Featured Etsy Shop

The featured Etsy Blogger for October is Made By Melissa. Her shop has a variety of handmade jewelry and crochet items. You can read more about Made by Melissa on her blog.

Below are some of my favs from her etsy shop.

Feature Friday-Learn how to crochet

I crochet for a hobby. I learned to crochet and knit when I lived in Jersey, so I had something to do on the train when I commuted into the city. My mom taught me to crochet and I took a class at the Middlesex Community College to learn how to knit.

I crochet blankets and scarves, however the side of my blankets/scarves would come out crooked and I couldn't figure out why. I knew how to single and double crochet, but that was that was the extent of my stitch knowledge. I have bought how to, teach yourself and learn to crochet books, but it is hard for me to just read how to crochet, I need someone to show me first. My sister recently sent me a link to this great website that has video tutorials. These tutorials are easy to follow and lot cheaper than taking a class. It teaches how to do a number of crochet stitches. Check it out at:
http://www.nexstitch.com/Tutorials.html

Let me know what you think about the tutorials. Scarves for stocking stuffers this year!

Spotlight on LazyT Crochet

For Feature Friday, I am excited to feature an Ohio Handmade Artist and a fellow Etsy Blogger Street Team member. Tricia, aka Lazy T creates knit and crochet fashions and accessories. She also does customized orders.

LazyT is participating in the Etsy Yart sale. Etsy Yart sale is the Etsy’s online version of a yard sale, so now is the time to stock up on your favorite handmade items. One of my Favorites from LazyT Crochet's Etsy shop is Green Apple Cloche (pictured right).

LazyTCrochet's Etsy shop: http://lazytcrochet.etsy.com/LazyTCrochet's Blog: http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/