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Continue reading →: 🧶 The Chunky Messenger Bag You’ll Want to Carry EverywhereSome projects are just plain fun—and this chunky messenger bag was exactly that. Made entirely by hand using scrap blanket yarn, it has that soft, plush feel you only get from super‑bulky fibers. The oversized stitches give it a bold, textured look, and the color changes create a naturally eclectic…
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Continue reading →: Handmade Granny Square Crochet Bag with Upcycled Fabric Lining (Green & Gold Inspiration)I was organizing my yarn stash and found the perfect mix of greens and golds—couldn’t resist turning them into a granny square bag 💛💚 No pattern for this one, just worked from inspiration! Finished it off with a beautiful gold fabric lining from my local craft reuse store.
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Continue reading →: Sewing Meets Crochet: Hybrid Market BagThis little bag is a mix of crochet + sewing—cotton fabric paired with cotton variegated yarn for a fun texture and color combo. It came together surprisingly fast and was such a satisfying project to make!
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Continue reading →: Blue Mosaic Crochet Tote BagThis blue stunner just dropped and she’s everything! ✨ Handcrafted with premium t-shirt yarn in the most gorgeous cobalt and sky blue colorway, this chunky crochet purse is giving luxury handmade vibes all day long. 💙
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Continue reading →: 🌈 Colorful Crochet Scrap Blanket – Moss Stitch Chevron Afghan (Handmade & One-of-a-Kind) 🧶✨Scrap blankets are one of my favorite ways to reduce yarn waste while celebrating creativity—proof that even the smallest yarn leftovers can become something warm, beautiful, and meaningful.
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Continue reading →: Recycled Thrift Store FindOn a recent thrift store run, I stumbled across a find I simply couldn’t pass up. For just 99 cents, I found a quilted pillow case with a look that rivaled a Vera Bradley bag — so naturally, it came home with me.The result exceeded my expectations. I used a…
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Continue reading →: 2025 In ReviewOne of my biggest creative goals for 2025 was to make one Granny Square each week for 50 weeks and join them into a full afghan. Ambitious? Absolutely. Achieved? Not quite. I managed to finish 20 squares before getting happily swept into a handful of other projects. So for 2026,…
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Continue reading →: October & Projects Catch-up!(…taps mic…) “Is this thing on?” Oh, hey! Long time! September (and Most of October) has been a blur, but let me catch you up on some things I’ve been working on. Atlanta Pride has come and gone. I finished up a couple of projects for Pride, including a bolero/shawl,…
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Continue reading →: Stitching Through the Seasons: Afghan Projects, Sewing Adventures & Pride PrepIt’s been a minute since my last post—life’s been a whirlwind of yarn, stitches, and a few exciting new ventures! Lately, I’ve been immersed in two afghan projects that have kept my crochet hook working overtime. The first was a special request from my mom, who needed something cozy and…
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Continue reading →: A Cozy Gift to Myself: Riverbed Blanket ProjectSometimes, you just need a project that’s purely for yourself—and this was one of those moments. I decided it was time for a little “me” crafting, so I dove into my yarn stash to see what treasures I could unearth. That’s when I rediscovered some Lion Brand Jiffy yarn, a…
The Crochet DJ
Hello,
I’m The Crochet DJ
Hey there, yarn lovers and creative souls!
Welcome to The Crochet DJ — where rhythm meets craft. With over a decade of experience behind the decks, I’ve carried that same passion and precision into the world of fiber arts. What started with crochet has grown into a full creative practice that now includes sewing, and I’m just getting started. This is a space for makers, music lovers, and anyone who finds joy in creating something with their hands.