If you’ve ever wanted to donate your crafts to a good cause (or just have too many to manage in your house) there are options for you! Many organizations and…
There is quite a bit that goes into crocheting, far more than meets the eye. There is an incredibly large variety of projects to be made, and each project is…
Cotton yarn has a lot going for it — it’s easy to care for, has great stitch definition, and can be washed easily. What’s more, it’s often extremely inexpensive and…
When I first started crocheting amigurumi, I had no idea what yarn was the best to use and I just grabbed whatever I could find on the shelves at Michael’s….
When I started my amigurumi journey over a year ago, I was at a loss as to which crochet hook to get. I started out with a cheap eight-pack of…
If you’re an amigurumi beginner attempting one of my patterns, feel free to reference this list of video tutorials that I’ve made for help. I will continue adding to this…
There’s nothing more I love than walking into my local yarn store and touching all the beautiful and soft skeins of yarn, but for those times when I just need…
I’ve been blocking acrylic granny squares and garments ever since I started crocheting over a year ago, and it’s my favorite way to smooth out uneven stitches, even out the…
Crocheting is a relatively inexpensive hobby on average, but can have a range of almost free to luxury. The starting cost of crocheting is around $20, and costs between $10 and $100 per project for yarn. Decreasing costs is possible by sourcing yarn for free from friends, yard sales, and through couponing.
If you’ve just ventured into the world of amigurumi, you might be a bit confused about what exactly the line is between a regular crochet project and “amigurumi.” This term is frequently thrown around to describe all manner of crochet projects, so it may be difficult for beginners to determine what exactly constitutes amigurumi.