The holidays are a time for warmth, love, and a little sparkle. What better way to set the scene than with a beautifully crocheted candle wrap? This project combines the soft glow of candlelight with the intricate charm of crochet, creating a unique decorative piece that’s perfect for your holiday…
Crocheting small Christmas projects is always a great thing to make during the summer months. It gives you a head start on one of those holidays that always approaches faster than we anticipate. Plus, crocheting small projects is always a great idea when it is hot outside-seriously, who wants a…
I have been crocheting for over 30 years. I have stored my crochet hooks about every way you can think of. I still think a zipper pouch is the best way to keep them all together and readily available. However, when I am working on a project, it is nice…
I spend so much time making gifts for the holidays, as much as I enjoy making handmade gifts, it's nice to remember to make something for myself every now and then. My go to make for "me" has always been hot pads. I love that I can make them with…
Crochet appliques can add to so many things whether they are crochet or not. One of the most popular appliques during fall are leaves. Crochet leaves of every kind can be found everywhere! Today, I want to share a more unique but fun shaped crochet leaf applique tutorial. The shape…
If you've been following me and my designs, you know that I am a little obsessed with designing blankets. I also have a passion for hosting crochet along's. I just love having the chance to teach fellow crocheters something new. Then seeing them finish projects in a group setting. So,…
I am always on the hunt for a new and unique crochet design. This year, I really wanted to create a Christmas pattern that hadn't been done before. And with so many patterns out there, that can be tricky to do. Even though all us crochet designers put our own…
There are times when a crocheters just wants a small project either to add to something bigger or to just whip up quickly and use as a small square decor. With Christmas approaching that is exactly what I had in mind as I designs this cute reindeer square. Made in…
As I am typing this blog post it is April and looking out my window there is a snowstorm. Seriously, we already have 5-6" just today. So, I am still thinking about warm scarves and wanted to use some yarn that I recently received to remake the Woven Trellis Scarf.…
Can you believe we are only 72 days away from Christmas (as of October 14th anyway). It is crazy how quick these next few months will go. A couple years ago I shared a hot pad tutorial with printables that everyone loved making for gifts during the holidays. So this…
Crocheting home décor items are a perfect way to showcase your love for working with yarn. However, it can be challenging to find modern designs that add a little texture and warmth without making your display to cluttered. The Woven Basket/Pot Holder is just that, it doesn't add an extra…
Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry? Those 3 words make everyone think of ice cream and with summer upon us it is time to start enjoying it again. The Ice Cream Cone hat design has been around from my first years of designing, but I am releasing it for FREE today. I…
Do you wear glasses? Whether you are like me and have aging eyes, have worn glasses most of your life or just protect your eyes from the sun, it is fun to have a cute handmade eye glasses case. Add a fun snap closer and our favorite craft of crochet,…
One of my favorite Christmas Traditions is the tree. Not the decorating, although that is a huge part of our holiday, but that fact that you are bringing in something beautiful, something living and something that fills your home with an aroma that is incomparable! So, you may have guessed…
I love crocheting appliques to add a personal touch to a crochet piece whether it is a hat, blanket, sweater, handbag or really anything. When I first started selling crocheting hats, a photographer wanted me to make them a hat with an American Flag on it. As much as I…