As I am typing this blog post it is April and looking out my window there is a snowstorm. Seriously, we already have 5-6" just today. So, I am still thinking about warm scarves and wanted to use some yarn that I recently received to remake the Woven Trellis Scarf.…
Do you gift or sell your crochet items? If you answered yes, then it is important to include some care instructions with your items. This will create a professional appearance and will give the recipient helpful information. I have created some basic care instructions that you can customize to fit…
Occasionally I will stumble upon a stitch that I fall in love with and find that I implement it into many of my designs. That is exactly what happened when I first discovered a stitch that I call a Knotted Half Double Crochet. This stitch works up quickly and has…
Half way through July-Oh My! I cannot believe how quick the year is flying by, we are only 6 months away from Christmas. So, to celebrate this mid-way point I want to offer you all my Peppermint Twist Hat pattern for FREE. This is such a fun and unique design…
Do you wear glasses? Whether you are like me and have aging eyes, have worn glasses most of your life or just protect your eyes from the sun, it is fun to have a cute handmade eye glasses case. Add a fun snap closer and our favorite craft of crochet,…
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…
We are wrapping up our 4th week of the Crochet Cancer Challenge. Only 3 days left! You have all been so amazing. Not just in your pledges, but in your encouraging posts to one another, in your heartfelt comments and the gratitude you have shown throughout the challenge. I am…
We are wrapping up the first week of the 2018 Crochet Cancer Challenge. Thank you all so much for all you have done so far. Today I want to give you all one last chance to grab any of the patterns you may have missed this week. If you are…
I know from hosting the last 5 years of the Cancer Challenge that there are many of you that cannot wait for October 1st to begin. So, I have a little starter project just for you. The Cancer Awareness Ribbon applique is a great add on to hats, scarves, blankets…
When I first started my blog (almost 8 years ago), I posted a simple Skull & Crossbones applique pattern. A few years ago when I switched to a new website that post just vanished, I couldn't find it anywhere. However, I kept getting requests for the pattern. After digging through…
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…
