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Crocheting with Color Gradient Yarns!

In recent months I’ve really come to love color gradient yarns. Those soft and slow color changing yarns that have been the friend of a knitter for ages. The first time I used one of these yarns was in 2015 with my knit shawl, Fuente.  I really loved knitting this design up. It’s worked in…

Photo shoot Day and Pattern Sneak Peek!

Some days are just made for a photo shoot. Today was one of those days! The sun hid behind the clouds long enough for us to get a few pictures of a couple of new designs I can’t wait to share with y’all – a color work hat and a knit-look hat! Did you know…

Have I Got a CAL for YOU!

Christmas came a bit early for all of y’all! This week my Roll Stitch Afghan CAL was released on the Annie’s Creative Studio website! How cool is that?  I’ll be blogging a bit more about this pattern over the coming month, but here is the rundown: Introducing the Roll Stitch Afghan Crochetalong! The roll stitch,…

$10 off $10 – Cyber Monday is Here Early!

Look, it comes around once a year and we’ve got to do it big around here at Rohn Strong HQ!!! I run this sale once a year. That’s it. It’ll happen this one time and then not again! Simply head to my Ravelry Shop, click the link here, and add at least $10 of patterns…

Top Tips for Combating Hand Pain While Crocheting

I hear it all the time…”Why does my arm/hand hurt so much?”  In fact, I was just teaching a class at my local yarn shop and a knitter, who wanted to learn a bit more about Tunisian crochet, told me it was quite painful and difficult to get used too. Crochet can hurt. “Can” being…

5 Tips to DIY Your Autumn Decor!

  There’s a day, usually just one, in October, when the wind cuts through my jacket. When my nose can detect the hint of a chill in the air. This year…that day didn’t happen until November 2nd. No matter when it happens, it’s always a welcomed feeling here in North Carolina. Fall is our gift…

Punching Into 2019

It’s inevitable. Really, it is. Right around October of every year, I manage to find something new I love and I just have to immerse myself. Right up to the neck. 2018 is the year of the Punch Needle. I heard your gasp through the computer screen. You’re probably thinking, “Rohn…what’s punch needle?” or “I… Continue reading Punching Into 2019

Hurricane Update: Windy With a Chance of Yarn

Hello Loves! We’re battening down the hatches here in Raleigh as the first major hurricane of the season inches near. I always get a little (okay, a lot) nervous when a hurricane is on the horizon. It’s the Michigander in me, we just don’t deal with tropical storms well. Give me 20 inches of snow… Continue reading Hurricane Update: Windy With a Chance of Yarn

New-ish Beginnings and A New Pattern!

Hello Loves! Here in North Carolina, as August gives way to September, we begin to dream of fall. Muscadines, watermelons, and peaches fill the grocery stores, and summer sends her final bit of warmth our way. It’s a time to reflect on the gifts that summer has given us while preparing for the cool fall… Continue reading New-ish Beginnings and A New Pattern!

‘Tis the Season Cowl – Pattern and Class

Most of you know that I’m an instructor with Annie’s Creative Studio! Right?Annie’s Creative Studio gives you unlimited Access to Exclusive Programs in Crochet, Knitting, Quilting & More! Here are my fav things: Over 500 how-to videos. Beautiful patterns. Watch on any device 24/7. Expert video instruction. There are also some GREAT shows you can… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season Cowl – Pattern and Class