I have always felt that music is an important part of life. The best way to appreciate music is to play an instrument. Growing up I took piano lessons for 5 years. Now as a Mom, all 3 of my children play an instrument. When a musician learns to read,…
This year, I have been focusing on learning new crochet skills. Even as a designer, who has over 30 years of crochet experience, I have so many things to learn. This past month, I had a guest speaker come and talk to my facebook group (SP3 Crochet & Conversations) about…
Mom's are the best, they give so much of themselves for their children. They pray for, teach, guide, love and cherish their children all their lives. Growing up, I always felt blessed to have such an amazing mom and today, being a mom to 3 children, I strive to be…
The Howling Wolf Blanket is a new individual pattern that coordinates with the rest of the blanket designs in the Interchangeable Wildlife Blanket ebook. All the blanket patterns feature a striking animal silhouette that is framed with a beautiful crochet texture in a frame (border) of the blanket. The Howling…
The Wandering Moose Blanket is a new individual pattern that coordinates with the rest of the blanket designs in the Interchangeable Wildlife Blanket ebook. These blanket patterns all feature a striking animal silhouette that is framed with a beautiful crochet cable texture in a frame (border) of the blanket. The…
The Bear Hug Blanket is a new individual pattern that coordinates with the Interchangeable Wildlife Blanket ebook. These blanket patterns all feature a striking animal silhouette and is framed with a beautiful crochet cable textures in a frame (border) of the blanket. The Bear Hug blanket was inspired by the…
I love that we live in a country that celebrates different cultures. One of my favorite ways to do this is through the Cinco de Mayo Celebrations. Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the…
We are currently all living in a time in our lives of uncertainty. As our entire world is staying home to help fight the spread of the Corona Virus/COVID-19 all our lives have changed. Some are working from home, some are unable to work, some are able to help others…
Having a small cuddly animal to hold and tote around everywhere you go can be a comfort to little ones. The In Cahoots Owl Cuddly is a quick and darling project to crochet. The owl features a heart shaped face that makes it look like it is so happy to…
Growing up in one of the most beautiful states, Idaho, I have a deep love of the outdoors. The forests and mountains are where I feel the most relaxed and recharged. Watching wildlife is always so mesmerizing and I wanted to capture that in a handmade crochet blanket. A blanket…
The Cropped Motif Cardigan is an ideal light layer to cut the chill off on spring days. Designed to be a lightweight layer the cardigan will become a staple in your closet. Designed in a unique square motif style the cardigan is easy to make in steps or on the…
The feast of St. Patrick's Day is nearly here and it is time to get your crochet on and whip up some lucky patterns for the occassion. Every March 17, the United States becomes an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and quaff green beer. Green milkshakes, bagels and…
The Harlequin Infant Sleeper is a perfect crochet project to gift when you just don't have the time to make a blanket. A sleeper is a way to keep those babies warm, just slip it on over a onsie. The detailed Harlequin, or stacking diamonds, pattern is a popular look…
With cool weather still lingering on it is nice to add a new neck warmer to your accessory pile. I am in love with the newest crochet design, the Collana Lace Cowl. As I sat down to design a new cowl style neck warmer, I began with some beautiful shimmery…
The beauty in nature inspires so many things from cooking, crafting, designing and just getting out to enjoy the fresh air. Wood textures help step it up to the next level with all the different grains, textures and colors. Natural woods are currently a top material when decorating homes for…