by Jo | Jan 26, 2023 | Buying Yarn, Clothing, Opinion
And how it can be as enjoyable as going to an actual shop! Last week, I posted about the Wondrous Journey of Making and the hexagon cardigan I had recently made for myself using yarn I already had in my ‘yarn stash’. I’ve seen many memes doing the...
by Jo | Jan 19, 2023 | Buying Yarn, Clothing, Creativity, Inspiration, Opinion, Woolly Wonderings, WoollyThinking
Why part of the joy of crochet isn’t the actual crochet! Sometimes you see a trend online for a particular type of crocheted item that really stands out to you and you want to make. One such trend for me has been the crocheted hexagon cardigan. I’ve seen...
by Jo | Nov 10, 2022 | Clothing
And is it the same reason that it keeps us cool in the Summer? Have you ever wondered just why wool keeps us warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer? Neither had I until I recently developed an interest in real wool and its use in clothing. Earlier this year, I...
by Jo | Oct 13, 2022 | Buying Yarn, Clothing, Crochet Basics, Learning Crochet, Mental Health, Opinion, Wool, Woolly Wonderings, WoollyThinking
Or Why It’s Good To Challenge Things Today is International Skeptic’s Day. “What on earth does that have to do with crochet?” I hear you cry. Well, nothing at first glance. But, after thinking about it, there have been lots of claims made...
by Jo | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog Hop, Clothing, Crochet Pattern, Free Pattern, Mental Health, Relax and Hook
And I’m so Hopping Excited! This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on the links and buy the item, I may earn a small commission. But don’t worry, it doesn’t affect the price you pay. As a crocheter, I have taken part in several blog...
by Jo | Jul 14, 2022 | Clothing, Everyday, Opinion, Wool, WoollyThinking
Is wool really an option in this hot weather? Before I get to the viability of wearing wool in hot weather, let me give you a bit of background for this quest. A few weeks ago, my husband joined our brother-in-law’s team at our local cinema for a sci-fi film...