Since my youngest son was little I have made special Christmas hats for him each year. Now that I have two grand kids they need special hats too so last year I made “Santa’s Stocking Cap” for my grandson Leland. Isn’t he cute in his hat? The reindeer applique turned out so cute that I […]
Quick Gifts
Free Pattern: Better Together Scarf CAL
Have you heard the exciting news? You might have seen some teaser posts online with the tag #bettertogether. Red Heart Yarns is now part of Yarnspirations! This means all of our favorite yarns and patterns will be in one place. Most of my desigms are made with Red Heart yarns, but I love Bernat Blanket […]
Free Pattern: Heavy Duty Utility Bag for Dirty Jobs
Something SHOCKING happened. My husband decided he needed a heavy duty mesh bag to keep all of the sewer hose connectors (EW) for our trailer. At the same time, I was making another large plant hanger for my father in law who loved the ones I had given him the year before. These are made […]
Free pattern: Panda Lovey
One of my designer friends, Nadia of Yarnutopia, is expecting a baby. We are part of group with Red Heart Yarns called Joy Creators. The rest of our group wanted to help her celebrate the new baby. Marly Bird helped organize a surprise for Nadia by making arrangements for each of us to send a […]
Free Pattern: TP and Bag Holders
Every spring through fall I end up crocheting things to help make life easier while in our travel trailer and in the car. Last summer I made a mesh bag…yes another one… to solve a storage problem in our bathroom. There was absolutely no place to put the extra toilet paper except in the utility […]
Free Pattern: Little Girl’s Spring Purse
This spring I have been making lots of chicks and bunnies. After seeing the “Spring Bibs“, people requested a purse pattern. I think it turned out really sweet and the perfect size for little girls. Little Girl’s Spring Purse An ad-free, downloadable PDF which includes all of the photos and instructions is available for only […]
Free Pattern: Loopy Bags
One of my first spring designs, clear back in 2012, were these little bunny treat bags. They are quick and easy to make up and work great to hide for egg hunts as a special surprise. The pattern continues to be a popular one. They have been a lot of fun and people have made […]
Free Pattern: Spring Cloths
These cloths were designed as part of my Spring Kitchen Set, which includes hanging hand towels and a place mat. Make as a cloth or double for trivets or even stuff for small pillows and decorations. Make several for a horizontal banner or vertically on a door. Spring Cloths An ad-free, downloadable PDF which includes […]
Quick Gifts: Tissue Covers
I really like having handmade things on hand to give as gifts, especially when someone needs a little pick me up. I have found these little crocheted tissue covers are the gift that keeps on giving that hug. Last summer I needed a little something to give a group of ladies and so I used […]
Free Pattern: Reindeer Squares Pouch
When I designed my “Santa’s Reindeer Scarf” I fell in love with all of the little reindeer. I knew I wanted to make them into little bags and other things. I think the possibilities are endless! They would make cute coasters, pillows (alone or sewn together) and more. If you make something from these little […]
