June Castellanos
June is a former textile-arts teacher who now writes and edits our beginner content. She specializes in translating dense pattern jargon into plain, kind language — with the photos, arrows and troubleshooting notes that make it click.
- 12 years teaching adult-education fiber arts
- Certified Master Crocheter — CGOA
- Handles all beginner-tier tutorial reviews
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Published by June
Affordable DIY Home Decor Projects That Look Expensive
Eight budget-friendly home decor projects that quietly upgrade a room — with real materials lists, finish photos and the shortcuts that make them look store-bought.
Where to Find Free Crochet Patterns Online (Without the Junk)
A working crocheter's guide to finding genuinely free, well-tested crochet patterns online — which sites are worth bookmarking, which to avoid, and how to spot a bad pattern before you cast on.
10 Easy DIY Crafts for a Cozy Weekend Afternoon
Ten small, satisfying DIY projects you can finish in an afternoon — using materials you probably already have, with real photos and honest time estimates.
Beginner's Guide to Choosing Crochet Hooks
Aluminum, bamboo, ergonomic, tunisian — a plain-English guide to what actually matters when you're picking your first (or fifteenth) crochet hook.
How to Crochet a Classic Granny Square (Step-by-Step)
The single most useful motif in crochet, explained clearly with abbreviations, photos of every round, and the two beginner mistakes to avoid.
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