Hi and welcome! My name is Crystal and I’m a stay-at-home mom to three amazing kids, wife to my handsome hubby, INFJ, creator, maker, graphic designer, blogger, and YouTuber.
I’ve always been craft-obsessed and I’m constantly finding new creative hobbies to try. I have all of this crafty knowledge in my head and I want to share it with you!
When you’re first trying to learn a craft, it’s really frustrating if the instructions you find aren’t clear and easy to understand.
I’ve struggled with that over the years (especially as an extremely visual and ADD person) and I want to create a source of straightforward craft tutorials and inspiration here on Marching North.
If you’re a visual learner and you like things to be explained in a straightforward, easy to follow manner, you’re in the right place!
On my site, you’ll find lots of helpful information for beginners and beyond about crochet, macrame, punch needle, and other fun crafts & DIY’s.
I know how hard it can be to find time for crafts, and I want to make it as quick and easy as possible for you to find everything you need for your creative endeavors.
Thank you so much for stopping by. Make yourself at home!
Here are some recent posts to check out:
Free Striped Knitting Machine Hat Pattern (Reversible!)
Learn how to make a reversible knitting machine beanie with stripes in this free pattern and step by step video tutorial. This beanie pattern is super easy, and it turns out so cute! Want to remember this? Post this Striped Knitting Machine Beanie tutorial to your favorite DIY Pinterest board! You can go with the solid …
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How to Make Easy DIY Macrame Gnome Christmas Ornaments
Add some cozy charm to your holiday decor with these adorable macrame gnome ornaments! These little guys (and gals) are the perfect blend of whimsy and warmth, and they’re surprisingly easy to make. Plus, they’re a great way to use up those scraps of yarn that have been cluttering up your craft stash. Want to …
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How to Design and Plan Your Own Macrame Patterns
Once you get the basic macrame knots down and make a few macrame projects following a pattern, you might decide you want to create your own design! But where do you start? How do you estimate cords lengths?? How to do you come up with a unique design??? Creating your own custom macrame pattern is …
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39 Best Gifts for Crocheters in 2023 (Unique and Cheap Ideas!)
Do you need a gift for the crochet enthusiasts in your life? If so, then check out this list of 39 great gift ideas that they’ll love! Crochet is a very popular hobby, and many of us have a family member or friend that crochets. As a long time crocheter myself, I know all the …
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DIY Mini Checkered Macrame Wall Hanging Free Pattern
Let me show you how to make a really cool and easy checkered macrame wall hanging in this step-by-step tutorial! This free macrame pattern uses a whole 2 knots, and it’s a great way to add some trendy checkered vibes to a small space on your wall. Want to remember this? Post this mini checkered …
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Easy Ribbed Loom Knit Beanie (Tutorial for Beginners!)
Learn how to make this super easy ribbed loom knit hat in today’s step by step free pattern and video tutorial! Want to remember this? Post this Loom Knit Hat tutorial to your favorite DIY Pinterest board! Loom knitting is such a fun way to make hats, and once you get the basics down it’s a …
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How to Make a Macrame Feather Wall Hanging (Tutorial)
Learn how to make a beautiful macrame feather wall hanging with crystals in this step-by-step tutorial! Want to remember this? Post this Macrame Feather Wall Hanging tutorial to your favorite DIY Pinterest board! This has been one of my favorite macrame projects to make, and I think you’ll love it, too. It’s a great way …
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Free Crochet Pug Amigurumi Pattern (Cute Potato Dog!)
Calling all pug lovers! Are you looking for the cutest crochet pattern humanly possible? Well, you found it! This adorable pug crochet pattern will absolutely melt your heart, and it’s really quite easy to make. Want to remember this? Post this Crochet Pug Amigurumi pattern to your favorite DIY Pinterest board! I’ll walk you through this …
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Easy DIY Macrame Plant Hanger (with NO Tassel!)
Looking for a way to add some extra greenery to your home decor? This no-tassel macrame plant hanger is the perfect simple project to bring some life into any room. Not to mention, it’s a fun and easy DIY to make! Want to remember this? Post this No-Tassel Macrame Plant Hanger tutorial to your favorite DIY …
How to Crochet an Amigurumi Ball (Easy Free Pattern!)
Learn how to crochet a perfectly round ball in today’s step by step crochet tutorial and free pattern! This crochet ball pattern is done in amigurumi style, but you can use it for whatever project you want. Want to remember this? Post this Free Crochet Ball Pattern to your favorite DIY Pinterest board! By amigurumi …
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