Erin Toews
Crochet Expert
Education
- BS, Nursing, Northwestern College
Professional Achievements
- Self-published more than 100+ crochet patterns
- Featured in multiple publications, including Crochet World, Happily Hooked, and Crochet Foundry
- Featured on notable YouTube channels, including Elise Rose Crochet, Littlejohn Yarns, and Nicki's Homemade Crafts
- Patterns she designed are available for sale on sites like Mary Maxim, WeCrochet, and Furls Fiberarts
- Collaborated with multiple brands, including Annie's Crafts, Lion Brand Yarn, Berroco, and Cascade Yarns
Certifications & Organizations
- Crochetpreneur Business Academy VIP
- Member, Craft Industry Alliance
- Member, Crochet Professionals Network
Favorite Piece of Advice
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Co-authored Articles (7)
How to
Make Rag Dolls
Rag dolls are old-time favorites of children. They’re super easy to make from spare pieces of fabric or unwanted older fabric that would otherwise be thrown out. You can make them as simple or as complex as you like. Y...
How to
Use a Yarn Winder
Sometimes the yarn you buy from the store is not in a usable form. Here are some simple instructions for how to use a yarn winder.
How to
Make a Doll
Homemade toys are cost-effective, fun to create, and may end up being keepsakes. They also make great gifts. Read the steps below to learn a few different ways to make one of the most iconic children's toys, the doll, in...
How to
Make a Worry Doll
Guatemalan worry dolls have been around for centuries, providing comfort and entertainment to small children. Making them on your own can be therapeutic, and it’s a fun craft for kids of almost any age to do. You can s...
How to
Steam Press a Sweater or Other Knit Garment
You can't iron a sweater, and there are some garments that will be ruined if you try to iron them. Here's how to get your sweater looking like new again.
How to
Repair a Snag in Berber Carpet
If a pet's claw or other sharp object has pulled a loop of yarn up out of your Berber carpet, you can repair it with a couple of simple tools and some patience. Berber consists of long strands of yarn woven in and out o...
How to
Weave on a Loom
Looms range from small cardboard sheets with notches to elaborate floor looms capable of weaving bolts of cloth or large carpets. Although looms vary in size, shape, and skill level required to successfully use them, the...