Crafting a Handmade Home
In recent months I’ve really come to love color gradient yarns. Those soft and slow color changing yarns that have been the friend of a knitter for ages. The first time I used one of these yarns was in 2015 with my knit shawl, Fuente. I really loved knitting this design up. It’s worked in…
I hear it all the time…”Why does my arm/hand hurt so much?” In fact, I was just teaching a class at my local yarn shop and a knitter, who wanted to learn a bit more about Tunisian crochet, told me it was quite painful and difficult to get used too. Crochet can hurt. “Can” being…
There’s a day, usually just one, in October, when the wind cuts through my jacket. When my nose can detect the hint of a chill in the air. This year…that day didn’t happen until November 2nd. No matter when it happens, it’s always a welcomed feeling here in North Carolina. Fall is our gift…
Hello Loves! We’re battening down the hatches here in Raleigh as the first major hurricane of the season inches near. I always get a little (okay, a lot) nervous when a hurricane is on the horizon. It’s the Michigander in me, we just don’t deal with tropical storms well. Give me 20 inches of snow…
Hello Loves! Here in North Carolina, as August gives way to September, we begin to dream of fall. Muscadines, watermelons, and peaches fill the grocery stores, and summer sends her final bit of warmth our way. It’s a time to reflect on the gifts that summer has given us while preparing for the cool fall…
Most of you know that I’m an instructor with Annie’s Creative Studio! Right?Annie’s Creative Studio gives you unlimited Access to Exclusive Programs in Crochet, Knitting, Quilting & More! Here are my fav things: Over 500 how-to videos. Beautiful patterns. Watch on any device 24/7. Expert video instruction. There are also some GREAT shows you can…
This post may contain affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. You can purchase the pattern HERE for just $3. The price will go up on July 27th, 2018, so get it while you can. I have this thing about shawls. Especially Pi shawls, those shawls that are as easy to design as they are to…
This post may contain affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. Crochet socks are, as most of you may know, my favorite item to make. They are quick, easy, fun, and don’t take a whole lot of skill to complete. If you can crochet a hat, you can crochet a sock! Seriously! The biggest thing you’ll…
This post may contain affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. Summer is here and I’m all about it. I get it from my Mama (who just might be my beautiful model here!!) who loves the sun just as much as I do. Summer in the south is exciting and perfect and just MADE for crochet!…
Hey Y’all! I get this question. A lot. Like…a lot a lot. So, I thought it might be advantageous for me to create a post I can link people back to every once in awhile! So, you want to test a pattern for me? Cool! But, it’s a job and it takes a bit of…
Today’s the day! Let’s get ready to dive head first into our first Crochet Along of the year! Before we dive into the pattern and yarn details and all that good stuff…let’s talk about what a Crochet Along is! A Crochet Along (sometimes called a CAL) is a community-based event in which we all crochet the same or similar…
Everyone looks forward to Friday’s…especially me! That’s because Friday’s are for finishing! This week I worked on A LOT of different stuff. Each Sunday I make 9 goals for myself. Three for crochet, three for quilting, and three for Happily Hooked Magazine. I work to accomplish each of those goals to the best of my…
This past weekend, I had the awesome opportunity to teach and attend my local fiber festival, Carolina Fiber Fest! It usually takes place right around this time of year at the North Carolina State Fair Grounds. Now, I’ve taught at CFF before, but not in the past few years. So, it was a nice…
Monday’s…aren’t my thang. They usually consist of me struggling to get up and out of bed. Stumbling to the kitchen. Fixing a smoothie. And sitting in a chair where I’ll inevitably fall asleep and wake up to the wonderful feeling of Chase licking my face. Well…I’m changing that. Right here and right now. From now…
So…lemme start right off and say that YES, Kim and I are online friends and we’ve known each other for some time…but this review was my own doing. She doesn’t even know that I’m doing it! Promise! I’m a member of Craftsy Unlimited…so I purchased it all by my lonesome and am giving you the unfiltered…
