…you do! So, I made this little video of me doing the first color change: (click on the square icon in the lower right corner of the video to view it in full screen) Not so hard, is it? And if you keep changing colors every few rounds, you’ll end up with a super-fun, stripey head! Keep crochetin’ along! I hope you’re enjoying crocheting along with me… feel free to leave a note in the comments section if you have any questio…

…till be squished in a bag! Stuffed animals You know I love stuffed animals… and they make a great summer project. The pieces are small and lightweight, so they won’t get warm in your lap. Accessories I also love making some accessories for the house: bath mats, hangers, washcloths… quick, fun projects! What about you? What are your favorite summer projects?…

…orked! Working on the cow’s tail So, how about some helpful tips for crocheting the tail for Jackie the Cow (this month’s crochet-a-long)? The instructions will tell you to cut 4 pieces of yarn a few inches long… but here’s a little secret: the actual length isn’t that important! You’re making the fluffy bit that will be at the end of the tail, so the length in the pattern is just a suggestion. Feel free to make…

…inside out! Eep! Today, I’ll show you how to make sure you’re crocheting right-side out and how to count the rounds without a stitch marker. On Saturday, we’ll chat about attaching the antennae. Crocheting right-side out When you’re crocheting a large piece, it actually doesn’t matter which side is out. If it’s wrong-side out, you just turn it around once you’re done. No biggie. (Read am I crocheting insi…

…the post office, but these forms don’t fit on smaller label formats… meaning you’ll need to revert to the paper. Unless you have a large label printer: one that prints 4″x6″ labels. The ability to print & stick customs labels has been a HUGE time savings in my life! Which is right for you? It’s a personal decision, one that depends on how often you ship and how you weigh up-front costs vs. ongoing costs. B…

…t the yarn? Not if you know this little trick! This one will work for both crocheting & knitting. As you can see here, I’ve been crocheting with the yarn from the center of the skein of yarn. And here’s the thing that’ll help you: every ball of yarn has 2 ends! You can use this second end of the yarn to start your new item… while leaving the existing piece in tact! To do this, you’ll want to pull out your crochet…

…s guy is definitely the biggest owl in my house. And probably on my block. Check him out: He’s 12″ tall and can hold his own in a super-cute kiddie chair: And he’s huggable! I used my Nelson the Owl pattern, but crocheted it with a double strand of worsted weight yarn and a size K hook. Feel free to check out big Nelson’s Ravelry Page. He’ll be on debut at my table at the Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival! I’…

…d are available in either the Rainbow colorway or Neutral Colorway. The exact color combination you get, though, will be a mystery… that’s all part of the fun! Check below for more FAQ’s. FAQs Gah! My fave is Sold Out! Will there be more? I’ll be listing more batches of magic balls periodically… I have to build up the scraps! But there will be more! Subscribe to our mailing list Sign up for the Magic Balls mailing lis…

…adorable? Even if you didn’t take part in the mystery, you can still crochet Archer. Anyone who purchases the pattern (currently in clue-format) will be emailed the updated ‘non-clue’ version when it’s released in about a month. Now that the secret is out… let’s have a peek at the CAL winner, Liz: He’s a dog in the land of misfit toys! So clever! 1st Kit Club Shipment The first Kit Club shipment has been s…

…You know how in the old days, people used to gather in the town square to catch up on gossip and see their friends? That’s what a good yarn store is like. You can gather in a comfortable space, knit, chat with friends and get the newest yarn gossip from folks in the know. A yarn-store owner is a curator. Have you heard of the paradox of choice? It’s the idea that selecting from 100 different yarns is daunting. A yarn store owner acts…