it is the season of back-to-school, where we are buying dozens of pencils, new lunchboxes, and water bottles, but here are some things to crochet that can add a bit of personaility into you or your loved ones school supplies! ✏️ pencil pouch: there are so many different patterns that can be foun

it is the final few days for the steam spring sale, and there are so many games on sale from a few dollars off to steep discounts that are definitely worth checking out, here are a few of my favorites! 🎮 relaxing: games that you can turn your brain off and just play, some thinking involved in ga

new to crochet? looking for a cute and quick project to practice? here are four of my favorite things to make, either for myself or others: 🧶 trinket tray: i have these things EVERYWHERE in my house, its so easy to make and super useful for keeping organized! they can be as quick as making a squ

cozy games don't just have to be farming sims, there are so many other genre of games that are relaxing, like puzzle games! here are a few of my favorites: 🕹️ dorfromantik: use the tiles provided to build your village, including pond/rivers, train tracks, forests, and so much more, there are

i love looking for new crafts and art things to do with my friends, so here are a few easy craft night ideas:   🎨 painted totes: grab a multi-pack of totes online or at your local craft store, some fabric paint (or acrylic paint and fabric medium), to ensure a durable and washable finish, and ta

looking for a fun way to add a bit of personality to your car, here are some ways to do that: 🧶 car coasters: i love these so much, they're so cute and so quick and easy to make, i use these little strawberry ones in my car! but there are tons of options online or even just making a flat ci

there are an endless amount of varying and different crochet stitches that you can use to elevate you projects, here are a few of my favorites: 🧶 moss stitch: the simplest stitch on this list (using just single crochets and chains) and by far one of my favorite ones visually, when it comes to co

there are sooooo many games that i have on my switch, here a few that i find myself reaching for when i need a cozy game:  🎮 palia: free! and an open exploration game where you gather resources and build the story up 🎮 tears of the kingdom: another game where there are a lot of tense moments,

i loveeee going to the craft store, even if just to window shop, but today i had a list to look for: 🧶 interchangeable hooks with cables: i have a pattern saved for a tunisian afgan, but need a hook with a cable to be able to make it, so it'll have to stay on my to-make list for a while lon

my grandma and i have a lot of things in common, including how we like to spend our free time: 🧶 crochet: love being able to take an idea and turn it in to a real thing, from making wearables, to blankets, to stuffies and toys! 🧩 puzzles: i have always loved to do puzzles, and even got a new

every year i hope to improve on my crochet skills, this coming year is tapestries and tunisian crochet, here are some patterns i want to do:  🧶 tapestries: i have never truly made a tapestry, finally got comfortable carrying along yarn in a pattern, so next step, art pieces! these are both from

if you are a fan or working the farm, making friends, and living on a homestead, you may like some of these stardew-esque games, here are some of my favorites: 🚜 littlewood: similar gameplay and overall concept as stardew valley, lets you explore, gather materials, and craft, all while building

last year i discovered micro-crochet! well, at least a form of it because using thread and the tiniest hooks is well above my patience level, haha, but embroidery thread and a 2.75mm hook works just as well! ✨️ earrings: i love making these earrings, and had so much fun adapting normal applique

as the holidays approach, here are some ideas for those in your life (or yourself) that love to crochet! while these are some ideas, it could be helpful, or important, to talk about what they like to crochet/use to crochet :) 🎁 stitch marker and yarn rings: both can be super helpful, markers can

i'm biggggg on making handmade gifts for friends, even if it something small to throw in with another present, here are a few of my favorites to gift: 🧶 hanging plant pots: these patterns - especially viv crochet's pattern - work up within an hour, and are very easy to follow! I made tw

i have always loved to decorate my room, and these are some simple, and super cute patterns to add a bit of creativity and color to your space: 🧶 garlands: there are so many patterns on ravelry, tiktok, youtube; from stars to pendants, any way to match the aesthetic you've created! i found t

i loooove using youtube for crochet tutorials, and was the only way i would crochet projects when i first started crocheting, here are some fairly simply, easy-to-follow video patterns: 🎥 shoulder bag: vivcrochets's videos are incredibly thorough, and are filmed as though the crocheter has m

there are so many items when walking the crochet aisle in a craft store, here are some that are perfect for beginners! basic tools: 🧶 ergonomic crochet hooks: a MUSTTTTT!! plain metal hooks put more strain on your hand and wrist to hold and maneuver, which could lead to longevity issues as yo

these cookies are my go-to whenever i need a little sweet treat, fairly simple, but have an elevated feel to traditional recipes! some tips: 🍪 using a baking chocolate bar with chocolate chips can help add variety into the recipe! while i mention i use one cup of each, i think it is a measure

here are a few start crochet projects that only require a basic understanding of stitches, and can be found for free: 🧶 daisy coaster: this pattern features this super cute flower coasters, which you can pick and choose any color to fit your vibe! additionally, these coasters can be turned into