Dearest Crafters, For years, this space, “Crafting with Cat Hair,” has brought me so much joy, creativity, and connection with fellow crafters. Your enthusiasm and support made this blog truly special, and I’m incredibly grateful for every comment, every shared…
Craft Reviews
I thought it would be fun, and hopefully helpful, if I start to post some craft reviews. So often I see a product or craft book online and think it looks like it will be perfect for me, only to…
Free Crochet Chart Printables
For the final day of National Crochet Month, I wanted to provide you with some free crochet printables. These are great for seasoned crocheters or anyone wanting to learn to crochet. I am still working on one final printable that…
5 Month Craft Stashdown Challenge
I’m Challenging Myself For the past several years, I have been trying to destash/unhoard/minimalize my house. It is still a work in progress, especially my 2nd bedroom, which is also my office/craft room. I have gotten to the point where…
Pattern Review | Gingermelon Felt Cloud Pillows
I’ve been crafting felt toys now for over ten years. I especially love crafting children’s toys, felt food, and small, quick, and cute projects. Felt toys are some of my favorite items to craft because many are simple or beginner…
Back to the Blogging Basics
When I started this blog back in 2006, my vision was clear: blog about things I made and liked. Over the past 15+ years, that vision has become blurred. I have changed many times, tried to follow trends, gotten burned…
Yarn Palette | Holiday Tones
Mmm! It is that time of year. Time for candy canes and peppermint everything, which is why I chose the Holiday Tones palette from Design Seeds for December. Winter White: Bernat Super ValueSoft Pink: I Love this Yarn!Peony…
Yarn Palette | Harvest Hues
Mushroom: Cotton-Ease (discontinued)Amber: Cotton-Ease (discontinued)Cocoa: Cotton-Ease (discontinued)Black: 24/7 CottonPewter: Cotton-Ease (discontinued)Moonstone: Cotton-Ease (discontinued) I took some liberty with the colors of this palette to keep everything cotton yarn. They aren’t too off, right? I also used only Lion Brand Yarn…
Free Halloween Tutorial: Pumpkin Cross-Stitch Skull
I love Halloween! It is my absolute favorite holiday, which leads to many, many Halloween craft/DIY projects. This fun, pumpkin cross-stitch skull is definitely one of my favorite Halloween crafts that I have done. A few years ago, I found…
My Very First Weaving Project
Weaving is one of the crafts that I really want to learn more about in 2022. Yes. I am already thinking of my craft projects for next year. There are so many really cool and funky patterns out there that…
Holidays & Special Days to Celebrate All Year
Holidays are especially important in the crafting community. Planning for a holiday or special day months in advance is imperative when you are handcrafting a gift for someone. How many start thinking about next year’s handmade Christmas presents on December…
Yarn Palette | Holiday Tones
I love the clean, muted, Farmhouse vibe, and this Holiday Tones palette from Design Seeds is the perfect palette to help you achieve that look. I also noticed this palette is similar to my blog colors. I guess I do really like it!…