by Valerie Schwader | Feb 25, 2023 | Crafts/DIY, Crochet
This is going to be a pretty short review. I have made this pattern a few times and really enjoy making these. They work up pretty fast, but you will need to watch your counting. Be sure to lay it out occasionally to ensure there are no skipped repetitions! I did...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Dec 14, 2021 | Crafts/DIY, Crochet
TIPS This is my first graphgan. It has crossed off one thing from my huge bucket list whilst simultaneously making what, I hope, will make my friend happy (and warm) during these cold months in PA. This is my first attempt at doing a graphgan. I created the pattern...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Jun 29, 2021 | Crafts/DIY, Crochet
Using some leftover yarn I had, I decided to give the basic bralette pattern by Morale Fiber a go. Overall, I found the pattern extremely well written and it worked up pretty quickly. I am pleased with the result, with a few caveats: 1. Check your gauge. I *never*...
by Valerie Schwader | Apr 13, 2020 | Crafts/DIY, Crochet
I made the top available here a few years ago and opted to give it a whirl for a second round. This time, though, the yarn I used made much bigger squares, which is not a big surprise because the pattern called for a yarn that took a 4.5 mm, and the yarn I used called...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Feb 3, 2020 | Crafts/DIY, Crochet
I picked up this really neat little “shawl in a cake” by Lion Brand Yarn in the color Namaste Neutrals (#303). It was a bit of an impulse buy, but it was on sale and I couldn’t resist. The glittery bits grabbed my attention and I had to try it out....
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Feb 1, 2019 | Crochet
This is not so much a tutorial as it is sharing a pattern I followed, the results and a few comments on it. I found this pattern for a stuffed Llama on Redheart and fell in love instantly. I shared it with my buddy and she also became enamoured. She asked me to make...
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