It’s been a while since I’ve pulled out my crochet hooks. There’s no excuse (none!) except life has been busy with friends and work and enjoying all Toronto has to offer. When our dear frie...
I’ve been on a blanket kick. Crocheting one for my condo during a long Toronto stay-at-home pandemic, and two for upcoming Grassel babies. My cousin and sister-in-law are due with girls and the...
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There’s nothing better than a handmade gift. It’s personalized, thoughtful and often cheaper than buying from a store. Christmas is the perfect time to delve into your stash and whip up a gif...
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This Canvas crochet hat takes 100 yards of yarn and can be worked up in less than an hour. It’s perfect for those last minute gifts or instant gratification projects. The pattern is named �...
Does that title work? Is it cute? Do you get it? Ha! Maybe it’s because I’ve rarely left my condo (three times since March 15) or because the world’s standing still and we’re all going a ...
You know when the Netflix show is so good, you just need a simple pattern? Something mindless, square, yes interesting. This simple men’s crocheted hat works up with 1 skein in 1 hour. Material...
Got out the chunky yarn and crochet hooks this weekend. Whipped up this quick little guy. I didn’t write a pattern down, but can if there is interest! A few moths ago, I remember seeing this st...
Once every year or so I plan a big trip with Best Friend Kaity Kline. We’ve gone road tripping down the California coast, penguin spotting in Argentina and decided it was time for us to go to I...
With fall around the corner, how can you *not* make crochet pumpkins? Work them up in a velvet yarn and you’ve got yourself an adorable autumn decoration. I loosely followed Malloo Knit’s fre...
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On April 17th, I received an email from my boss about a job in our Canadian office. “It’s an opportunity that we should discuss,” he said. And discuss we did. What would it look like for me...