By Melissa Mall Model: Melissa Mall Photos: Melissa Mall, ‘Max’ Once a chill is in the air, I always feel a good bonfire is in order. The smoky orange warmth, the smell of burning pine, the spiraling sparks sweeping up into the night sky – who doesn’t love a bonfire? Of course, it can get […]

By Cheri McEwen Photos: Cheri McEwen I have had a small stash of yarns that are warm, soft, and not the easiest to figure out a project for. It’s not that I don’t like this particular yarn, but I just always have problems trying to figure out new ways to use it. I’m not much […]

by Melissa Mall

If you’ve ever searched for a place to send your crocheted things that will do some good, this segment is for you. Today we’re going to take a look at another crochet-related charity, the Red Scarf Project. The Red Scarf Project is a subsidiary of Foster Care to Success, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting […]

The internet is loaded with amazing crochet blogs, but they can be hard to find! Here are three that we found that you may enjoy checking out. (Have a favorite crochet blog or one of your own? Leave a link in the comments and it may be featured in a future issue!) Twinkie Chan! Bright […]

By Melissa Mall Model: ‘Charlie’ Photos: Melissa Mall Chunky, quick, and cozy, it doesn’t get more classic than a thick ribbed scarf. ‘Big Red’ could easily be made with any combination of hook and yarn and, obviously, in any color – but I’m partial to the chunky red version. Difficulty: Beginner Sizes: As written, measures […]

By Melissa Mall Model: Melissa Mall Photos: ‘Charlie’ A classic windowpane scarf with bordered edges, Red Sky at Night is quick to work up and easy to wear, which makes it a great choice for gift giving. Difficulty: Beginner Sizes: As written, measures approx. 60″ long x 6″ wide Materials: Caron Simply Soft Paints [100% […]

By Melissa Mall Model: Bonnie Irene Photos: Melissa Mall A vintage-styled faux headwrap adds a bit of old-fashioned charm to your look. It’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t feel like fiddling with something you actually have to tie. Difficulty: Easy Sizes: One size (adult) – 20″ circumference Materials: TLC Cotton Plus [51% Cotton, 49% Acrylic, […]

By Melissa Mall Photos: Melissa Mall Working a scarf from side to side has one big perk: it’s finished in just a few rows. (Of course, you still have to crochet the same amount, but at least you don’t have to keep turning.) Warm and fuzzy with a double row of eyelets running down the […]

by Kathryn Vercillo Broomstick lace is such a beautiful unique type of crochet. It looks complicated but it’s actually really simple. If you can do the basic crochet stitches, you can crochet broomstick lace. The main difference is that you pull loops up onto the handle of a large knitting needle or the base of […]