Listen, it's tough out there for a fat crafter. A lot of designers don't seem to want our money. But fortunately, some of them do, and I've decided to highlight some cute fall patterns you can knit or crochet in actual plus sizes. I'm doing my best to ...
Why I Don’t Take Commissions on My Knitting
It’s inevitable: as soon as word gets out amongst your friends and family, people are going to start asking you to knit things for them, either as gifts or commissions. Some people are perfectly reasonable about it, and ask politely while offering to p ...
What is Bio-Synthetic Yarn?
In my brief foray into knitting store employment (don't ask), I often had to field questions about the fiber content of yarns. Most of the time, this was simple, as many of them were your standard fibers like wool, cotton, cashmere, or alpaca. But there w ...
How to Crochet a DIY Snuffle Mat for Your Dog
(This post may contain affiliate links.) Have you heard of snuffle mats? I hadn't until recently, when Wesley started his obedience class. It's a mat that has strips of fabric coming out of it, like a long shag rug. You toss treats into it, and the ide ...
Can a Fat Girl Get Some Cute Patterns Please?
I shouldn't be surprised that off-the-rack clothes and crafting patterns have a lot of the same problems. Being fat (if you take issue with that word, please see where I already addressed that), I am quite often excluded from clothing choices. Most of my ...