I’ve been making and using crocheted dish scrubbers for a while, and I’m totally loving them as an alternative to the gross bacteria-filled sponges and scouring pads that used to clutter my kitchen. They’re washable, reusable, and so easy to make that I can almost finish one during my daily commute. (Stop freaking out—I take …
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Crochet
Heidi’s 8-Hour Crocheted Hat
While I was in Michigan visiting family last weekend, I set a new personal record for crochet project speed: I made a full winter hat for my cousin Heidi (including adding a flower and weaving in the ends) in 8 hours flat. Granted, I was using super bulky (6 weight) yarn and a size P …
Tiny, Adorable Crocheted Air Plants
After a super-fun day of running around town with the lovely Jenny of Craft Test Dummies—including an epic walk, some delicious vegan food, and a tour of the Etsy HQ—I needed to put my feet up and do something easy. So, I spent the evening perfecting my crocheted air plant design. I’m totally in love …
We Didn’t Have a Pattern, So We Made One
Whitney Sketching the Design Over drinks last night at the bar downstairs, my pal Whitney, who is on loan this week from the Mitten State, told me about a great idea that she had for a colorwork project bag for knitters and crocheters. As we continued to talk (and drink another beer), the design continued …