This summer Yarnspirations announced a new tangle free “o’go yarn“. I was super excited when they sent me a couple of skeins to try. .. and they chose the perfect one to send! (I always secretly worry yarn companies will send me pastel yarns to try). I have to admit, I was a little skeptical […]
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Free Pattern: Patriotic Goose Set
My parent’s Goose has a fancy patriotic outfit for the Fourth of July. He looks so handsome. Watch for more fancy outfits to come each month. You can find more “Ducke and Goose” patterns at THIS LINK. Patriotic Goose Outfit Crochet Pattern This pattern is available for free below. A downloadable ad-free pdf is available […]
Weekly Wash #22: Bee Square
Growing up, my mom always had “trivets” we used under warm dishes. Most of ours were ones she had sewn because she owned a fabric store and is a wonderful seamstress. I often wish I had cute trivets to use instead of stained hot pads. Last year I designed a “Spring Sampler” blanket made from […]
Free Pattern: Flower Pot Memos
I am always looking for unique gifts for people. I thought it would be fun to create something that looked like a flower pot to hang on the wall to hold a notepad and pen. Our pot needed a flower so a made a topper for the pen so it could bloom. Of course, if […]
Free Crochet Pattern: Little Heart Pillow
I needed a stuffed heart, about 7″, to go with something for Valentine’s Day. I realized my heart from “Happy Embellishments” pattern was just the right size. I made two of the “fat hearts”, crocheted them together, stuffed them and added a ruffle. It was perfect! I will share a picture of what I used […]
Free Pattern: Gnome Luminary
Gnomes have been one of my mom’s favorites since I was little. On vacations to the Oregon Coast she would tell use she could see gnomes in the trees and tell us stories about them. She really made them come to life. Since gnomes are popular lately I thought it would be fun to make […]
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. Scroll down to view […]
Free Pattern: Patriotic Eagle Pillow and Bag
It’s always a good time to show off our patriotic spirit, but summer is a must. While creating this little eagle, I couldn’t decide if I wanted her to be a mail tote to hang by my door or a pillow for my bench. She makes me smile and I hope you will enjoy her […]
