free. Well, I just had to see for myself.
[Read more…]The Sweet Granny Baby Blanket, a modern granny square afghan
Show your love in classic crochet style by making the Sweet Granny Baby Blanket, a FREE pattern thanks to JOANN.
Want to hear something funny? We’re barely halfway through the year and my friends and family have already announced 6 babies that will be born before Christmas. Namely, I’ll have a new niece or nephew coming in the fall. I’m secretly hoping for a niece and made the new Sweet Granny Baby Blanket to welcome her to the world!
[Read more…]Arctic Scarf + Cowl, FREE Beginner Crochet Patterns
2 scarves, 1 pattern. Even with limited crochet skills, you can make something beautiful and functional. Try out the Arctic Scarf + Cowl, both FREE patterns designed in collaboration with JOANN.
When I first learned to crochet, I could only do a few stitches, like the chain and the single crochet. Who knew you could make something lovely with just a couple of skills?! Equally stylish and practical, the Arctic Scarf and Arctic Cowl are a great introduction to crochet. Once you get all the supplies you need from your local JOANN store, you’ll be done with your first project in no time.
[Read more…]Haze Handbag, FREE Crochet Pattern
Pink. Faux. Fur. Handbag. Need I say more? Crochet the new Haze Handbag, a FREE pattern designed in collaboration with JOANN.
What’s the fun in crochet if you can’t experiment a little? I’ve always been drawn to practical designs like afghans and scarves when designing, but I like to let my inner child take the reins every once in a while. Enter the Haze Handbag – stylish, fun, and surprisingly functional. Make it today with Lion Brand Go For Faux Thick & Quick yarn from JOANN.
[Read more…]Last Minute Scarf, FREE pattern using loop yarn and pom poms
Not a knitter? Not a problem! DIY the easy Last-Minute Scarf using this FREE pattern from TL Yarn Crafts x JOANN.
I’m generally a pretty organized person. But something happens right around the holidays and I procrastinate on getting or making gifts until the last minute. To save myself the embarrassment of giving a gift late, I designed the new Last Minute Scarf using my favorite loop yarn from JOANN plus their super fluffy pom poms. Now I don’t have to worry about showing up to Christmas dinner empty-handed!
[Read more…]Braided Tunisian Ear Warmer, free pattern
Build on your Tunisian crochet skills when you make the Braided Tunisian Ear Warmer, a FREE Tunisian crochet pattern from TL Yarn Crafts x JOANN!
I love a crochet hat just as much as the next person. Some of my favorite TLYC patterns are beanies (see the Mega Pom Beanie and the Bubble Wrap Slouch). But, for a gal with big, curly hair like myself, beanies just won’t do when the weather gets cold. Instead, I opt for headbands and earmuffs. This year, I made the ultimate cold-weather accessory – the Braided Tunisian Earwarmer, designed in collaboration with JOANN using Red Heart Heat Wave, a sunlight activated heat-generating yarn. Now you can be super cute and super warm at the same time!
[Read more…]DIY Knit-Look Photo Backdrop
When I’m not actually crocheting, I love taking pretty pictures of my makes to share on Instagram and Facebook. To keep my pics fresh, I like to switch out my backdrops.
I DIY’d a lovely knit-look photo backdrop out of loop yarn and I can’t even knit! Follow this tutorial to make your own.
[Read more…]The Good Vibes Throw, a colorful, modern crochet throw blanket
Get lost in color when you make the Good Vibes Throw, a FREE crochet pattern from TL Yarn Crafts x JOANN.
After 6 years of designing crochet patterns, I thought I had a pretty good sense of who I was and what I liked. Pattern after pattern, I’ve stuck close to my neutral-colored roots and shied away from anything that was too bold or loud. Until now. I just finished the most colorful, busy, and beautiful blanket I’ve ever made. And I love it! Stretch out of your comfort zone with me when you make the Good Vibes Throw, a FREE crochet blanket pattern made in collaboration with my friends at JOANN.
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