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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Please join me at the 2025 Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival in Green Tree, PA! You can find out all you need to know here: https://pghknitandcrochet.com

Registration is now open and space is limited, so first come, first served. Here are the classes I will be teaching:

Friday Morning: Celtic W...

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...

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!

Learn how to make the Inisheer Sweater Wrap with Bonnie! This pattern is found only in my book "Contemporary Celtic Crochet" which is available at Amazon, Penguin Random House, and other online locations.

Yarn: For this project I used 11 skeins of Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran. Feel free to use an...

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...

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

In this video I'll show you how easy it is to add post ribbing to make cuffs on any sleeve! This works for any weight of yarn. Just be sure to match your hook to the yarn you choose!

Learn how to add popcorn sleeves to any jacket! This especially works well for denim jackets or an old jacket that needs refreshing. You don't need a pattern of this since there is a great variation in sizes and styles of sleeves. Instead, instructions are given for making your own template to fo...

Learn many different ways to crochet ribbing, including single crochet ribbing, post ribbing, half-double crochet (working in the 3rd loop or back bar), slip stitch ribbing and adding a 4-post cable to a ribbed trim.