I have completely fallen in love with crocheting color changing blankets. Being able to crochet a picture into the design is a game changer and elevates crochet blankets to the next level. If you have been following me, you know that I live in a small mountain town in Idaho…
Some designs just come to you and others have a long story behind them. The Dog Days blanket design is a little of both. I'll keep the story short for you though. I had a company request a design for a cat themed blanket using my color changing designs using…
With the recent popularity of my Cat's Meow and Dog Days blankets I decided it would be fun to design a pillow to go with them. I wanted to make it universal so you could use it with either blanket and works for all cat and dog lovers. These thoughts…
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…
As a crocheter, I believe we as a community have a problem. It is one that many of us struggle with and can often hide from others. This problem is our left-over yarn stash. I know you have it, I have one too. It is hidden in the back corner…
Step into the world of whimsical wonders with the Duck Duck Fish Nursery Blanket. Hehe, I hope when you read that title it brought back memories of playing duck duck goose... This crochet pattern is designed to bring a touch of aquatic charm to your baby's nursery, creating a cozy…
When I decide to brainstorm new crochet patterns it is usually because I have been inspired by something. A few weeks ago, I was going over my top selling pattern over the last 5 years, there were a handful that really stood out. I quickly decided to pull one of…
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…
As a new year is upon us, I love to start out organized. As an avid crocheter, I especially like to organize my projects and bring them with me wherever I go. So, when Teri asked me to give one of her Tote bags a try, I jumped at the…
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…