How to Make T-shirt Yarn
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How to Make T-shirt Yarn

If you’ve ever wondered how to make t-shirt yarn yourself, you’re in the right place! Making your own t-shirt yarn is a fun and eco-friendly way to upcycle old t-shirts that you no longer wear.

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Want to Learn More Crochet Stitches? Here are 3 You're Going to Love

Want to Learn More Crochet Stitches? Here are 3 You're Going to Love

There are so many crochet techniques out there! It can be overwhelming trying to find a place to start. Learning new stitches is one of my favorite parts of crochet. I enjoy the process of learning new techniques and discovering the best ways of using them. I've compiled a shortlist of crochet stitches with the difficulty level and some ideas for how to use them. Expanding your knowledge of crochet doesn't have to be complicated. If you've been sticking to single and double crochet simply because you don't know what to do next then check these out!

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How to Read a Crochet Pattern

How to Read a Crochet Pattern

When I first started learning crochet, I was very intimidated by the concept of following a pattern. I thought patterns were for experts only. I got brave one day and decided to dive in head first. I learned several things that will help beginners jumpstart their pattern reading skills and skip the hassle of trial & error. Here are my best tips…

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The Successes & Failures of a Crochet Business Owner
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The Successes & Failures of a Crochet Business Owner

I'm celebrating my one year anniversary of when I started my crochet business. There is so much that I could share about small business/ crochet business life, but I'm going to share my top 10 takeaways for the year. I'll share my top five successes and my top five failures in the hopes that you will save yourself the trial and error! Maybe you're trying to start a small business, or you already have one and you're looking for tips. Either way, I’m ready to dish out all the details of the last year!

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Want to Learn Crochet but not Sure Where to Start? Here’s what You Need to Know

Want to Learn Crochet but not Sure Where to Start? Here’s what You Need to Know

If you search “how to crochet” you will find thousands of blogs and videos. It can be super overwhelming to know where to start! When I decided to learn crochet, I tried to follow a YouTube tutorial but was super frustrated because my work looked nothing like the video. Crochet tutorials and videos are great but if you don’t know the foundational skills then they can be super difficult to follow. I’m going to share how to crochet from the very beginning so you’re not muddling your way through a pattern or tutorial like I did. Here are the most asked questions I get from crochet beginners:

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