Pattern Review: Easy Breezy Shawl by PurpleIguana

I hadn’t made a shawl before, and I wanted a simple one to teach me the basics. Plus, I had just got some lovely Lion Brand Moroccan Nights yarn that I wanted to show off! After much searching, I found what I wanted: the Easy Breezy Shawl pattern by PurpleIguana on Ravelry. This pattern isContinue reading “Pattern Review: Easy Breezy Shawl by PurpleIguana”

Yarn Review: Lion Brand Mandala Watercolors

Ahhh, Lion Brand’s Mandala– a favorite among many crocheters and knitters. I’ve always been fascinated with the Mandala yarns, but I couldn’t decide which to start with! Finally, the Mandala Watercolors went on sale at my local craft store and I just couldn’t pass it up. This yarn is a bulky roving style, with theContinue reading “Yarn Review: Lion Brand Mandala Watercolors”

Yarn Review: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

Summer is here, which means it’s time to put down the cozy wool and alpaca yarns and pick up some more breathable yarn— like cotton! Lily Sugar ‘n Cream has many different cotton yarns in their lineup, and today I’ll be reviewing the original 100% cotton yarn. If you’ve never used a 100% cotton yarnContinue reading “Yarn Review: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream”

Yarn Review: Lion Brand Moroccan Nights

I fell in love with this yarn at first sight. The swatch at my local craft store was so beautiful, and when I saw the yarn go on sale I couldn’t resist buying some! This yarn is a unique gradient made up of two different colored strands. Each strand gradually changes colors throughout the skeinContinue reading “Yarn Review: Lion Brand Moroccan Nights”

Yarn Review: Red Heart Soft Baby Steps

I’ve recently learned why there are so many baby blanket patterns in the crochet world: baby yarn is so soft and delightful to work with! Well, I’m sure there are other reasons for all the baby projects… Luckily for me, a coworker of mine is having a baby soon! I figured now would be aContinue reading “Yarn Review: Red Heart Soft Baby Steps”

Design a site like this with WordPress.com
Get started