Easter is just around the corner and it's time to panic-make something for your kid's Easter basket. Crochet this cuddly carrot in one hour or less. Did I mention that this pattern is completely free of charge? What better way to celebrate the upcoming holiday than with some low budget crafting.
Sustainable Living | Reusable Cotton Rounds
It's time to make the switch—ditch single use cotton pads and add reusable cotton face pads to your daily routine!
How Yarn Saved Me from My Anxiety
A few months ago I reached out to This Is Brave, a local organization that shares women's stories of hardships and mental health. These stories are meant to provide support, inspire others, and let people dealing with similar issues know that they are not alone. Not many people are aware, but I used to struggle … Continue reading How Yarn Saved Me from My Anxiety
Free Crochet Pattern – The Mighty Cthulhu Amigurumi
This pattern is very near and dear to my heart. For a long time, I told myself that this was MY pattern and I didn’t want anyone else to have it, but they are just so dang cute and ferocious that I need to share it. Years ago a friend of mine from university made … Continue reading Free Crochet Pattern – The Mighty Cthulhu Amigurumi
5 Tips for Improving Your Amigurumi Skills
I love amigurumis. They just make my day. The endless possibilities to adapt and adjust your creation to maximize its level of adorable are so fun to toy with (pun intended). If you haven’t heard of this term before, here’s a quick breakdown. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small yarn creatures. They are … Continue reading 5 Tips for Improving Your Amigurumi Skills
Why I Refer to My Items as “Handmade” and NOT “Homemade”
When I first saw another maker use this hashtag, I felt a little weird about it. What did she mean by “#HandmadeNotHomemade”? The two terms are basically synonyms. Something that is handmade is usually also homemade. The more I thought about it, the more it made sense. I will always support handmade items when I … Continue reading Why I Refer to My Items as “Handmade” and NOT “Homemade”
Free Crochet Pattern | Cotton Sleeping Mask
Learn how to crochet this quick and easy sleeping mask! Choose your favourite cotton yarn and start crocheting. This free pattern only takes about an hour to complete.
New Crochet Pattern – The Perfect Rectangular Basket
Happy Sunday everyone! I have a new pattern for you, finally! Introducing The Perfect Rectangular Basket. I had some truly lovely crocheters help me test this pattern a few weeks ago and, as life would have it, I fell behind on my end of the process. Other life things got in the way and I … Continue reading New Crochet Pattern – The Perfect Rectangular Basket
Free Beginner Crochet Pattern – “The Benjamin”
Coming up with a pattern idea is fun. Testing the pattern and physically making prototypes is even more fun. Actually typing up and posting the pattern is definitely not fun. Regardless, I am excited to share with you what I have fondly named "The Benjamin Scarf". This is probably one of my favourite patterns I … Continue reading Free Beginner Crochet Pattern – “The Benjamin”
Slow Fashion – the Shopping Habit That Will Actually Make You Feel Good Inside
You’ve probably heard many people use the term “slow fashion”, but I’m guessing you are not totally sure what it means. The phrase was unclear to me for the longest time—and this was pretty embarrassing because my entire business revolves around slow fashion! Have you noticed an overall decline in quality of clothing, that has … Continue reading Slow Fashion – the Shopping Habit That Will Actually Make You Feel Good Inside
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