When you sell online or at craft fairs you might not think too much about the patterns you use to make your crocheted projects. Do you have permission to sell that? There has been much debate both online and offline about the copyright issues regarding crochet patterns and how to use them. The Basics: The […]
Knit One.. Pearl Two – My “Online” Afghan I wanted to find a clever way to tell my online adventure and thought of Knitting an Afghan! Much like this craft I started my “Online” Afghan in 2008. I picked my colors, and style etc. and began knitting away. As my afghan grew in size I […]
Previously, I wrote about how I design crochet patterns. Each person has their own method and technique. You will develop your own over time. After the initial process of writing the first draft I’m left with a jumbled mess on a piece of paper that only I can decipher. I also have the first prototype […]
I have always enjoyed crochet and Knitting… well actually, all crafts! I find so much joy in creating! I paint and draw as well as play piano… I find it a total escape and love every minute of it. I am very passionate about handmade! There is such a feeling of satisfaction when a piece […]
My first real crochet pattern was a little squirrel which I published on CrochetMe.com, a crochet forum, back in 2007. I was very proud of it then. Now I look at it and I see so many flaws. I also wonder how anyone is able to follow my instructions. I have grown a little in […]
Growing up on the Peninsula of Northern California gave me the opportunity to enjoy a range of outdoor activities, sports, and a wide variety of beautiful landscapes by plane, automobile and cruise ship. All of these experiences served to inspired my creative nature. As an adult, I have had the good fortune of traveling, and […]
As a mom myself, I have such respect for moms everywhere, but one in particular just made my jaw drop! This lady was born in Frankfurt, Germany and now lives in Central Virginia. Due to financial issues at home when she way young she found herself in foster care at the age of 2. As […]
Every so often you will run into a person that inspires you beyond words, no, not because of their world renowned talent but because of the strength that they have in themselves. Fran, of Fran’s Handmade Wonders is just such a lady. Fran was always a creative soul, learning to crochet from her Grandmother at […]
Come on in…get to know me. I’m Cari Baker, and I have a love for crochet (creating and teaching). One of my goals is to show that anyone can create useful and beautiful items they believe are beyond their wildest dreams. My jewelry design, Braidlets®, is a prime example. To begin my story I want […]
It is a dream of many to make the transition from the corporate world to the creative world and it is so nice to meet someone that actually did it! Susan spent a full 20 years working in the petrochemical and refining industry eventually climbing to the position of consulting engineer. She found the job […]
