Crochet dishcloths are a great way to learn new crochet stitches and stitch patterns. The Crunch Stitch crochet dishcloth is one of my favorites to make and use, and I’ve found that they sell well at markets too. I’d love for you to give the Crunch Stitch crochet dishcloth pattern a try, and let me… Read More Crunch Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Make your own snuggly throw pillow using this free pattern for the Sweetheart Stripes Pillow. A velvet crochet pillow using Tunisian Crochet Full Stitch.… Read More Sweetheart Stripes – velvet crochet pillow pattern
I have my favorite insulated cups, but there are times that my family or I still grab a water bottle. The bad thing about those bottles is the sweating. Enter the bottle cozy! A cute, quick, crochet project. See below for the Crochet Bottle Cozy: Free Pattern. In addition to absorbing the condensation, it has… Read More Bottle Cozy: Free Crochet Pattern
For Teacher Appreciation week this school year, we made school-themed keychains for teachers, including a keychain tassel. My kids are in Middle School and High School, so we had quite a few gifts to put together. These keychains were fun to make, and the kids both helped. Colton (my middle-schooler) helped to stamp the metal… Read More Keychain Tassel
I’ve been absent from the blog longer than I realized! Let me fill you in on what’s been keeping me busy. Aside from life in general with a husband, 2 kids, day-time job and all the stuff… I know you can relate! I recently had the opportunity to join our local farmers market as a… Read More Preparing for My First Market
Last year I made a quick, easy, crochet shamrock garland to hang on our mantle. I used the following pattern from Midwestern Moms to create the shamrocks. Once I had several shamrocks made, I crocheted a long chain, and used a yarn needle to thread my chain through the top of the shamrocks! When I… Read More St. Patrick’s Day Round-up
I recently finished this Crochet Lana Kimono (pattern by Sewrella), and I’m so happy with how it turned out! I’m ready for some warmer weather here so I can wear it! I used Lion Brand Yarns Shawl in a Ball in the Moonstone colorway. At first, I wasn’t sure I’d like the metallic in the… Read More Crochet Kimono
When I’m learning a new crochet stitch, I often make a washcloth. That way I feel like I’m at least working toward a finished product, instead of something I’ll frog. For learning tapestry crochet, I made this heart washcloth. I’m adding the pattern info below if you’d like to give it a try too! Notes… Read More Heart Washcloth – Beginner Tapestry Crochet Project
Last year when I decided to try tapestry crochet, I was surprised at how easy a starter project could be. I couldn’t believe I hadn’t tried it before! (hint… it’s all single crochet!) After getting the basics down on forming the stitches, and carrying the yarn, I thought I’d work on learning how to make… Read More Beginner Tapestry Crochet
Last week I talked about learning a new skill or improving upon an existing skill. I didn’t specifically have that as a goal last year, but I realized that’s what I did with crochet in 2018. My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was little. I don’t remember exactly how old I was…… Read More Tapestry Crochet Pillows