I knew Bonbon would be a cute chick! Made from my free “Bonbon the Owl” pattern, this chick is just the right size for Easter treats and decorating. BonBon Pattern: Bonbon the Owl Materials Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in yellow and orange. Crochet Hook: H Miscellaneous: yarn needle; 2 small black buttons for eyes Quart […]
Free Pattern: Scrubbie and Jumbo Pumpkins
WOOHOO! It’s finally fall. I love this time of year and had to celebrate the day by making pumpkins. I made a larger version of my “PeachTawashi” as a pumpkin scrubbie. It turned out so cute. I decided to try it with super bulky yarn and it is an awesome decoration. Pattern Click HERE to […]
Free Pattern: Plant Holder
Red Heart sent me some of their new cordial yarn and I wanted to make something I could use in my yard. I decided on a pot hanger (hence the super original name of my pattern). The hanger can slip over a carabiner (clip that opens) or something similar. I wanted to be able to […]
Free Pattern: Stars Swag
My son and I painted a wooden bench for our front yard and it was a little plain. I thought some crocheted stars would add a cute, country touch. Each star would make a cute scrubby, embellishment or applique too. Stars Materials Worsted weight yarn in choice of colors (use cotton yarn for scrubbies) Crochet […]
Free Pattern: Bee Happy Stuffie
Our local high school’s mascot is the bee so we have always had fun bees around. For Mother’s Day I gave my mom a planter and wanted to add a cute plant stake. I think he turned out really cute and adds a happy touch. Bee Happy Click HERE to download this pattern and to […]
Diy: old stool, new look with a crocheted seat cover
Each year I try to come up with something fun for my mom’s birthday present. She is super creative and really appreciates handmade things. A month or so ago I found this stool. I was so excited because it’s a light yellow and I thought it would be cute in mom’s kitchen. Plus, my oldest […]
Pattern: Little Heart Stuffie
Hearts are cute year round. Sit some on a shelf, tie one to a teddy or leave as a surprise for a loved one. They are quick and easy to make and are cute plain or with buttons, ribbons or a pin attached. Hearts Use a variety of yarn weights and hooks sizes for […]
Pattern: Yorganza Yarn Review and Pillow
A couple of weeks ago, I received an awesome email asking if I would be interested in trying a product and sharing the pattern. Of course! I received 3 skeins of Sullivans Yorganza (fabric/yarn) and got to work. I knew I wanted to make a round pillow for my daughter. I had chosen the blue […]
Free Pattern: Bonbon Owl Bag
I entered a contest at Posh Pooch Designs Dog Clothes. The challenge was to create something from a pack of Lion Brand BonBons. I LOVED working with these yarns. This was the first time I had tried the Bonbons. It was a lot of fun. Thank you to Sara of Posh Pooch for this challenge. […]
Free Pattern: You Are One in a Minion Solar Lamp Cover
It is teacher appreciation week at my son’s school and I decorated the speech teacher’s door with minions. As I was making the “Solar Fun” flower and apple covers I thought it would be fun to make minions for teacher gifts too. I found tall, skinny shaped solar lamps at Walmart and they worked perfectly. […]
