I believe it is the best day of the year!!! Did you know that August 15th is Relaxation Day? Yes, you heard me right, there is a day that is devoted to relaxation. Personally, this means a little Self Care and pampering are in order (and maybe a little crochet…
Crocheting baby sweaters is a popular gift for new moms. It can be tricky to find crochet patterns for a more modern style because so have a vintage vibe. Why do we enjoy modern style so much? Modern style has a more lean and streamlined look and a simplistic look…
Growing up we always had pet from dogs, horses, fish, geckos, barn cats to the week we had a chipmunk. So many fun memories with them all. I love to see my kids experience this same excitement. However, it isn't always easy to get them what they want. For example,…
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. In a year when we are all still stuck at home it is a great opportunity to make something handmade for your loved ones. A Sweet Valentine's Heart was what I wanted to see today so I enjoyed an afternoon browsing fun patterns…
With the holidays quickly approaching so many of us are thinking of what to crochet to make this year stand out. A few years ago I designed a tree skirt pattern and now it is my favorite thing to put out at Christmas. It sets the mood before the gifts…
Fall is here, temperatures are dropping and we are seeing pumpkin spice everywhere. That means that the holidays are fast approaching. One of my favorite holidays is Thanksgiving and the Thanksgiving Table. I love having a day that you really focus on all that we are thankful for with our…
Cold seasons are going to be upon us soon and a nice pair of cozy slippers is just what we all want, and maybe even need. I spent the afternoon dreaming about designs and found some of the cutest crochet patterns out there and am excited to share them with…
The heat of the summer is almost at it's peak and it is definitely time to break out the wardrobe for those hot days. I live in tank tops from sun up to sun down and am always looking for something new and different. If you are searching for the…
Today's pattern round up is a follow up to last weeks Practice your C2C Crochet Skills round up. Last week I posted a round up of patterns that allowed you to practice your skills without worrying about color changes. But, today, you get to step up the challenge and begin…
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…
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…
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 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…
