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06/15/2026

Here's when the next session of Beginning Crochet is scheduled for at Here in the Mitten - July 11th and July 18th from 10am-12pm. Treat yourself these two Saturday mornings, and learn a new skill that can last a lifetime!

Reserve your spot today at www.hereinthemitten.com!

06/14/2026

👀SNEAK PEEK👀

Keep an eye out for THIS project in upcoming posts - YOU might have a chance to create it too... 😉

06/13/2026

Dryer balls are still available at Here in the Mitten! They're a great replacement for dryer sheets, AND you can scent them however you want. If you're out and about near Paw Paw, MI, consider picking up a pack!

📍Here in the Mitten📍
822 East Michigan Avenue
Paw Paw, MI 49079

⏰HOURS⏰
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - 12pm-6pm
Wednesday - 12pm-6pm
Thursday - 12pm-6pm
Friday - 10am-5pm
Saturday - 10am-5pm
Sunday - CLOSED

06/12/2026

Are you an avid crocheter, knitter, or weaver? Learn how to create the yarn for your craft of choice in my Yarn Spinning Crash Course!

Not only will you learn how fiber is processed from animal to usable batts, but you'll also receive your own drop spindle and learn how to spin yarn on it! The next session of this course is on Tuesday, June 23rd from 4pm-6pm.

Secure your spot today at www.hereinthemitten.com!

06/11/2026

If you didn't know - NEVER put a wool sweater in the dryer! This unfortunate accident has caused many household arguments when a family member finds their favorite sweater has shrunk three sizes...

Clothing items made out of natural fibers like wool, alpaca, and cashmere have a tendency to shrink in the dryer because of the microscopic structure of the fibers themselves. They contain hooks, which act like barbs to other fiber strands, and when exposed to heat, moisture, and/or friction, cause interlocking between the fibers themselves. The more interlocked the fibers become, the harder it is to pull them apart from each other, resulting in a felted fabric.

Source: https://totebagfactory.com/blogs/news/felt-fabric

06/10/2026

I think it's important to recognize the work my students are doing, especially when it comes to creating larger projects that test their skills. With permission from this student and their guardian, I'd like to showcase this recently created project!

Between the more complex body shape of the "Strawberry Cow" and the frequent color changes, this project would've been tricky even for more experienced crocheters. This student aims to create even more stuffed animals in the future, and I'm sure this project helped expand their skillset for those upcoming patterns.

Congratulations on completing this project!🎉

06/08/2026

I have another Continuing Crochet class coming up later this month for making a market bag! This class runs on Wednesday evenings from 4:30pm-6pm at Here in the Mitten, and happens over two weeks. Yarn for the project is included in the class price, and can be chosen upon arrival.

If you wanted to start a project that solidifies your single crochet stitch and chain stitch, this is the one! Secure your spot at www.hereinthemitten.com.

05/22/2026

So there's this really cool business in the area called Here in the Mitten that I've been working with for over a year in order to run most of my fiber arts classes. If you're ever on the Red Arrow Highway closer to Kalamazoo, the store is near downtown Paw Paw right off Red Arrow itself. Take just 5 minutes to check it out and you'll find Here in the Mitten hosts dozens of other local artisans, makers, and businesses. From soaps to shirts to artwork, you'll find amazing items for yourself or others from this store!

📍Here in the Mitten📍
822 East Michigan Avenue
Paw Paw, MI 49079

⏰HOURS⏰
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - 12pm-6pm
Wednesday - 12pm-6pm
Thursday - 12pm-6pm
Friday - 10am-5pm
Saturday - 10am-5pm
Sunday - CLOSED

05/21/2026

This fact has definitely caused me to restart projects before...

While the structure of a crochet pattern will be the same no matter if it was written in US or UK terminology, the terms for stitches may be different, or even switched around. For example, what's known as the single crochet stitch in US terminology is referred to as the double crochet stitch in UK terminology, while the double crochet stitch in US terminology is the treble crochet stitch in UK terminology. Knowing if your pattern is using UK or US terms before you work is essential to avoiding headache down the line. Check out the source below for more information on the differences between the two!

Source: https://shelleyhusbandcrochet.com/uk-and-us-crochet-terms-conversion-help-and-chart/

05/20/2026

Complete your next project with me in my next Continuing Crochet class! We'll be making macrame-inspired plant hangers that fit 5" tapered planting pots. Yarn is included in the class price of $20 per student, just be sure to bring a 5mm crochet hook to class! Secure your spot at www.hereinthemitten.com.

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