by ChiWei | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog, Kids & Toys
Just as there are so many different stuffed toys, amigurumi, pillows, and projects you can make that require stuffing, there are also different types of stuffing that is more appropriate to different projects. As you plan out your stuffed project, taking into account...
by ChiWei | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog
The My Life in Yarn series is a collection of posts that take a look at my personal journey in the fiber crafting world. In January, I shared how I started on this creative path. For February, I’m sharing a quick look at my pattern writing process and workflow....
by ChiWei | Feb 12, 2020 | Blog
In 2020, Lion Brand Yarn is encouraging makers and artists around the world to make a Traveling Afghan, and share more about their lives in the yarn industry using the hashtag #MyLifeinYarn. Personally, I’ll be doing a bit of reflection, a bit of cleanup, a lot...
by ChiWei | Oct 8, 2018 | Blog, Crochet, Kids & Toys
You all know I like making large, huggable amigurumi, but I’ve never actually made a doll before, much to my daughter’s chagrin. So, when Alison North asked me to review her new book, Cute Crochet Creations, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to...
by ChiWei | May 17, 2016 | Blog, Crochet, Kids & Toys
It’s been a long time since I made a project following another pattern. Heck, it’s been a long time since I’ve designed my own and made anything but my Zoodiacs squares! When I saw this adorable crochet toddler dress pattern from The Lavender Chair...
by ChiWei | Oct 20, 2015 | Blog
I’ve used Shaybock’s Foodie WordPress theme for a while now, and have been putting off the free upgrade to her new Foodie Pro* theme for the. longest. time. I wanted to use the Recipe Index feature to catalog my post archives and categories because it...
