I recently designed a hat, shawl and water bottle holder with this simple stitch pattern. I love the look of it and knew I wanted to make a scarf. Red Heart Super Saver Ombre Yarn is my current favorite yarn and it was a great choice for this scarf. I think the "true blue" colorway has a denim look. The yarn is a little lighter worsted weight so paired with a bigger hook (K) it gave it the ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Sweater Pillow Wrap
I love things I can change for different seasons. I have cute patriotic pillows and keep thinking I should get some other pillows to trade throughout the year. ...But where would I store all of those pillows?! So, I got thinking. What about making a wrap to transform my patriotic pillows to use for other seasons and holidays? I decided to give it a try and I think it will be great for gifts ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Happy Chic Pillow
I always wish I had the right words to brighten someone’s day. When I see the “Chic Sheep Yarn” colors they make me happy. I knew I wanted to make a cute little project that could be whipped up in HAPPY COLORS to spread sunshine each time someone sees it. Thanks to Red Heart Yarns for sending me this yarn! I have had a lot of people ask me what it is like. This was the first I had seen it in ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Frankenlight
It's no secret. I LOVE Halloween and crocheting projects for this time of year. I am excited to be part of the Halloween Crochet Along with The Underground Crafter and Oombawka Designs. The projects are all so fun! There are giveaways to enter too. Get the free patterns and all of the information on the MAIN EVENT PAGE. When putting out my Halloween decorations I realized I didn't have a ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Monster Planter Wrap
I really enjoy working in my yard up until the middle of June and once it starts to cool down in the fall. I am BY FAR a "gardener", but there are a few plants that have done really well in my yard. I LOVE succulents! I have had hens and chickens in my yard for years. The first ones were from starts of my mom's. They are fun to see and I like how they are called "hens and chicks"... the baby ... [ Read More ]
Free Patterns: Monster Mayhem
We all can use a boost of happiness so each year we have a snappy happy party. In the past, little rubber ducky friends flew to several homes in the continental U.S. and then joined our peeps on summer adventures. This year I wanted our international peeps to be included in the fun so I have designed some monster friends to take on adventures AND spread some happy thoughts ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Large Plant Holder
A couple of years ago I made some pot hangers for gifts. My father in law requested some bigger ones this year. The yarns I have used in the past have been discontinued so I searched for something new to try. Red Heart Nylon did the trick! I held 2 strands together throughout and I love how it turned out. Materials Yarn: Red Heart Nylon, 2 tubes Crochet Hook: ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Pocket Tissue Peeps
I needed to make some cute little gifts this week. Since we go through a lot of tissues this time of year I thought I would whip up some new tissue covers. I have made a lot from my original tissue holder pattern and decided I'd give these some snappy attitude :) Want to download the file? An ad-free, downloadable PDF of this pattern with all of the photos is available to purchase from ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Penguin Luminary
It has been fun seeing all of the Snowman Luminaries people have been making for this year's annual 12 Weeks of Christmas CAL. I decided to add another luminary to the event and I hope you will like this one too. Want to save this for later? CLICK HERE to add it to your favorites on Ravelry. Purchase an ad-free, downloadable PDF of this pattern with all of the photos for ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Frosty Luminary
I'll never have enough snowmen! Ever since I made my first crocheted luminary cover, Bonbon the Owl, I've wanted to make a snowman luminary. When Maria of Pattern Paradise invited me to be part of this year's annual 12 Weeks of Christmas CAL it seemed the perfect time to make him. Want to save this for later? CLICK HERE to add it to your favorites on Ravelry. Purchase an ad-free, ... [ Read More ]
