I learned to crochet a long time ago, but I was stalled in really learning how to crochet because my aunt, who taught me, only knew the basics herself. She simply crocheted row on row and didn’t know how to increase, decrease and was really, a beginner herself. We didn’t…
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Faith in the Everyday: Why Every Homemaker Should Learn to Crochet
It’s no secret that I love to crochet. Crochet has brought me a lot of joy and peace and calm. It’s so rewarding to create something with your own hands. I’ve made more scarves and hats than I can count and I’ve made tons of blankets–I hope they bless not…
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The Martha & Mary Balance: How to Use Crochet to Calm the Mind and Sit at the Lord’Feet
Crochet has long been a form of self care and creative expression for me. The repetitive motions of crochet are hugely beneficial and has a positive affect on our nervous systems–triggering a relaxation response and shifting us from fight or flight to a rest and digest state. And this is…
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Best Crochet Hooks for Beginners and Experts Alike
While opinions and preferences will vary, not all crochet hooks are created equally. Your crochet hook is the tool that will create your projects–whether you are working on lace, amigurumi, garments or dishcloths, the crochet hook you use will be the instrument of its creation, along with your skill and…
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Creating a Heirloom Crochet Blanket
Recently, I decided that I wanted to make a large throw blanket for our family room. We had some blankets, but the colours didn’t match the space and the blankets were on the smaller size. My husband complained they were only hobbit sized, and so I thought it was time…
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How to Crochet the Feather Stitch + Free Pattern
If you are anything like me, you are always looking for new and lovely crochet stitches. There are so many out there that you are bound to find something new and beautiful. There is nothing like finding a stitch that is just so pretty that you are immediately inspired. I love stitch…
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Benefits of Slow Crochet Making
Crochet has always been a huge part of my self care and has been what has kept me anchored in times of crisis throughout much of the past decade or so. As someone who is always engaging in reflection (to the point that I have suffered from racing mind and…