How to Wash a Crochet Baby Blanket
October 14, 2023
Learn how to wash a crochet baby blanket or any other handmade baby item.
In the Garden
Follow our gardening journey as we experiment in our kitchen garden and shaping our Midwestern Landscape in Zone 6A
How to Make an Extended Double Crochet (esc/Extsc)
March 21, 2023
The Extended Half-Double Crochet Stitch often written as Ehdc or Exthdc is another wonderful stitch to add to your crochet
Learn How to Double Crochet (dc)
January 28, 2023
The double crochet is a relatively quick crochet stitch that is a staple in many stitch combinations. This is the first stitch I like to each crocheters, I prefer this one because you can complete a project fairly quickly and its great for keeping new crocheters motivated. For this tutorial we will be working the double crochet stitch written as a (dc) in your US and Canadian patterns or as a treble crochet (tr) in Uk patterns.
How to Make a Half-Double Crochet (hdc)
January 25, 2023
Welcome to one of my favorite Crochet Stitches! The Half-Double Crochet (hdc) is a good mix between the Single Crochet
Learn how to Single Crochet in the Back Loop Only
January 20, 2023
Single Crochet Stitches Single crocheting in the back loop is a great way to create interesting textures and patterns in
Learn How to Single Crochet (sc) for Beginners
July 11, 2022
The single crochet is one of the most common crochet stitches and usually one of the the first stitches crocheters
My 5 Best Gardening Tips for Beginners
April 18, 2022
I thought it was only fitting to start our spring with my top 5 favorite gardening tips. These are the essential things to consider when starting any new garden or flowerbed.
Learn the Types of Soil
April 17, 2022
There are 6 basic types of garden soil and many landscapes have a blend of all of them. All plants have specific soil preferences and can be amended by adding other soil types to develop optimal growing conditions.
How to Make a Light Map of your Garden
April 13, 2022
A commonly overlooked element in garden planning is allocating for sunlight. Make a Light Map of your garden and plan your plants with confidence.