So you have boxes of crochet thread now, maybe from your grandma. You might be used to big, chunky yarn and this small stuff feels scary. I get it! I was scared of it too. But I'm here to tell you that you can use this thread for more than just doilies. It's time to get creative and use that … [Read more...] about Inherited a Bunch of Crochet Thread? Don’t Panic!
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6 Pro-Tips to Elevate the Quality of Your Crochet
I learned a lot about crochet by watching my grandmother knit.Her even stitches worked with beautiful yarns using simple, yet elegant and classic patterns inspired me.I figured if she could do that knitting, I certainly could figure out how to do that with crochet! There had to be a way! It … [Read more...] about 6 Pro-Tips to Elevate the Quality of Your Crochet
I Already Have So Much Yarn
I have been hearing this for all of the 8 years that Perfectly Knotty has been open.I have said it myself over the course of my stitching lifetime! Now, here we are. Summer of 2022 finds the United States, and the world really, in a financial state of inflation and recession. Prices are going up … [Read more...] about I Already Have So Much Yarn
How to Wash Old Yarn
There have been many times in my life and when I had my store, when people would come to me because a loved one had passed and left behind yarn and supplies they didn't know what to do with. Often saying something like "You do yarn stuff. You can use this." Not always the case, but their … [Read more...] about How to Wash Old Yarn
I didn’t always feel welcome in yarns shops
When I was a kid, learning to crochet, then knit, I used to save up my chore money to buy my Red Heart Acrylic Worsted (commonly known now as Red Heart Super Saver, or RHSS) at our local Safeway grocery store! I remember later buying it at Fred Meyer, and JCPenny too! When box craft stores … [Read more...] about I didn’t always feel welcome in yarns shops
Knit or Crochet Something Wearable
What's the point of investing your time, talent, effort and yarn to crochet or knit something that is going to sit in a pile or drawer!? This is just a quick look at real hand stitched items being used by me, "in the wild"! I designed this Lace Wings Tunic with Hempathy ... Honestly it … [Read more...] about Knit or Crochet Something Wearable