We are entering into the month of October and that means so much to me. October is Cancer Awareness Month. Many of us have unfortunately been touched by this horrible issue in our lives. Unfortunately, I lost a wonderful and amazing uncle 6 years ago to cancer. The Emerald Stone…
Using the traditional Japanese Style Bag to design the latest crochet pattern from Sweet Potato 3, I am excited to share with you the, "Knot Your Average Bag". A fun and unique style combined with some super fun stitches that look like bows or diamonds or just a whimsical design.…
I love seeing beautiful Mountain Peaks silhouetting against a stunning sky. It is so majestic and brings a sense of peace to me. Photo by Samuel Ferrara on Unsplash That beauty is what inspired me to design the Mountain Peaks Crochet Mitts. Sitting at the base of a majestic mountain…
As warmer months are coming you may be looking for a nice lightweight summer wrap. I recently remade one of my designs in a gorgeous lightweight yarn and love how it turned out. The Deep Waters Prayer Shawl is great for when the weather is changing, and you just need…
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…
I recently had the opportunity to review Repeat Crafters amazing new book, "Crochet Cute Critters: 26 Easy Amigurumi Patterns". The book is set to release on August 20th, but you can pre-order it now. Upon reviewing the book, my first thought was, "these designs are all so dang cute!" But…
Need a quick gift idea for Father's Day? Does your Dad or Grandfather love to golf? Help protect those expensive golf clubs with the Cable Golf Club Covers. It is the perfect gift that you can make in an evening or two, he is sure to love them. You'll love…
Teacher Appreciation Week is fast approaching! This year it is May 6-10, 2019. We all know how wonderful and amazing those folks that teach, inspire and love our children all day long are. So we like to devote an entire week to show them how much we appreciate them. Now,…
Sweet Serendipity... what do you do when a box of this amazingly soft and scrumptious yarn (Sprightly Spectrum) arrives on your doorstep? First off a Happy Dance!!! LOL-I am not kidding. Then, just sit and admire the colors and dream of crocheting with it. I typically am not a fan…
So excited to release the entire Forest Friends Set! This adorable set includes the blanket, pillow and wall hanging. Each piece features the darling forest animal faces that are resting peacefully, emphasizing on the main detail in the upper face of the animals especially the eyes and ears while the…
The Whispering Willows Poncho is a beautiful summer wrap. Made in the right colors this poncho can dress up any evening attire with it's elegant look. It can be a cute swim top cover, with a cute pair of shorts, because of it's free flowing design. And, it can add…
The Chasing Arrows Blankets design adds a modern twist on an old traditional craft. I love the striking design of the repeating arrows grabs your attention. This was a design that was so difficult to photograph. The blanket is so stunning in person but the design just kind of fades…