Category: Informational Post
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Is Fast Fashion Killing the Value of Craft?
A brief dive into the ethics of fiber arts in fast fashion Crochet has been a pretty consistent trend over the last couple of years. There were airy, summer tops and crochet bikinis, and in the fall and winter there was a rise in handmade boleros and sweaters. According to trend predictors like WGSN, consumers…
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Decoding The Secret Language of Crochet Patterns
It’s a longstanding joke that crocheters, knitters, etc. speak in their own languages when writing patterns and sharing tips. In my previous post, I mentioned that the best place to start was by watching tutorial videos. The next step after that is getting familiar with written patterns. These abbreviations are really intimidating until you get…
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Get Started Crocheting!
Learning what supplies you really need and where to begin For my first ever blog post, I think its appropriate to start somewhere at the beginning. I want this blog to be a comfortable place for everyone, no matter where you’re at in your crafting journey. Starting out can seem kind of intimidating and costly,…