Today’s the day! Let’s get ready to dive head first into our first Crochet Along of the year! Before we dive into the pattern and yarn details and all that good stuff…let’s talk about what a Crochet Along is! A Crochet Along (sometimes called a CAL) is a community-based event in which we all crochet the same…
I’m excited to share this brand new crochet shawl today! The Chic and Strong Crescent Shawl has been off my hook for quite awhile now and is a FREE pattern from Red Heart Yarns! Last year right around the time my book, Step Into Crochet, came out, I was The Yarn Thing Podcast…
Sock CALs (or Crochet Alongs) are a dime a dozen. Y’all know that my Sock CALs are just a little different though. I want you to crochet but I also want you to learn. That’s why I am SO excited to host this Sock CAL with Furls! Today, we begin Week One of our three…
I love a good sock CAL, don’t you? Now, for those few of you out there that may not know, a CAL is a ‘Crochet – Along’ and essentially it just means you crochet at your own speed with a bunch of other crocheters who are working at their own speed! In the end, you…
So, here’s the deal. I’m going to be shopping on Black Friday like most of yall! That means our Black Friday Sale will happen today!! Head to my store and use the coupon code 10off10 for $10 off your Purchase of $10 or more! https://www.ravelry.com/stores/rohn-strong-designs Seriously…that’s all there is to it. All patterns are included.…
Want to take an in person class with me? Now’s the time! I’ll be teaching 3 classes at Downtown Knits in Apex, NC next month! Sign up quick…because there are limited spots (only 6)!! Crochet Sock Bootcamp https://www.downtownknits.com/collections/classes/products/crochet-sock-bootcamp Two at a Time Cuff Down Socks https://www.downtownknits.com/collections/classes/products/two-at-a-time-cuff-down-socks Beginner Baby Sweater https://www.downtownknits.com/collections/classes/products/beginner-baby-sweater Head…
Cottage Breeze is **the** cardi for summer. Light, breezy, open filet fabric, and easy construction all come together to create a fun and quick to stitch cardi. Seriously. Quick. The sample took me all of a night to make. You’ll need two skeins of Lion Brand Scarfie for the gradient ‘faded’ look BUT you can…
A hat is easy to crochet and, most likely, was the first thing you attempted after you learn to crochet. After 1…2…4…8… Move on. I might be a bit controversial but hear me out. Crochet is amazing. There are literally thousands of things you can make. If you just challenge yourself. For years I only…
This week I thought it would be fun to take a look at my crochet patterns and see which is the most popular. I have a lot of crochet patterns, so I wanted to narrow it down. Of course, I chose socks. What else is there? So…what’s my most popular crochet pattern? Candied Crossbones These…
If sock crocheting is your passion that you definitely need an Ultimate Sock Crocheting Kit, filled with all the best tools of the trade. From different size hooks (to make sure you always reach gauge) to clever tools, groundbreaking books, and a bag to keep everything in one place, below you’ll find everything you need…
Last week I decided that it was time for a change. Nothing drastic but a change nonetheless. What was that change? Well, I wanted to finally get to re-editing all my patterns and putting them in my new fancy layout. Which everyone seems to really love. You see, when I was a fresh designer on…
Last Friday I had the wonderful opportunity to join my friend, and fellow crochet designer, Salena Baca, to chat all about Step Into Crochet. I just wanted to share that video with y’all here! https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsalena.baca%2Fvideos%2F1695458290468872%2F&width=500 It was so much to hang with Salena for awhile and gush about my love of crochet socks and yarn…
Hey Crocheters, First, we made it through the week. Let’s all celebrate that! Oh, and don’t forget you can download my two newest free patterns the Sunday Stole and the Puff Stitch Gradient Cowl! Now is the time to get started on all that Christmas knitting, and free patterns make it easier! Anyways, today I…
Growing up Sunday was the day all the women of my church would dress up. From shawls to hats to dresses, it was a concert of modesty. This shawl is an ode to those women, each of them unique in their own way, each holding a place in my heart. Sunday’s were also about my Nana…
I love crochet and lately I’ve been obsessed with working with those gradient yarns, you know the ones. They’re being made by just about every yarn company out there from indie dyers to big box companies. A few months ago…well…more than a few months ago Premier Yarns (my FAV yarn company) contacted me and asked…
