Skip to main content

Tips for my fellow bloggers out there!

By
Lets start with...... How do you like the look and feel of my site now?? According to Google Analytics ( no matter what platform you use try this out!) my site has less views however more people are clicking on adds and to bloggers clicking on adds is what helps us to continue to provide for a family while offering free patterns, advice and tips! The site also loads way faster! I loved the old format better however with this being more user friendly I think this is a good idea! I would love to know everyone's opinion, leave a comment below!
I thought it would be fun for me to share a tip every Tuesday from bloggers and a tip every Thursday for crochet ! 
Subscribe so you don't miss out!

4 months ago I began meeting with a Life Coach and the topic I choose to focus on is CROCHET CHIQ! My life coach has no arts knowledge at all however she is extremely successful and is a great public speaker.  We meet once a month and she doesn't tell me what to do but asks me questions about what I want for the future and we brainstorm ideas. Through these sessions I started using a google calender ( free online calender that is also linked with my smart phone so I get a reminder there!) to decide what I want done each week. I know there have not been as many post lately here but I have been submitting my stuff like crazy and in the next year you will see crochet chiq stuff on other sites and in print!! When I look at the calender and I have small goals each week it is easier for me to achieve and stick to it! Being a single mom means I get distracted a lot and the calender helps me to not let too many things get in the way of the goals I have! Of course things come up! I was going to write a pattern post on Friday however one of my little ones has been sick and very grumpy so I shifted it to this week to do one night after they are asleep! 
I look at the calender as flexible but having everything written down makes it easier not to keep putting it off! 

What do you do to stay organized?

This blog post came to my email this am about how to organized an editorial calender, it's a great read if you are looking to set one up! Creative Income Blog 
 


Labels:

Comments

  1. RhelenaAugust 14, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    I love your new design...the layout, the color and the fact that it loads faster. Much better user experience. :)

    Have a great day!
    Rhelena

    P.S. I made your chiq shell shorts and LOVE them! Thanks for the free pattern.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. CrochetChiqAugust 15, 2013 at 10:43 AM

      Thank you so much!!! I am so glad you like the shorts I have found that is a love hate pattern.. I get angry messages about it not being the size needed so i love hearing positive feedback on it :)

      Delete
  2. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    I think it looks great and I really enjoy it. love Carol

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousAugust 15, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    I couldn't have written this post. I've been thinking of streamlining my blog theme as well. I love the Google calendar reminders. I recommend it to everyone.

    It helps me stay on task and keep my goals in plain site. It is so easy to get distracted so having something tangible like an editorial calendar or even a life/business calendar like Google Cal is awesome.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. CrochetChiqAugust 15, 2013 at 10:46 AM

      I love google calendar! I also think it's great because when you look back even if you feel like you didn't get much done you can see everything you did do! I'm excited for you guest post on here next month :)

      Delete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Cross Bangle

By
I wanted to crochet a sideways cross bracelet for some time now but it wasn't until I received this lovely STARDUST( by Red Heart yarn ) that I actually sat down to make it!  This project will fly by you will want to make one for everyone at church :) Stardust - any color you like I used #1303 Brown * this requires very little yarn, so make a lot!* E crochet hook Skill - Advanced Beginner (* HINT this is basically a vertical row or a shell*) First stitch*** Ch3, hdc 3rd ch from hook, ch1, 2 hdc ( all in the same space) Every other one*** *turn, slip stitch until you and in the ch1 space, ch2,1hdc,ch1,2hdc* repeat until you have the length desired, * it should stretch slightly to slide on and off your wrist.. ** suggested lengths _ Woman's s/m ~18 shells l/xl ~20 shells Mans~ 23 shells child~ 11-15 ( 11 fits most five year olds) sew the 2 ends together and weave in your tail at least 4 inches worth so it will not come undone. ***Add the cross part***
3 comments
Crochet more »

Thread Cross Bookmark

By
I used Aunt Lydia's Crochet thread and a size D hook. Make a magic circle Round 1 Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 and join. Sides and top of cross Ch3 2dc, ch2, dc3 in any ch2 sp. Turn and *sl to ch2, ch3,2dc, ch2,3dc. *Turn and repeat * repeat everything in this step 3 more times. Cut thread and weave in ends at the ends of the sides. Bottom of the cross When you get to the last side repeat the * section 2 more times for a total of 4 shells for the bottom and 2 shells for the sides not including the center. On the top of the cross attach yarn and chain 26, skip the first 5 and sl to the first chain. Then I added a tassel. If thread isn't your thing check out this great bookmark Stitch 11 made from my Cross Bangle pattern! Check out the Stitch 11 post here
4 comments
Crochet more »

Easy simple no shaping stocking ornament

By
Step 1 This is the star stitch but you can make these any size and any stitch just make it in this shape. The above sample has 19 star stiches on the bottom ( 2 rows plus beginning hdc row)and reduces to 10 star stiches ( 3 rows) step 2 turn so the right sides are facing each other, and sew them together like the above picture,. isdsjfklajlkdsjc step three turn right side out! attach a chain 5 if desires so you can hang it. I am making about 30 of these for my 6 year old to hand out as Christmas gifts at school with mini candy canes in them! Below is a crochet chart for a basic hdc stocking but you can use any stitch. * turn at the end of every row,  * ch1 and hdc in the first stitch of every row Row 1 ( starts from the bottom up) chain 38 Row 2 38 hdc Row3-6 repeat row 2 Row 7 starting 11 stitches over ( you can do this my sl or if you alternate colors just attach the yarn on the 11th stitch) hdc in the next 18 stitch  Row 8 until- (desires length i
3 comments
Crochet more »