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…
Newborn photographs are one of the most treasured keepsakes you will ever have so you must have the right props. The fresh and delicateness of newborn life is embraced with the uniqueness of Merino Thick & Thin yarn but it doesn't take away from the focus of the newborn. Crocheting…
I love receiving handmade practical gifts and today I am going to show you just that. I am going to walk you through how to make a traditional hot pad and dish scrubby and I will give you a cute printable to make your gifts perfect. Hot Pad Crochet Tutorial…
Christmas is in full swing in my household and I am sure it is in many of yours too. A quick and easy addition to that Christmas spirit is this fun Elf Hat with a whimsical curved tip crocheted right in! Make it in a solid color or 2, 3…
Have you been eyeing all the cute Twist Ear Warmer or Headbands? They seem to be everywhere and turn a basic Ear Warmer (or Headband) into a very cute accessory. Today, I am going to share how easy they are to make. The technique used to make the twist ear…
One of my favorite stitches to crochet is the mini bean stitch. I love how it works up quick, has a rich texture to it and leaves your crocheted fabric plush and soft. Seriously, what could be better than this? The mini bean stitch is pretty simple to learn. Today…
Frankenstein is one of the oldest and most classic Halloween characters to date. That being said, it can be tricky coming up with the perfect costume for Frankenstein... until now! Grab your favorite green yarn and use your crochet skills to whip up this adorable hat. This pattern was one…
Just in time for fall, I am re-releasing my pumpkin crochet hat pattern. It will now come in a new, more reader friendly format, and it is now available for FREE. See out how cute this pumpkin patch is. The pumpkin crochet hat pattern comes in sizes from newborn up…
Halloween is nearly upon us! Are you ready for the big day and will you stay warm enough? Halloween in the Northwest can be very chilly, so having a fun Halloween Hat is almost an essential. An easy hat that can also dub as a costume is this fun Monster…
One of the classic fall hats is the classic Candy Corn Hat! I cannot think of another hat that represents the sweet treats of fall better than this. Crocheted in the popular colors of white, orange and yellow, this crochet hat pattern works up quick and is an all time…
It is time for a pattern remix!!! What is a pattern remix? It is when you take a pattern and change it just a bit to make it different. Kirsten Holloway organized a fun pattern remix between 13 crochet designers, including myself. You can find the details about the Designer…
When I started my blog back in 2010, I posted a simple Skull & Crossbones applique pattern. A few years ago I switched to a new web host and somehow that pattern vanished. I received multiple messages asking for the tutorial, but I was having a difficult time locating it.…
We all need quick projects for gifts. Especially for Christmas and this is the time of year we need to start those homemade gifts. How about making a pair of the Houndstooth Slippers? I had so much fun designing these slippers for Christmas Gifts. The pattern works up quick and…
My daughter has always had a difficult time getting to sleep at night. We have tried many different routines but when the lights go out, she thinks she will have a bad dream. I was so excited when she came home from school one day and told me one of…
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I would like to take a minute and share my Love Bug Crochet Hat Pattern with all of you. Holiday's are a fun time to sport a cute "themed" hat. It is an easy way to show that you enjoy a holiday and…