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…
I recently was designing a blanket crochet pattern and was researching yarn to use. Some Sparkle yarn came across my screen and I kept scrolling, but something made me go back and look. Why did I hesitate? What brought me back? Hmm, both are great questions, and I am excited…
Over the past few years, I have been designing a variety of crochet blankets and loving the uniqueness of each one. This year I had a request for a cat themed blanket and as I was making it I kept thinking how cute it would be with a simple change…
Adding a touch of handmade to any room gives a sense of warmth and love. Some may say it is because they know someone put time and love into making it. Others claim it is the textures and character they show off. While others just simply love that it is…
I believe all crocheters love to learn new stitch combinations especially when you can create a gorgeous texture. This blog post is all about that, but there is also a fun "bonus" to it. It is part of the Serenity Blanket Crochet Along which is a collaboration of 12 designers.…
For the past 12 years I have devoted much of my time in October to organize a Crochet Cancer Challenge. I started when I unexpectedly lost my uncle to cancer, it was the only thing that I felt I could do that may help others enduring this terrible battle. Each…
Crochet allows for endless creativity when using graphs and color changes. You have the ability to crochet beautiful, unique and personalized pieces. One of my latest projects is the diamond plaid crochet blanket. This pattern combines the elegance of diamonds with the charm of plaid, resulting in a visually appealing…
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…
When I started designing crochet blankets, I knew that I needed to include designs for animal lovers. The first one up, because I received so many requests is the Cat's Meow Blanket. When the request for a cat blanket came in, I knew that it needed to feature to ever…
Over the last several years I have designed numerous crochet graph blankets that use a unique crochet stitch. These designs are so fun and unique and have become very popular to make. Each pattern includes photo tutorials for the stitches and color changes, but I still receive many questions that…
Over the years I have designed many blankets that have either a mountain or wildlife theme to them. I love making these, but sometimes I want a smaller project to work on. So, pillow covers are a great option. It is a much smaller project, but of course I want…
As an avid crocheter who has to have something on my hook at all times, I was so excited when my son asked me to make him something! I have 2 teenage sons and a husband who have a bazillion, yes I really do mean a bazillion, baseball caps. They…
Giving the gift of something handmade always adds a very personal touch to a gift to new parents. Having a new baby is always such a blessing that you want to cherish and hold onto forever. Baby hats has always been a go-to gift for me. You can usually see…
Have you ever worked on a crochet project and was done and thought to yourself, "it needs a little something more, maybe a border"? At this crossroad, you decide to search for something fun, quick and nice looking that will complete your projects in a perfect way. Well, I may…
Crochet blankets are a popular item to crochet. Crocheting a special blanket for a new arrival in a family, or for a close friend, can become an heirloom that will be treasured for years. I still have the blanket my Great Grandmother crocheted for me when I was born and…