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What a week
I can’t believe how much has happened in one week. It’s been really exciting and keeping me busy which I love. I feel like I could be doing more but my schedule has been all out of wack. I announced that I am doing a craft fair! My first craft fair ever which is so…
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Beginner Knitting Tip
I’ve learned a lot the past three weeks while I’ve been teaching myself to knit properly. I didn’t watch any tip videos or anything. Instead I just kept knitting until I figured it out myself and how to make it look nice. My aunt told me when I first started to crochet that the tension…
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Different Yarns with Different Stitches
Something I learned making all the gifts I made was that practicing a small patch of the stitch you want to use with the yarn you want to use is very beneficial for crochet. I made a sweatshirt for my boyfriend and used a stitch that was less airy when I used it for my…
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Let’s talk gift ideas
Since Christmas is right around the corner let’s talk about some gift ideas I came up with to share! (none take more than two days to make) Crochet Purse Water bottle holder Hat Bucket hat Tote bag Ornament Scarf Party bottle holder These ideas are things that don’t need specific sizing or measurements. You can…
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Crochet Collars
I am so new to this.. I wanted to create a collared sweater to match my grandpas old jean jacket. It has red and yellow accents on the back of it so I used those colors to crochet my sweater. After trying on the front panels without the collar, I realized I made it too…
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Let’s Talk About Crochet Clothes
So you’re thinking about making some crochet clothing items. Here are some things I wish I knew before I made some of my clothes. Measure yourself and go off of your own measurements. Don’t eyeball. OR go off of something you already own and use those measurements. Think about your item in pieces: body pieces-font…
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Crochet Beanie Hat:
Today I got more yarn for gifts. I made winter hats before but I’m finally getting the hang of it and want to share. So here’s what I’ve learned: Most peoples measurement from the top of the ear to the top of the head is around 6”. So either make the hat 6.5” OR add…
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Welcome!
Every blog needs an intro before they jump into things so here’s mine! Hello! I’m Alyssa! I’m a full time college student with a passion for crochet, helping others, and creating engaging content. I sometimes fail at these tasks but it’s the effort that counts! I put forth a lot of effort to do the…
The Soulful Now
Crochet/knitting, positive vibes, spirituality
The Soulful Now 