Blocking can sometimes be overwhelming but in this video for the Craft Yarn Council I will walk you through the a few easy and quick steps to get started and understanding WHY we block too. This post includes affiliate links. Read full blog disclosure here.
Read MoreCelebrating all things CROCHET! with my good pal Kristy Glass of Kristy Glass Knits.
Read MoreThe perfect accessory to show of your fun and whimsical side. Great for parties and gifts too. I’ve teamed up with Kristy Glass and Nancy Ricci to bring you these amazing free, fun and easy flower crown patterns for both Knit AND crochet!
Read MoreBringing a new twist to how we learn about new fibers, at the Indie Yarn Breakfast was a fabulous way to swatch, touch, taste and learn about some of my favorite fibers.
Read MoreIt was so exciting to celebrate the launch of the new BOLD! Collection from Clinton Hill Cashmere at Stitch Up Brooklyn. Now you get a special discount to try some for yourself too!
Read MoreThis is a story of perfection. Not the kind of perfect I thought I wanted but the kind of perfect that can only happen when things fall in place as they are meant to be and the real magic happens. This post includes affiliate links. Read full blog disclosure here.
Read MoreSee how we celebrated World Wide Knit In Public Day at Stitch Up Brooklyn. It was incredibly special! And, because Stitch Up Events are all about inclusiveness, we decided to rename it STITCH In Public Day. We stitched on the streets, we stitched on the ferry, we stitched on the bridge, we stitched on the subway, we stitched in the park. Oh yes, we STITCHED in public!
Read MoreAs I continue to use this space to feature spotlights on various makers and people in the fiber community, I thought I would introduce you to one of my squad: Cecilia Nelson-Hurt - also known as Creative CeCi. She is not only a fabulous fiber friend, but a brilliant thinker, prayer warrior and is about to launch her new Podcast! Say hello to Creative CeCi!
Read MoreBringing a new twist to how we learn about new fibers, at the Indie Yarn Breakfast you will be able to swatchj, sample and test out these fabulous fibers from amazing NY area artists.
Read MoreWelcome to our first CAL! A crochet-A-Long featuring the Maui Sunset Tank pattern for summer by Bonnie Mackay.
Read MoreI look at the beautiful humans who attended Stitch Up Chicago and I see such diversity and representation in age, gender, heritage, skin color and stitch discipline. One of the attendees said to me; “This is the most diverse and inclusive event I have ever been to”. I cried. Because that is my commuKnitty.
Read MoreCelebrate Stitch Up Chicago the KnitC rate Way. Everyone gets tacos. Everyone gets a KnitCrate Kit. And everyone has a good time! Toss in a little impromptu birthday celebration and you have the makings of a fabulous Saturday night! This post includes affiliate links. Read full blog disclosure here.
Read MoreRed Heart and Tamara of Moogly brought serious amounts of fiber awesome to Stitch Up Chicago. A very special yarn tasting community event like no other and a treat making the Artfully Simple Cowl. This post includes affiliate links. Read full blog disclosure here.
Read MoreUniversal Yarn has been a supporter and sponsor of Stitch Up Chicago for 3 years now. Since the very first event, the Universal team has seen the vision and supported this community. Kicking off Stitch Up Chicago with Universal Yarn Stitch Night was just perfect. The smiles & stitches tell the story!
Read MoreYou had me at yarn. Throw in chef prepared snacks, great peo0ple AND a discount? Yeah I am all about it! For our third year in a row, we kicked off Stitch Up Chicago with a little pre-game action at Nina Chicago and it was magnificent!
Read MoreOvercoming my fear of embroidery and creating a personalized project bag in 3 easy steps! Try it for yourself. Use code STITCHUP10 for 10% off any kit or embroidery item on the DMC site thru 4/30/19
Read MoreI am so excited to celebrate Talith’as new accomplishments with this book. She is right: Break Ups are never easy so let us knit our way through those rough days to creating beautiful objects we can celebrate! And now you can enter here to win a copy of your very own It’s Not Me, It’s You and get started on these fabulous designs. Also scroll down to see Tal’s hilarious fun interview with Kristy Glass.
Read MoreFor some reason, and even though Spring is a great season, my mind jumps right to Summer when Winter season is officially over. I mean… I love Summer! Summer is a great time to dress up in different fashion styles. You can certainly play around with color, designs, layers – yes, layers – and some ah-mazing crocheted Summer Tops!
Read MoreWhen Allison sent me her worsted in Allison’s Pajamas and Chocolate Brownie I was not only hungry and wanted to have a PJ party but I knew instantly I wanted to design a transitional season shawl. The Highland Shawl is exactly what I envisioned - and we know that never happens in deign process so yay for that bonus! This post includes affiliate links. Read full blog disclosure here.
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Hi - I’m Michele
Welcome to Stitch & Hustle. I have always loved crochet (and knit). I started this blog because I wanted to share beginner friendly entry level patterns for all levels of makers. But especially for those learning and just starting out with knitting or crochet. My patterns are super easy and a great place to practice skills with easy construction patterns - and most of the patterns are free for that very reason.
Hope you find something great to make here - and please do share your makes on social media tagging #stitchandhustle.
