It’s winter and in Canada we are definitely feeling the cold. A great time to pick up that crochet hook and get moving. Here are a couple of cozy ideas to help make it through the season. Both only using a chain stitch and a single crochet that we’ve been working with in the other…
Category: Knitting
The Craft Lab – Knitting
Easy Crochet Slippers
It’s September and colder weather will soon be on it’s way. So naturally it’s time to start thinking of keeping warm. These slippers are definitely cozy. It’s also a pretty good project that can be done over a weekend. I’m fairly new at crochet so to keep it really simple I’m only using a chain…
Crochet Bikini Top with Fringe
I want to say this project is the perfect beginner project, so if you can’t crochet it may the one to make you learn. This looks great and is perfect for lounging around in your bathing suit. I made this one because I’ve seen a bunch of crochet bikini tops in stores and absolutely loved each…
Red Heart Loop-it Blanket
After the success of my first loop thread experience, using loops and threads yarn to make a scarf, I thought I’d give it another go. This time I’m trying Red Heart Loop-it, which is more of a fleecy sort of feel. The loops and threads that I used for the scarf had a traditional yarn…
Loops and Threads Yarn – Easy Scarf
Spring has sprung and its probably a bad time to start talking about winter wear. However, I can’t resist a good deal and this wool was on sale from $8CAD to $3.97CAD. Time to get prepared for next year. Loops yarn is advertised as easy to work with, no tools are needed. Now I may…
Craft Appreciation – Knitted Socks
A Post from my sister Amanda. Who will be occasionally be sharing her thoughts, progress and techniques on her creative projects. These lovely knitted socks were given to me by an acquaintance. She heard from second hand information that I adored a similar pair of socks. A crafter recognizes when someone has an appreciation, not…
The Skillful Meeple 