Hearts are cute year-round. Sit some on a shelf, tie one to a teddy or leave as a surprise for a loved one. They are quick and easy to make and are cute plain or with buttons, ribbons or a…
Free Pattern: Spot Scrubbers
If you are like me, it would be nice to have a few handmade things on hand to use for last minute gifts. Scrubbies of any kind are great as a gift for many occasions. Either a few together or…
Free Pattern: Bloomin Scrubbie
Throughout the year I find myself needing a neat gift for random reasons. Scrubbies of any kind are great to have on hand for many occasions. SO, as part of my quest to work on gifts throughout the year I will…
Free Pattern: The Any Infinity Scarf and Cowl
I often have people ask me if I know of a pattern for a specific yarn weight or hook size. Have you ever had a yarn you really wanted to use but weren’t sure of the size? I designed an…
Free Pattern: Thin Blue Line Scarf
As the wife of a Deputy Sheriff, I know how hard they work and the things they experience. Each time an officer is killed it affects the entire department, family and community. When we have attended police officer funerals we…
Free Pattern: Go Like a Pro Beanie
My oldest son loves to snowboard so while he was here for Christmas he tried to squeeze in as much time on the slopes as possible. He takes his video camera with him and has caught lots of great adventures…
Countdown Calendar: Reindeer
Our “Countdown to Christmas Calendar“ wouldn’t be complete without Rudolf. MATERIALS Yarn: Worsted weight in three shades of brown, red Crochet Hook Size H2- small black buttons for eyesYarn needle Directions: Follow directions for making the “Reindeer Ornament” found on Tales…
Countdown Calendar: Skates
One of my favorite ornaments growing up was a pair of ice skates someone crocheted. They had the little paper clips as the blades and were flat. I wanted a 3 dimensional pair for our “Countdown to Christmas Calendar“. These boots are…
Free Pattern: Yorganza Yarn Review and Pillow
A couple of weeks ago, I received an awesome email asking if I would be interested in trying a product and sharing the pattern. Of course! I received 3 skeins of Sullivans Yorganza (fabric/yarn) and got to work. I knew…
Free Pattern: Swiss Cheesy Quick and Easy Cowl
As a knitter, I often try to recreate knit stitches in crochet. I have been playing with one lately and I love how it turned out in this cowl. I guess it could be called an infinity scarf because it…
Free Pattern: Police Box Beanie
A couple of years ago, a friend asked me to design a “tardis hat” for her teen daughter. I had no idea what a tardis was! I have to admit we are not Dr. Who fans, even though we have…
Free Pattern: Sunday Mornings Scarf
I’m addicted to scarves lately. I don’t have a neck so I can’t wear big, bulky ones. Last Sunday morning I couldn’t sleep so I decided to try a new design I’ve had in my head. I wanted a scarf I…
