Every once in awhile the planets align and a project turns out even better than imagined. I am LOVING the new Red Heart Soft Essentials yarn and had some purple skeins to use. I LOVE bags and have been wanting “the…
Free Pattern: Keep It Handy Organizer
I always seem to need pockets in different places to keep me from losing things; in the car, bathroom, kitchen, etc. I came up with this little pocket organizer, based on a hanging kitchen towel. If we can hang those…
Free Pattern: Snappy Sockers
Slippers are my go-to gift item because I love them so much and everyone needs a cozy pair, right? I prefer slippers that are easy to make and don’t require a lot of construction or constant pattern watching. I’ve been…
Free Pattern: Velvety Slouch and Scarf
I originally made this beanie out of Red Heart Velvety yarn for my dear friend that was starting chemo. I wanted something super soft. I LOVE this yarn, but sadly it was discontinued. Bernat Velvet yarn could be used instead. One skein…
Free Pattern: Spring Bibs
This week I added the crochet patterns for my Spring Hanging Towels and Spring Cloths to my blog. In the past, people have mentioned how cute the cloths would be as baby bibs. Well, this week another awesome peep mentioned…
Free Pattern: Sunday Mornings Headband
Some Sunday mornings I like to pull my hair up, rather than spending a lot of time on it. One fall I decided to make a headband that could be worn year-round, but especially light enough to wear in the…
Free Pattern: Infinitely Happy Feet Slippers for Teens and Adults
A few years ago I designed some slippers for a charity event with Sonya of Blackstone Designs. I love squishy soft slippers that are easy to make. At the time I had I some wonderful yarn sitting on my desk…
Free Pattern: Hello Pam Beanie
One of my favorite parts about crochet or hobbies in general is the people we get to meet and friendships we create. I have been blessed (yep, definitely a miracle in my life) to have extraordinary people come into my…
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…
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…
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….
Free Pattern: Watermelon Mats
I love decorating with watermelon and citrus from late spring until I can start getting out my Halloween. I have always thought a watermelon rug would be cute for the front porch so this year I made one. It turned…
