Category: Tutorials

  • Crochet Coiled Basket by Donna Walker

      It’s my pleasure to introduce my first guest blogger, Donna Walker. Donna has made some incredibly fun baskets by crocheting around bulky cords. When she showed a photo of the first one in the Snovej Circle, we went almost nuts! Several members have now tried their hands at this technique and Donna decided to…

  • Snovej Circle 3/2015: Photography for Crafters

      In online sharing, a strong, sharp photo is important! It will draw attention to your work! As a blogger and a writer of photo tutorials, I’ve had to learn to take good photos. I’m still learning and still finding new ways to use my camera. I’m also an administrator of two groups on Facebook:…

  • Snovej Snowflake Pattern

    This year I crocheted lots of snowflakes. They all turned out a little different, but this pattern is my favorite. I like the snowflake-like effect of the triple trefoils, as well as how easy and fast these are made. Only three rounds!

  • Tasseled paper roll present

      If you ever need a special last-minute gift, stocking stuffer, party favor, or even just a crafty activity – toilet paper, paper towel, and even gift paper tubes are there to save the day. The tasseled paper roll gift wrap is a staple in our family. We always make a bunch for Christmas, but…

  • Button Chain Bracelet

      A friend of mine was given a huge collection of vintage buttons. Well, collection is the wrong word. She got a big box full of buttons, all mixed up. We had fun going through them all, sorting them out and finding so many little treasures! Now it is a collection! She let me have some…