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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 22 min read
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The History of Tunisian Crochet
Tunisian crochet, also known as afghan crochet or tricot crochet, is a unique and versatile fiber art that blends elements of both...
Lauren Gonzalez
Mar 262 min read
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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 53 min read
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A Beginner's Guide to Tapestry Crochet
Crochet is a craft with endless possibilities, and one of those is tapestry crochet. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just getting...
Lauren Gonzalez
Feb 263 min read
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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 193 min read
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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 172 min read
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Understanding the Differences Between US and UK Crochet Terms
If you’ve ever picked up a crochet pattern and found yourself confused by the instructions, you’re not alone. The world of crochet, while...
Lauren Gonzalez
Feb 123 min read
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What's Trending Now?! - 2024 Part 2
Join me on a look back of July to December 2024 and remember the trends for the fiber arts community.
Lauren Gonzalez
Feb 72 min read
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Amigo (standard) - by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! This yarn is between a light worsted and a DK or category 3...
Lauren Gonzalez
Jan 81 min read
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The 6 Day Supernova Shawl - A Pattern Review
Recently in the fiber arts community, there has been discourse over 6 day star blanket patterns by a particular artist. On one side we...
Lauren Gonzalez
Dec 28, 20247 min read
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Sultan (standard) - by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! This yarn is between a fingering and sock, or category 1 and...
Lauren Gonzalez
Dec 18, 20241 min read
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Lollipop by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! This yarn is a worsted or category 4 thickness. It is an...
Lauren Gonzalez
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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Baby Snuggle Solid & Print by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! This yarn is thick and chunky with a soft velour-like feel...
Lauren Gonzalez
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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Horizon by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! Horizon is a heavy DK / lightly worsted weight yarn made of...
Lauren Gonzalez
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Rainbow Cotton 8/8 by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! Rainbow Cotton 8/8 is a heavy DK / lightly worsted weight yarn...
Lauren Gonzalez
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Celebs in Crochet! - Taylor Swift
On This Day June 23rd, 2024 - critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Taylor Swift wore a 60s-themed shift dress, crocheted in the granny...
Lauren Gonzalez
Sep 2, 20242 min read
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Twister Yarn by Hobbii
Actual and Factual Let's start with the facts straight from their website! For this post, we will only be discussing the classic Twister...
Lauren Gonzalez
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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What's Trending Now?! - 2024 Part 1
Trends Come and Go This is my review of what's popular in the fiber artist world. Full disclosure, there will be some biases for my...
Lauren Gonzalez
Jul 24, 20242 min read
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Crafting on the Go
Life Happens From family life, the day-to-day grind of a 9-5 job, chores, and more, it can feel impossible to get some crafting done....
Lauren Gonzalez
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Borders - An Introduction
Why Use Borders For the purpose of this article, I will mainly focus on the art of crochet. Borders on your yarn work are fairly easy to...
Lauren Gonzalez
Jun 26, 20241 min read
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