Ah, Rhinebeck - the NY Sheep and Wool Festival. As someone recently(ish) transplanted to the Northeast, this festival was something I was...

Happy fall, y'all! I have the perfect project to add a little fun to your handmade fall decor to enjoy all season long- a Tunisian...

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...

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....

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,...

Want a fun, begginer-friendly project that makes a statement? Then I suggest you try the Tunisian Two-Tone Scarf! The unique patterning...

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...

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...

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....

I love a scrappy project - especially a scrappy project where I can use leftovers of beautiful hand dyed yarn from bigger projects. When...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I really, really love pattern testing. It gives me a chance to try a variety of pattern writing, construction, and a opportunities to get...

There's just something magic in a hand-dyed skein of yarn. The thoughtfulness, the time, and the personality of each dyer takes these...

I crochet, well, a lot. Therefore, I have some favorite designers that I come back to again and again. Each of the following designers...

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...