I’ve been crocheting flowers to match some wonderful designs by a friend of mine, Jonathan Pereira. They turned out so cute. You can get the crochet pattern for free on my blog or scroll down for a pattern that includes these flowers and a bag. I designed them as a washcloth, but I thought they […]
Countdown Calendar: Sheep
Since I first shared this sheep ornament several years ago as part of my Countdown Calendar, it has been a favorite applique for many things too. I love when I find a project that is not only adorable, but the pattern is well written and easy to follow. This is one of those projects. I […]
Free Pattern: Lucky Horseshoe
A few years ago I had some requests for a horseshoe applique to go on the bottom of my “Big Kids Cocoons” instead of paw prints. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, I thought I would go ahead and release the pattern here in case anyone would like to make a lucky horseshoe. […]
Free Pattern: Shamrock Garland
We realized this year we needed some decorations for St. Patrick’s day. My son requested a flag for our holder and I think it turned out super cute. We wanted a little more green so I made a garland to wrap around my basket. You could make several for a longer garland too. I […]
Free Pattern: Small Crocheted Flowers
I am ready for spring and flowers in my yard. I added these colorful flowers to a gift card I made for a friend. I’ve added the instructions for my Handmade Gift Card so you can make one too. They would be cute as pins or embellishments on anything. Small Crocheted Flowers and Leaves Materials […]
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: Button on Flower
I love making a hat or headband for gifts and including a bunch of flowers in a variety of colors. It is always a big hit. Fast & Fun flower Materials: Small amounts of yarn in various colors for flowers Size H hook, or your choice of size for larger or smaller flowers Yarn needle […]
Free Pattern: Colorful Blossom Flower
Colorful Blossom I designed this flower to show a fun way to choose colors when making things such as granny squares and afghans. It is worked in one continuous piece, not sewn together. The last round could be left off to create a smaller blossom. Flowers are beautiful clipped on bags, hats, headbands, anywhere. I […]
