Category Archives: Crochet

My Guest Column in Simply Crochet Magazine Issue 60

July 29, 2017 by

I have a new guest column in Issue 60 of Simply Crochet Magazine! I talk about how I learned to embrace a trend when my instinct has always been to avoid them because I never just want to do what everyone … Continue reading →

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Free Crochet Pattern: Cactus Egg Cozies

April 13, 2017 by

When Creativebug asked me to come in and shoot an Easter-themed project on their Facebook livestream, I wanted to bring something just a little bit unconventional. I have a tiny love/hate relationship with the cactus/succulent trend in the craft world, … Continue reading →

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Cactus and Teddy Bear Patterns for Classes at Michaels Stores!

March 8, 2017 by

I’m excited to announce that I wrote two new crochet patterns to be taught in Michaels Stores! The Craft Yarn Council asked if I could create some beginner amigurumi projects for their CYC Discover program, and we decided on a little … Continue reading →

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Small Biz Rant: Do Crocheters Support Their Own Craft?

January 15, 2017 by

“Crochet books don’t sell as well as knitting books.” “Crocheters don’t spend as much money as knitters.” “Crocheters don’t spend as much money on yarn.” “Crocheters don’t want to spend money, period.” Do you find any of these statements to … Continue reading →

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My Guest Column in Simply Crochet Magazine Issue 52!

January 2, 2017 by

Oh hey, I nearly forgot to blog about my first published guest column, in Simply Crochet Magazine, Issue 52! Simply Crochet is based out of the UK, so I just downloaded my electronic copy via iTunes. Here’s a picture of the front … Continue reading →

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