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Showing posts with label Yarn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yarn. Show all posts
The Barbie movie that came out this year starring Margo Robbie and Ryan Gosling is the movie of the summer. With a remarkable four-week run as the No. 1 movie and an unprecedented gross exceeding $1.36 billion, it claimed the title of 2023's highest-grossing film.
For someone like me, who typically opts for the coziness of home movies vs. the bustling movie theatres, the Barbie Movie was a rare exception. I was so excited to see this movie since I caught sneak peek photos of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in their Barbie Movie attire last year.
Crocheting has been a cherished part of my life for the last 10 years. It's an awesome hobby that keeps my mind calm and helps me unleash my creativity. As a passionate crocheter myself, I can't help but get excited about turning a simple ball of yarn into something beautiful.
The best part about crocheting as a hobby is that it doesn't have to break the bank. All you really need is some yarn and a hook. And with some resourcefulness, you'll find a wealth of free crochet patterns right at your fingertips.
If you've been following my blog for the last year or so, you might have noticed that I've been using a lot of Hobbii's yarn. I have to say that they're quickly becoming one of my favorite yarn companies!
What is Hobbii?
Hobbii is a Danish company that specializes in selling yarn and other knitting and crochet supplies. They offer a wide range of yarn options, including different fiber types like cotton, acrylic, wool, and blends, as well as various weights and colors.
Hobbii provides a convenient platform for knitters and crocheters to purchase yarn and related crafting materials for their projects. They carry their own in-house brands of yarn, as well as popular yarn brands from around the world.
My Favorite Hobbii Yarns
Now, I know you've all been waiting to see what I got as part of my latest happy mail package from Hobbii. So let me show you my favorite yarns from Hobbii!
I'm a bit late to the crochet bee trend. But hey, better late than never, right?
Over the last year, the crochet world has been buzzing with bee-themed projects, from simple but adorable pill-shaped amigurumi bees to intricate honeycomb blankets. I couldn't resist jumping on the bandwagon and trying my hand at making my own crochet bee.
Christmas is my absolute favorite season of the year! For me, it isn't just about presents or the decorations, it's about the traditions that bring us closer together as a family.
I wanted to start establishing Christmas traditions a few years ago when we were living in a small Vancouver apartment as a family of 4. The only problem was that our apartment was so tiny, that I didn't really have space for a traditional Christmas tree.
But being the crafty person that I am, I came up with a creative solution -- a crocheted flat Christmas tree that hung behind our front door.
As the leaves begin to turn and the crisp breeze fills the air, the enchanting season of autumn takes center stage. What better way to embrace its cozy charm than by decorating our spaces with charming crochet pumpkins?
These delightful crochet pumpkins are not your typical crochet pumpkins. I've purposely handpicked the most unique and FREE crochet pumpkin patterns from the Internet for you to enjoy.
They not only add a touch of handmade warmth to your home but they also offer a canvas for artistic expression.
(Credit: Megmade With Love)
"But someone who crochets for a hobby isn't a worthy adversary"-- Wednesday Addams
That's what she thinks when the truth is that more than half of us are actually crocheting to keep ourselves from choking people.
To be honest though, as someone whose main hobby is crocheting, I am unquestionably not worthy of being an adversary to Wednesday Addams. She'd kick my butt in 2 seconds -- I wouldn't even need piranhas!
As we approach the end of the school year, it's time to start thinking about teacher appreciation gifts! I'm not a former teacher or anything, but I see the amount of effort and work teachers put in during the school year.
While there are many gift options to choose from, there's something special about handmade gifts that can truly express your gratitude. After all, they're educating the next generation to become valuable members of society.
As a crafter and crochet enthusiast, I've put together a round-up of some of my favorite crochet projects that would make perfect gifts for teachers. So grab some yarn and a crochet hook and get started on making something special for your favorite teacher!
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I love crocheting continuous rounds when I crochet amigurumi so that there is no visible seam. However, because there's no seam, it's hard to know where the start of the round is. This is where the running stitch marker comes in handy.
You can use regular stitch markers when crocheting in spiraled rounds and move them each time you start a new round, but you would only be keeping track of the beginning of the current round. If you notice a mistake a few rounds back and need to take it apart, you could easily lose your place.
Have you ever heard of Disneybounding? Disneybounding is a growing trend among Disney fans that involves dressing up in outfits inspired by their favorite Disney characters, without wearing actual costumes.
Why do people Disneybound?
This trend is particularly popular among Disney adult fans in Disney Parks because the park has a dress code that states that guests ages 14 and up are not allowed to wear costumes in the park. Disneybounding was a way for Disney adult fans to express their creativity while still adhering to the theme park's dress code.
And when you want to bring up the creativity notch one more level, let's try making our own Disneybounding pieces by crocheting them! I've been taking subtle elements of my favorite Disney characters and turning them into what I imagined would be if they were living in the real world now.
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