Ten years ago today, I received a call that changed my life forever. While my ten-month old baby played in the room, I picked up the call I'd been waiting for and received the answer I'd been expecting. I had cancer. So what does ten years of survivorship look like? Well, let me tell you.| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
Come along with us as HBW Hubby and I road trip up the coast of Maine to Acadia National Park!| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
If you're looking for a quick, stash-busting cozy make, perfect for those fall/winter markets or holiday gifting, I've got just the thing for you today! Allow me to introduce you to the Edith Ear Warmer! Its deceptively simple texture resembles a mini-waffle stitch, without the hassle of all those post stitches and without being a…| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
If you're reading this post, then that means you're ready to start Part 10 of the Harmony Throw CAL.... It's the home stretch now, so I'm going to help you out with some meditative crochet that will leave you with TONS of texture!| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
It's time for the next installment in my Crochet 102 series where we are removing the stigma around blocking. We're going to talk all about what it is, why it's important, when to do it, and how.| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
My Lady Edith stitch pattern is an easy alternating stitch pattern perfect for beginners! It boasts tons of texture and is deceptively simple, using an alternating half double crochet and half double crochet in the third loop combo that I'm going to show you today!| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
I'm super excited to introduce you to the newest member of the XOXO Collection of patterns, the XOXO Cowl! It uses the same simple stitch pattern you've come to love for its texture and visual interest in a fun and quick new pattern to keep you cozy and warm in these still cold winter months.| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
You ever have those those projects where you can't start with a ribbing when you need one: top-down beanies, top down sweaters that need cuffs or cinched hems, or a simple textured edging to use on blankets or trim the opening of a sweater. Sure, you can work a front post / back post double…| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
The even moss stitch is an easy alternating stitch pattern perfect for beginners looking to up their stitch game. It boasts tons of texture and is deceptively simple, using an alternating slip stitch and half double crochet combo that can be worked in rows or rounds and today I'm going to show you both!| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
Introducing my new pocket scarf pattern...The Cozy Fireside Wrap! I am so excited to build a fire and wrap myself up in this super cozy wrap. I just know you will love this new design as much as me! And did I mention POCKETS!?| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
I LOVE road trips. The snacks, the open road, the snacks, uninterrupted crochet or reading time, and did I mention the snacks? What's not to love!? HBW Hubby and I packed up the van and the kids and hit the road! A little bit of nostalgia, a lot of natural wonder, and two days of…| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust