Another month, another monthly recap! For those new to the blog, I decided to be extremely transparent in 2024 with what my business brings in financially as a part-time crochet designer/blogger/maker. I wish I had been able to see this type of info from others when I first started designing to help normalize what some… Continue reading March 2024 Recap
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Rustic Summer Headband & Cowl (Premium Patterns)
The Rustic Summer Headband & Cowl patterns were designed with spring and fall in mind. Made in a lightweight DK yarn with a semi-open stitch pattern, this set will keep your ears and neck warm when you need a little bit of coverage, but still have plenty of breathability - perfect for the fickle weather… Continue reading Rustic Summer Headband & Cowl (Premium Patterns)
The Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch (h-hdc)
The herringbone half double crochet stitch (often abbreviated as hhdc, hbhdc, or h-hdc) is a fun variation on the traditional half double crochet (hdc) stitch. With just one small change, you can makes a fun texture that gives an entirely different look to your piece and adds more dimension to whatever you are making. Disclaimer:… Continue reading The Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch (h-hdc)
February 2024 Recap
Another month down, another monthly recap on the blog! If you missed it last month, I did a poll over on my Instagram page at the beginning of the year asking if people would be interested in seeing the monthly financial breakdown of what I make as a small, part-time, independent crochet designer, maker, and… Continue reading February 2024 Recap
January 2024 Recap
Ever curious what a part-time independent crochet designer makes in sales each month? Let me break it down for you.
What’s in store for 2024?
Wow! How are we already a full month into 2024? I had planned to sit down and write this post at the very beginning of the month, but I couldn't seem to put my goals for the year into words...or at least I wasn't ready to put them on the internet. Then, I kept putting… Continue reading What’s in store for 2024?
Holiday Sales!
I love this time of year. Between the leaves changing colors, the excitement of Thanksgiving, the shopping and energy of the holiday season, seeing friends and family, the cooling temperatures....well, the supposed to be cooling down temperatures. We've had an unusually warm autumn this year and while the temps are falling at night, day time… Continue reading Holiday Sales!
Welcome Back!
Well, hello, friend. Long time no see! To say it's been a bit of an overwhelming year is a bit of an understatement. For those who don't follow me on Instagram, I spent this last year working on a different kind of WIP - my dissertation! I've been in graduate school since 2018 and this… Continue reading Welcome Back!
Welcome to my blog!
Hello, friend, and welcome to my crochet blog! You may know me from my Instagram account @fromnicolescreations, but if you don't, my name is Nicole and I am the maker, designer, and creative force behind From: Nicole's Creations, an indie crochet business focused on providing you with quality crochet designs and handmade items. My handmade… Continue reading Welcome to my blog!