In January, I started working more on this blog and joined a great group of very talented bloggers. One of which is Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs. I had seen her beautiful designs before and have been a fan of her page, but only recently discovered she lives less than 20 minutes from me! […]
Free Pattern: Hearts and Flowers Headband
Materials: Small amounts of worsted weight yarn, various colors H, J hooks 1 – 1” button (or size to fit hole in flower and heart) Yarn needle to weave in ends Sewing needle and thread to sew button on Sizes: Directions for several sizes are listed. Because this band ties in the back, it is […]
Free Pattern: Tunisian Bow
This bow pattern is a great way to try Tunisian Crochet. It is worked in short rows and can be done on a regular crochet hook. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Tips on Tunisian Crochet ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Tunisian crochet is different from regular crochet in several ways. • It is all worked […]
Crochet: Tunisian Patterns and Tips
On my quest to learn different crochet techniques, I have spent a lot of time playing with Tunisian crochet. I LOVE the look, plus it is fun to do. There are many wonderful tutorials available online. Last spring I published two patterns with the stitch. The patterns also include instructions for non-tunisian variations. […]
Tripping With Crochet
A Cup of Joe and Off We Go While preparing for a long trip in the car, I made a list of things to pack. At the top is always my work necessities, including a project bag. I thought it would be fun to share some of my list with you through a mix of […]
Free Pattern: Ballerina Sunhat
A fun sun hat for all ages. Make with or without the tutu. Great for boys too…just leave off the flowers. Add your favorite animal pieces for fun variations. Also includes a large bow and halo of flowers that are cute on other things as well. Ballerina Kitty Materials Yarn: worsted weight yarn in a […]
Free Pattern: Petunia Lambikins Hat
Last spring I released a lamb stuffie. It is currently being redesigned, but in the meantime look how cute the features are on a hat? Thanks to JoAnne of Grammyjo Lids for this adorable sample. Petunia Lambikins Hat Materials Worsted weight yarn: Red Heart Baby Pink, small amount of Red Heart Perfect Pink, White. Miscellaneous: […]
Time to Crochet With JoAnne Thompson
I have enjoyed reading about some of my favorite designers each week and am excited to share another. JoAnne Thomspon of Grammyjo Lids is a very talented lady. She creates wonderful character patterns and her m&ms are some of my favorites. I have known her for a couple of years and am lucky to have […]
Crafting at Home Depot
There is a big Joann store right behind a Home Depot. I go to the “girl store” and my husband goes to the “guy’s store”. This past week I went with him and did some shopping of my own! BAGS! First, I went crazy looking at the tool bags. Have you ever seen how many […]
How To: Symbol Crochet is Not Chicken Scratch
A friend of mine, Deanna Tate, had a wonderful how-to/technique suggestion. She said, “Symbol crochet is really easy and I know some are put off by it thinking it would be too difficult to learn but it really isn’t hard at all”. She also shared this great link which started me off on a quest […]
