I fell in love with Rebecca from Yarn & Chai‘s designs back when her business was still called Little Monkeys Crochet. Her designs are chic and gorgeous–this is not your grandma’s crochet. I also resonated with her because she’s another mama who’s rocking the maker business. I’m so excited that she was able to be […]
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Guest Interview: Lyrical Knits
It was such an honor to interview Mary from Lyrical Knits. She combines her love of music (she’s a professional singer and a science instructor) with her love of yarn to create beautiful, feminine sweaters that are perfect for dressing up or wearing every day. 1. When/how did you learn to knit? I remember learning […]
Guest Interview: Tin Can Knits
I’m so excited to share my interview with Emily of Tin Can Knits. She and Alexa create beautiful but accessible garments, and I can’t say enough good things about their blog–I’ve found so much useful information there! 1. When/how did you learn to knit? My aunt and mum taught me the basics, but I dove […]
Guest Interview: TL Yarn Crafts
I’m so excited to feature the amazing Toni, the crochet genius from TL Yarn Crafts. She’s one of the few crochet designers who also designs in Tunisian crochet (she has tutorials as well), which you may know I’ve been dying to try. (It was one of my long-term goals last year; it’s on my short-term […]
Guest Interview: Maria’s Blue Crayon
I’m so excited to introduce you to my next guest interview: Maria from Maria’s Blue Crayon. Maria was one of my first blogger friends on Instagram. She’s super sweet and incredibly creative. Her crochet creations are adorable, especially the creature designs she makes for kids! 1. When/how did you learn to crochet? I was around […]
Guest Interview: Designs by Phanessa
It’s the first guest interview of the new year, and I’m so thrilled to feature Phanessa of Designs by Phanessa. I love her gorgeous-but-wearable style, both in knit and crochet, and so many are quick, chunky projects perfect for cold weather! I’ve featured a few of my favorites below the interview. Check them out! 1. […]
Best Handmade Gifts
As the holidays are coming to a close, the shreds of wrapping paper and ribbon are in the trash, the gift bags are folded in the closet to be reused another year, I look with gratitude at my family and all my blessings. It’s a fun time to ask the question: What is the best […]
Guest Interview: VanessaKnits
This month my amazing guest interview is Vanessa from VanessaKnits! She’s a knit designer with absolutely gorgeous patterns, and she’s so sweet and fun, too! 1. When/how did you learn to knit? I initially learned how to crochet when I was 9 years old and would spend the majority of my summers with my grandparents […]
Guest Interview: KT and the Squid
This month’s guest interview is with Katy from KT and the Squid. She is a crochet and knit designer, and she creates gorgeous hand-dyed yarn. Her sweater designs are some of the coziest crochet creations I’ve seen! 1. When/how did you learn to knit? In high school I ended up with one of those Learn […]
Guest Interview: Evelyn & Peter
This is the second in our series of monthly guest interviews. I’m so excited for you to meet Rachel of Evelyn & Peter Crochet! Her designs are simple, fun, and cozy, and she has some awesome designs for summer crochet as well! And now, let’s talk about yarn! 1. When/how did you learn to crochet? […]