Mid Year Check-In
So, remember when I said I planned to be doing more blog posts on here this year? Well, somehow it's already July and I have so much to...
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Nicole Michael
- Jan 18
- 3 min
Goal Projects for 2024
Ah, the beginning of another year. I love it. I love starting fresh, I love making plans, and I love the potential that a new year holds....
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Nicole Michael
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Welcome to a Bright 2024!
Happy 2024! I hope the beginning of this new year started off bright for you and yours. We had a fantastic year of adventures in 2023,...
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Nicole Michael
- Nov 21, 2023
- 2 min
Let's Make a Tunisian Two-Tone Scarf!
Want a fun, begginer-friendly project that makes a statement? Then I suggest you try the Tunisian Two-Tone Scarf! The unique patterning...
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Nicole Michael
- Nov 13, 2023
- 3 min
Free Puff Medallion Granny Square Pattern!
I LOVE purchasing mini skeins as a way of trying new yarns- I mean how could I not, they are so cute and teeny! This year I decided to...
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Nicole Michael
- Sep 13, 2023
- 5 min
My First Craft Fair
There are times when I think that I am doing my whole handmade business backwards. Vending in my first craft fair after I've already made...
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Nicole Michael
- Aug 9, 2023
- 3 min
Copycat Sweater
You know that favorite sweater in your closet? The one you reach for over and over again. The one that is somehow both comfy and cute....
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Nicole Michael
- Jun 22, 2023
- 2 min
Fancy Linen Square Blanket and Big News!
I love a scrappy project - especially a scrappy project where I can use leftovers of beautiful hand dyed yarn from bigger projects. When...
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Nicole Michael
- Apr 17, 2023
- 3 min
So You Want to Have Your Pattern Tested...
As I mentioned before on this blog (and all over my Insta and YouTube!), I love testing patterns for designers. In fact, sometimes I get...
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Nicole Michael
- Apr 6, 2023
- 4 min
Day 3- The Last Day of the Midwest Craft Con
Today, I'm wrapping up the final day of the Midwest Craft Con, giving you my big takeaways of the con, and sharing more delicious...
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Nicole Michael
- Apr 4, 2023
- 2 min
Day 2- The Centerpiece of Midwest Craft Con
Welcome back! If you haven't already read Day 1- My Intro to the Midwest Craft Con, make sure you start there, it covers some basics that...
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Nicole Michael
- Apr 3, 2023
- 3 min
Day 1 -My Intro to The Midwest Craft Con
Last week, I got to attend my very first Midwest Craft Con. I knew very little about the event before I purchased my ticket, but knowing...
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Nicole Michael
- Mar 6, 2023
- 3 min
Road Trips + WIPs
I LOVE a good road trip. Growing up, it was the best way for my family of 6 to travel on a budget. One year we drove from Georgia to Las...
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Nicole Michael
- Feb 15, 2023
- 1 min
Hand-Dyed vs. Budget Yarn
Let’s face it, hand dyed yarn is STUNNING, but it is a luxury. That’s not a knock on the dyers, they have put in hard work to create...
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Nicole Michael
- Feb 15, 2023
- 4 min
My Experience Pattern Testing
I really, really love pattern testing. It gives me a chance to try a variety of pattern writing, construction, and a opportunities to get...
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Nicole Michael
- Feb 15, 2023
- 2 min
My Favorite Indie Yarn Dyers
There's just something magic in a hand-dyed skein of yarn. The thoughtfulness, the time, and the personality of each dyer takes these...
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Nicole Michael
- Feb 13, 2023
- 3 min
My Favorite Designers
I crochet, well, a lot. Therefore, I have some favorite designers that I come back to again and again. Each of the following designers...
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Nicole Michael
- Feb 11, 2023
- 3 min
Welcome to Nicole's Yarncrafting Blog!
Hi y’all! I’m Nicole, the brains and the beauty behind Yarncraft by Nicole. I am very excited to share my love of crochet, yarny...
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