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Temperature Projects: A Year in Stitches
Temperature projects are a creative way to document the passage of time through knitting or crochet. Whether you’re making a blanket, scarf, or another item, these projects use color changes based on daily or weekly temperatures, resulting in a unique, year-long creation. photo by @ crochetbyangela What Is a Temperature Project? A temperature project is a knitting or crochet project where each row, square, or stitch represents the temperature of a specific day, week, month, o

Lauren Gonzalez
Jan 153 min read


Inspiring Fiber Artists to Watch and Learn From
With thoughtful designs, generous teaching, and fearless creativity, the crafters highlighted in this post show how a simple strand of yarn can become comfort, confidence, or quiet joy.

Lauren Gonzalez
Jan 93 min read


What’s Trending Now?! - 2025 Part 2
This post dives into the most buzzworthy knitting and crochet projects lighting up the community right now, from modern textures and unexpected color play to designs that blur the line between fashion and function. Whether you’re chasing quick, satisfying makes or statement pieces that turn heads, these trendy projects capture what makers are loving right now and why they’re worth adding to your hook or needle lineup. Grab your yarn and settle in. Inspiration is about to unra

Lauren Gonzalez
Dec 31, 20252 min read


What's Trending Now?! - 2025 Part 1
Chunky & Oversized Everything Big yarn, big hooks, big statements! 🎉 Whether it’s cozy blankets, oversized cardigans, squishy scarves, or statement sweaters, makers embraced chunky and jumbo projects. These projects work up fast and feel like a warm hug. photo by me! @cuddlestitchcrafts Sustainability & Eco-Conscious Crafting Green stitches for a greener planet! 🌿 Organic cottons, bamboo blends, recycled yarns, and scrap-yarn projects have been embraced. Makers sought to

Lauren Gonzalez
Dec 25, 20252 min read


A Guide to Specialty Yarns
When it comes to crocheting, knitting, or weaving, the type of yarn you choose can significantly impact the final product. Specialty...

Lauren Gonzalez
May 28, 20252 min read


The Importance of Blocking Knit and Crochet Pieces
Blocking is one of the most essential finishing techniques in knitting and crochet, yet it’s often overlooked by beginners. If you've...

Lauren Gonzalez
May 14, 20252 min read


The Timeless Comfort of Knit Socks
There’s something undeniably comforting about slipping your feet into a pair of cozy knit socks. Whether you’re a newborn, a busy...

Lauren Gonzalez
May 7, 20253 min read


Pima Cotton: The Ultimate Fiber for Luxurious and Durable Creations
If you're a crafter or designer looking for the perfect fabric for your next project, Pima cotton is a fiber worth considering. Known for...

Lauren Gonzalez
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Project Fatigue in the Fiber Arts: How to Keep Your Stitching Spark Alive
Discussion about losing your crojo and how to regain it!

Lauren Gonzalez
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Why Does Yarn Squeak When Knitting or Crocheting?
If you've ever been deep in a knitting or crocheting project, only to be interrupted by an annoying squeaking sound, you're not alone....

Lauren Gonzalez
Feb 19, 20253 min read


We Will Always Love You Joann!
Joann Fabrics is set to close approximately 500 stores. Liquidation sales are set to start on February 15, 2025.

Lauren Gonzalez
Feb 17, 20252 min read
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