How early do you get started making Christmas gifts? Are you one of those super plan-ahead people like my friend, who started back in February? Or do you wait until November? August or September tend to be my ideal time—when school is starting and fall is arriving and winter’s approach is inevitable, that’s when it […]
Month: September 2018
5 Free Crochet Bag Patterns
I have a habit of accumulating bags. Purses, tote bags, you name it. (Not so much knitting project bags yet, although that needs to start.) Here are 5 free crochet bag patterns of all sorts for everyone else who loves bags, or who has a justifiable need for an amazing handmade tote. Because who doesn’t? […]
Easy Color Block Brioche Scarf
I won’t deny, brioche looks complicated. That’s why I chose a scarf as my first project—it’s straight, there’s no shaping, nothing complicated to mess around with, I could just learn the stitches and practice, practice, practice. I love the colors of the Caron Cakes, and how they change, making color blocks without me having to […]
Guest Interview: rhyFlower Knits
I’m so excited to begin a monthly guest interview feature! There are so many amazing designers in this creative space, and I can’t wait for you to meet them here on Squigglidinks and see some of their incredible patterns! This month I’m beginning with Melinda from rhyFlower Knits. Her knit designs are beautiful—check out her […]