It’s not often you can find a project that combines three crafts and turns them into a pretty amazing finished cowl! I had started and frogged several projects with this yarn and none of them seemed to be working. But, once I decided to weave a square on my Zoom Loom, I knew I’d […]
Granny square crochet patterns abound on the internet! These delightful squares of fiber goodness are always in vogue. Make one for a kitchen hot pad or a hundred for an heirloom blanket or anything in between. They make the perfect summer take-a-long project. Small, portable, and great to have when you’re in line, waiting at […]
My New Addiction ~ Sock Yarn Blankets The last time I crocheted a blanket had to be um…30 years ago? I recall it being an ombre blue thing made in a zig-zag pattern and it was a major event each time I completed a row and had to turn it around to crochet the next […]
Elegant Shawl to Crochet This lovely shawl is a Lion Brand original. You can find the English instructions here. The shawl was originally designed for their Homespun yarn, but the version in the photo is made with something entirely different. Isn’t it gorgeous? * This blogger translated the pattern into Spanish and provides great photos […]
A Little Hyyge for Your Tree This adorable crochet Danish heart is a big hit at craft shows near the Christmas holiday! I noticed when I made some with National Football League colors (go Cowboys!) that they were really quite popular. Just sayin’. It seems that anything inspired by the Danes is popular […]
Yesterday’s post was a free knitted boot cuff pattern. For those of you who prefer to crochet, here’s one for you;-) This is a quick and easy boot cuff pattern. One size fits most, but length is easily adaptable by adding or subtracting the beginning number of chains and width is easily adaptable by adding […]
I can’t believe I waited so long to try out the broomstick lace technique. I have to admit, I was a little intimidated at first but after a little practice and much patience, I was able to complete this stunning infinity scarf! I posted an image of my scarf-in-progress and received a lot of positive […]
Can you imagine how much fun it would be to make a pair of these dainty and adorable crochet button earrings to match all your favorite outfits? If you are into crafting at all, then you likely have a box of buttons hiding in your craft stash somewhere. This is such a great project to […]
Beginner Crochet Market Bag I love beginner projects of all kinds, but especially crochet. Beginner projects usually mean the instructions and pattern are easy enough to follow while I’m binging on Netflix. Not that you ever do that, right? And guess what, that is exactly what you can do while you create this market bag! You know, if […]
Ugh. What to wear, what to wear. I’m headed to San Antonio in eleven days. Yes. Texas in the middle of July. Now if that doesn’t get you excited, then ye ain’t from Texas. (And I am decidedly NOT from anywhere near there;-) So, it will be freezing at the air conditioned hotel where the conference […]