Tools feel awkward at first, then suddenly they become part of your flow. Charts, trackers, and written patterns might feel new now, but soon they’ll feel reassuring. This course tracker is one of the tools you’ll find inside Beyond the Basics to track your progress, remind you of how far Read more
*New pattern release* – Corgi Blanket 🐾 The Corgi is my newest dog breed blanket pattern! I also have a retro Corgi design with a full-body silhouette…but how could I say no to this face!! So, if you’re a Corgi lover – you now have 2 options! My October Sale Read more
Practicing alone builds skill—but practicing together builds confidence.That’s why Beyond the Basics includes a private Facebook community, a place where we cheer each other on, share progress photos (even the messy rows!), ask questions, and celebrate every stitch of growth. I’ve seen firsthand how powerful community can be—when you know Read more
Making something for someone else multiplies the joy of every row. Watching them open a gift you’ve spent countless hours crocheting is the best feeling in the world! Our practiced skills become even sweeter when they’re shared. Who would you LOVE to make your next crochet project for? ✨ Beyond Read more
Some days, I barely make progress – but just showing up matters. A single row still counts. Momentum is built in minutes, not marathons. Your 10-minute crochet session today is a win. You’re building consistency. ✨ Beyond the Basics: daily practice, shared progress, confident stitches — together. What is Beyond Read more
Practicing with a teacher nearby always made me feel braver – someone to say, “Yes, that’s it – keep going!” A tiny bit of reassurance can fuel a lot of progress. That’s what I want Beyond the Basics to be – your gentle “keep going.” ✨ Beyond the Basics: daily Read more
Practicing anything is always more fun with someone by your side. One of my pattern testers, Victoria, meets with a crochet group every week. They stitch, chat, laugh, and cheer each other on. Crochet in community builds momentum and connection. When you know someone else is working through the same Read more
🎼 In music rehearsals, we never jumped straight into a song—we always started with scales. Why? Because a warm-up routine makes everything else flow smoother. The muscle memory kicks in, your hands relax, and suddenly the “hard part” doesn’t feel so hard anymore. 🧶 Crochet works the exact same way.Before Read more
Back when I played in ensembles, rehearsal days were always my favorite.Practicing alone built skill… but playing together built joy.Suddenly the hard parts felt lighter, and every little improvement was worth celebrating because someone else saw it too. Crochet works the same way. Sharing your progress—even the messy, in-between rows—does Read more
Crochet brilliance isn’t talent.It’s the quiet kind of skill that grows one row at a time — through repetition, confidence, and a little guidance along the way. You don’t have to be “naturally good” at mosaic crochet.You just need a place to practice with purpose — and that’s exactly what Read more