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You probably took one long look at the cheap wooden chopsticks you got with your Chinese takeout and wondered, could I use this for crocheting? Holding one in each hand and pressing the points together trying to pick up food doesn’t work too well, but maybe I could use the same principle with my yarn?…

In the world of crocheting, there exist many stitches, from basic ones like chain stitches to complex stitch designs like loop stitches. All forms of crocheting are time-consuming, but the degree varies with the styles used and what is to be made. Different people have different tastes and have trained to use different styles depending…

If you are a dedicated cat owner, chances are, you want to provide the best things in this world for your lovely feline, including their toys. When you are on the hunt for the best cat toys, there are a myriad of different toys on the market, all made from different kinds of materials. The…

Almost all types of garments experience some form of shrinkage over time. Knowing this, you might be wondering if garments that are crocheted shrink, too. You’ll definitely want to know before throwing that beautiful new sweater in the dryer. Does crochet shrink? Crochet does shrink for various reasons. It can shrink because of the fiber…

If you’re new to crocheting, first of all, welcome! We’re glad to have you in the community. Crocheting is a fantastic hobby that will bring you in contact with all sorts of wonderful people and projects. Whether you’re looking for something to do to make projects for friends and family, or you want something to…

Decoupage is a great DIY technique to spruce boring household items into colorful, one-of-a-kind art pieces. Whether it’s an old box, a favorite dresser, or a basic wooden tray, it can be turned from drab to fab with some tissue and a few coats of mod podge. And, the best part is the technique is…

Journaling is a means of self-expression which helps us in organizing our thoughts and emotions and allows us to create a deeper sense of self-awareness and self-discovery. Journaling is a great way to record our thoughts and ideas and get them on paper. There are many different ways to journal and here we will delve…

If you want to get started with journaling but can’t see yourself sitting down to write for long sessions at a time, then you may want to give junk journaling a try! What is a junk journal? These are often journals that are made from recycled materials and other loose items. Some people love to…

Making a junk journal is a ton of fun! It may break some people’s hearts, but at some point, you’re going to have to write in it. It may be hard to do after you’ve spent hours painstakingly choosing the materials that went into making it. It’s not easy, so you want to make sure…