Let’s start crocheting the Ella Tied Cardigan!  It’s crocheted in 5 pieces (6 if you count the waist band).  If you haven’t crocheted in a while or just getting back into it, it might be nice to start with the waistband.  This will remind your fingers about posture and tension and you will really get…

Welcome to the Fall Crochet-Along.  We will be crocheting the Ella Tied Cardigan together! The sample pictured below is crocheted in 24/7 Cotton® in the color Café Au Lait. The Yarn 24/7 Cotton® is a worsted weight, mercerized cotton with a little sheen to it.  There are 24 different colors to choose from. I am…

Last week, we asked you to vote for the Fall 2016 Crochet-Along. Well, you did, and you will be making the Ella Tied Cardigan. This sweater is a great, versatile piece made from 24/7 Cotton. If you’re going to be joining Kristy Glass for this CAL, you can get 20% off if you buy 9…

Hi Fiber Friends! While the knitters among you have been gearing up for Liza’s knit-along on the Lion Brand Notebook, we are pleased to announce that fan favorite Kristy Glass is planning a CROCHET-ALONG for you! What’s a crochet-along? It’s a group activity, in which participants work on the same crochet project, while discussing progress…

We’ve joined forces with CreativeBug, and starting next week, you can join a crochet-along with the amazing Twinkie Chan! Lion Brand users get a month of CreativeBug FREE with the code “LION,” plus you can buy a kit for the class at 15% off. The nine-part series will teach you how to make a whole…

Our Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along has wrapped! Though host Kristy Glass may be all done, you can get started on yours today! Choose from 4 exclusive color kits: Click here to see all choices. Making this poncho has been such a fun journey. I have thoroughly enjoyed interacting with all of my fellow crocheters here and on our Ravelry…

It’s week four (4) of our Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along! It’s not too late to join in get your CAL kit now! Choose from 4 color palettes curated by CAL host Kristy Glass! Click here to see all choices. It’s time to finish the poncho! I made both sides of my poncho in tandem.  Doing this helped me…

It’s week three (3) of our Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along! Don’t have your color kit yet? Shop now! Choose from 4 color palettes curated by CAL host Kristy Glass! Click here to see all choices. As you get further into this project, I want to impart some wisdom that I have learned along the way.…

Let’s start at the beginning. If you are like me, you read the first instruction: “Chain 196” and decided maybe this was a horrible idea. Never fear, I have a few ideas to help with this initial stumbling block. For those of you with Apple smart phones, there is a wonderful free fiber artists’ helper…

Welcome to the Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along.  I am thrilled to be crocheting again. It has such a satisfying rhythm to it, and it’s so forgiving! If you are a new crocheter, this project will help you learn new skills to help develop your new-found talent.  If you are an experienced crocheter, you will be…