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What is a steel crochet hook?

by Stacey on March 23, 2015

You’ve probably heard someone mention a ‘steel crochet hook’. Are you a bit confused about what that means? Fear not! I’ll help you out! Steel Crochet Hooks ‘steel’ crochet hooks refer to tiny crochet hooks, smaller than the hooks that are labeled in the US with letters. I’m honestly not sure how the name came […]

Kit Club shipments are on the way!

by Stacey on March 20, 2015

It’s one of the most exciting times of every other month… Kit Club shipments are headed out! Here’s a little picture of the boxes: There are so many that I can’t get them into one photo! Behind the Scenes Just for fun, I had a little peek at a blog post I wrote for the […]

How to sc3tog

by Stacey on March 16, 2015

sc3tog: single crochet 3 stitches together Sc3tog is a decrease over 3 stitches, and it’s one that I find myself using a lot, recently! Today, I’ll show you how to do it, step by step. Here is what your piece will look like before you begin… notice there is one loop on the hook: Insert […]

Is teaching knitting or crochet right for you?

by Stacey on March 12, 2015

I love doing yoga. I’ve been attending classes regularly for years. When I mention this, people often ask me, “why don’t you teach yoga, then?” Do you know what a yoga teacher does during class? They walk around telling people what to do. They don’t actually do yoga. That’s what teaching is. And I enjoy […]

Does Cotton Shrink?

by Stacey on March 9, 2015

You may have heard that cotton shrinks. Are you ready to be surprised? It’s a myth that cotton shrinks I can already hear you… “I put that shirt in the washer and it shrank! I know it must be true! So, let’s dig a little deeper. Have you ever worn your favorite pair of jeans […]

New Pattern! Robbie the Rocket!

by Stacey on March 6, 2015

Ready to blast off with oodles of cuteness? Meet Robbie the Rocket! The Inspiration I’ve been getting lots of requests for more designs that appeal to boys… so I’ve really had my thinking cap on. I started a vehicles Pinterest board and really loved the idea of a rocket ship! Techniques I also know that […]

Coffee with Stacey 11: Baby and a Dyeing Project

by Stacey on March 3, 2015

It’s my first Coffee with Stacey with a little one! I’ll be chatting about how things are going and show you my new dyeing/knitting project! Have a listen!

5 Tips for being a good student (and get the most out of class!)

by Stacey on March 2, 2015

I love teaching. And I truly believe that anyone can learn to knit or crochet. My own sweetie learned to crochet a duck in just one weekend: I’ve taught oodles of students, and I’ve discovered that the ‘good students’ typically demonstrate some of the same strategies… and you can do them too! Here are some […]

Which eyes should I use for Amigurumi?

by Stacey on February 26, 2015

I love crocheting stuffed animals. And do you know my favorite part? Putting the eyes in! It’s when the animal comes to life! Eyes are what gives the animal an expression… and my heart always fills with joy when it’s time to add them! There are lots of choices for eyes, so today, I’m going […]

Can you make your life better in one minute?

by Stacey on February 23, 2015

This is my knitting needle case: I love it. (you can find it, here, color: Martinique Yellow). Each size of needle has a pocket. All of my 8s live together, separate from the oh-so-close 7s. So what’s the problem? The pockets aren’t labeled! And I inevitably forget which pocket has which size, so every time […]