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  • Our BEST Crochet Advice!

    TWO PART SERIES: Come along with my friend Jennifer Ryan of Celtic Knot Crochet as we discuss Our BEST Crochet Advice! Between the two of us we have almost 100 years of crochet experience.

    Please check out Part 1of this video series here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1sxfbWUXxtc

    You can reach J...

  • Can you use a KNITTING THIMBLE to CROCHET???

    In this video I'll be showing you a knitting thimble which can be used to organize multiple strands of yarn in the same row/round while knitting. After knitting with this for a while I began to wonder: Could I use this for crochet when using multiple color strands in the same row or round? Can th...

  • Knitting Thimbles: Are These More Helpful Changing Colors?

    In this video I'll be showing you a knitting thimble which can be used to organize multiple strands of yarn in the same row/round while knitting. I am an intermediate level knitter and always seeking to grow my skills, such as with this colorful yoke sweater. I've had to learn to manage up to 4 d...

  • Judging Crochet Entries at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival 2025

    Come with me behind the scenes at the 2025 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival! I'll show you what it's like to be a judge at a fair and give you so helpful hints about making your fair entries more successful! Will also show you the final results!

    For more information on how you can enter your croch...

  • Swifts, Ball Winders & Hanks, OH MY!

    In this video we will be looking at swifts, ball winders & hanks of yarn to both demonstrate how they are used, and whether we truly need them for our crocheting habits.

    Here are the links for the items demonstrated:
    Table Top Swift by Yarn Tech: https://yarn-tech.com
    Umbrella style swift: http...

  • Yarn Holders: ARE THEY REALLY WORTH IT???

    In this video we are going to take a close look at some of the yarn holders that are on the market!
    Here are the links (affiliate links) for the yarn holders shown in video:

    Original Wool Genie (Plastic model): https://amzn.to/4ivthOt
    Lykke Pendel Beechwood (best wooden quality): https://amzn.to...

  • My Dye Lot DISASTER!

    Have you ever mistakenly crocheted or knitted with yarn whose dye lots didn't match? Whether you are a seasoned crafter or new to buying yarn, you'll want to take a few minutes to watch this video to see what happens when you do!

  • Taking Care of Your Crochet & Knits!

    We all love making crochet creations, but how often to we care for them? In this video I will show you an easy way to make your creations (and other sweaters in your wardrobe) look new again by getting rid of the little balls of fabric that accumulate on the surface.

    The fabric shaver shown is a...

  • 2024 Design Roundup

    Thanks for another wonderful year! Here's a round up of the 2024 designs released publicly in 2024.

  • The BEST CROCHET HOOKS EVER???

    Bonnie evaluates the new KnitPro crochet hooks giving her honest opinion of both the regular and interchangeable sets. This is not a paid promotion or sponsored by a company. These were purchased outright for the purpose of evaluating them. That said, they are available on Amazon here:
    KnitPro O...

  • Fun at the Fall Frederick Fiber Festival 2024

    Thanks to all who stopped by to say hello this past Saturday at the fiber festival! It was my joy to meet you. This is an annual event (held each spring and fall) at the Frederick Maryland Fairgrounds.

  • My Top 10 Favorite Yarns!

    Here are my Top 10 Favorite Yarns! (At least at this very moment in time.) This is always subject to change when introduced to new yarn friends!

  • Meet My Friend The Crochet Architect!

    I'm so happy that I get to introduce my friend Susan Lowman to you! Pick up your yarn & hooks, a warm (or cold) drink and enjoy our visit together. Susan has some wonderful projects to show you and I know you'll love her gentle and kind spirit. Please check out the links below to learn more about...

  • Crafting Pillows: Are they Worth the Money?

    There are many "crafting pillows" on the market now, and many are patterned after the more traditional nursing pillows. Are these really helpful? Do we really need to pay upwards of $90 US dollars to have one delivered? Are there other options? Come along with Bonnie and find out as she shares he...

  • The Yarn Shop in Hagerstown, MD

    Come visit The Yarn Store in Hagerstown, MD with me!
    For more information on this store: https://theyarnshopmd.com

  • All About Yarn: So Many Different Sizes!

    This is the second in a detailed series "All About Yarn". Each month we will be going in depth on many different areas regarding yarn and fibers.

    In this video we discuss the numbering system used to category the many yarns we use. See the surprising differences in yarn sizes within a category a...

  • Honest Review: Universal Yarn's Yarn Vibes: Cliffs of Moher

    Bonnie evaluates Universal Yarn's "Yarn Vibes: Cliffs of Moher" wool from Ireland. This yarn is available from Universal Yarns here: https://universalyarn.com/collections/new/products/clif

  • All About Yarn: To Wind or Not to Wind?

    All About Yarn: To Wind or NOT to Wind? This is the first in an ongoing series looking more closely into many aspects about yarn!

  • Fixing Fringe Instantly!

    Learn how to make fringe more beautiful quickly and easily!

  • Perfectly Honest Review of the Susan Bates Twist & Lock Crochet Hook Set

    Get Bonnie's Perfectly Honest Review about the new Susan Bates Twist + Lock Crochet Hook Set. This is a totally unbiased review. This set was purchased by Bonnie and she is not being supported in any way by this manufacturer. This is her honest opinion reflecting her personal experience with this...

  • Bonnie's Book of Beginning Crochet!

    Here's a quick look at Bonnie's latest beginning crochet book!

  • 20 MORE Things This Crocheter Needs!

    Back in July 2022 I release a video entitled: "16 Things This Crocheter Needs!" and I asked you for anything you require that didn't make my list. WELL....Thanks to you I now have "20 MORE Things This Crocheter Needs!" Thanks to everyone who contributed their ideas to this video. I tried to incl...

  • Honest Review of New Fall Yarns from Universal Yarn

    Come along with Bonnie as she gives her honest review of some of Universal Yarns new fall yarns! This is not a paid endorsement but solely Bonnie's opinion as she swatches and samples each yarn.

    You can check out Universal yarns website here (affiliate link): https://universalyarn.com?aff=15

  • 16 Things This Crocheter MUST HAVE!

    Come find out the "16 Things This Crochet MUST HAVE!" There is a list complete with links below.
    16 Things This Crochet MUST HAVE (Does contain affiliate links which will not cost you any more to use, but may benefit me in a small way. Provided below as a courtesy with this video.)

    1.Yarn: Unive...