Did you know that crocheting, knitting & mental health are deeply intertwined? Scientific research has proven what crocheters and knitters have already known for centuries. Crocheting and knitting improve ones mental health in a remarkable way.

Ask any crocheter or knitter and they will tell you that crafting helps with the pressures of daily life.

I know it has had a profoundly positive effect on my own mental health. But don’t just take my word for it.

Let’s see if scientific research backs up our claims of improved mood and wellness.

Plus all this science stuff helps us justify our yarn stashes….it’s for our mental health, for goodness sakes!

The Fall Floral Crochet Granny Square is the perfect project for the season. You will find the FREE pattern and video tutorial below.

Fall Floral Crochet Granny Square Project

The Fall Floral Crochet Granny Square was inspired by the glorious autumn that we are on the cusp of here in North Carolina.

Our landscape is getting ready to burst forth with the most spectacular colors and Mother Nature is getting ready to show off.

We are beginning to see little hints that all of that is just a few weeks away.

If I was starting a crafting YouTube channel today, I would do these 12 things!

There has never been a better time to start a crafting YouTube channel. 

Maybe you’ve heard that it’s too late to start a crafting YouTube channel. Or maybe you’ve thought about starting a channel of your own to teach the crafting skills you know and love, but the thought “Someone is already doing that” keeps you from taking that leap. 

But there has never been a better time to start and today I’m going to share the 12 things that I would do if I were starting a crafting Youtube channel today.

Looking for Crochet Projects to Pamper Your Pets? These 8 patterns are sure to make your fur-babies happy and know they are well loved.

Are you a proud momma or poppa of a fur-baby or two (or maybe even three or more)?

Do you have the pleasure of sharing a residence with a lovable dog or cat and want to show them how much you care?

Here you’ll find the cutest crochet projects to pamper your pets. There are hat, blanket, coat and costume patterns to choose from.

I’m also sharing the story of our beloved boy, Jersey, who was the inspiration for the Mini Birthday Hat, which is a FREE pattern and video tutorial. You’ll find that story at the end of the video.

Check Out the Mini Birthday Hat FREE Pattern and Video Tutorial Here

Looking for a quick crochet Easter pattern? Check out the Crochet Easter Bunny Egg Cozy FREE pattern and video tutorial. Make these for all the bunny lovers in your life!

Need a quick and simple Easter crochet project?

The Crochet Easter Bunny Egg Cozy is the perfect pattern to make when time is limited, but you want to make something egg-straordinary!

Grab your favorite hook and let’s get hopping.

Save yourself time, money and a whole lot of headache by avoiding these 9 beginner crochet mistakes.

None of us are born knowing how to crochet.

We all have to take the time to learn this wonderful craft, but do yourself a favor and learn it correctly from the beginning.

As a Certified Crochet Instructor through the Craft Yarn Council, I had to unlearn a few things. As a self taught crocheter, I had picked up a few bad habits and I’m glad that I corrected them earlier rather than later.