We’ve all purchased yarn that we LOVE, just because it is wonderful. I was shopping at a local dime store and found Red Heart Super Tweed. I picked up a couple of skeins, Smokey and Pinkberry. The other night I…
Free Pattern: Hide Your Hair Slouchy Beanie
Ever have those days when you want to hide your hair? Lately I have had lots of them. I usually stick my hair in a ponytail and through a ball cap. I do love my “Saturday Hat“, but it was kidnapped…
Free Pattern: Unique Hatband and Headband
My two oldest kids have always burned easily. No matter how much sunscreen we applied, they would always end up with a burn. My daughter, now 22, recently spent the day at an airshow and even tho she put on sunscreen throughout…
Free Pattern: American Car Tote Bag
A pet peeve of mine is garbage in the car. After searching for a “cute” garbage bag for my car, I decided to make my own. As I thought through it, a flag came to mind and we love Americana…
Free Pattern: Celebration Headband
For the Fourth of July I wanted to whip up a simple headband for my niece to wear. The band is meant to tie behind the head. It is light and airy, perfect for year round. It is also fun…
Free Pattern: By the Lake Headband
On our trip to Canada this summer, I picked up some colorful yarn I hadn’t seen. Red Heart Grumdrop yarn in Licorice and Rock Candy are both amazing yarns! I wanted an easy project for in the car. I’d been…
Free Pattern: Granny Style Baby Blanket
A few weeks ago I received a box of yummy yarns to review for Red Heart. I was so excited to see a fun variety inside. I mostly work with worsted weight yarn, so when I saw “Anne Geddes Baby…
Free Pattern: Sunscreen Holder
My two oldest kids burn easily in a short amount of time. We always needed sunscreen close when they were playing tons of soccer. A large bottle seemed to always leak all over their bags. I started making these little…
Free Pattern: Fruit Scrubbers
When I first started to crochet I made a TON of dishcloths. I love them and unfortunately sold all 3 gazillion of them for $1.50. I know, crazy right? Totally worth more than that, but people wouldn’t pay the $5.00…
Free Pattern: Bonbon Owl Bag
I entered a contest at Posh Pooch Designs Dog Clothes. The challenge was to create something from a pack of Lion Brand BonBons. I LOVED working with these yarns. This was the first time I had tried the Bonbons. It…
Free Pattern: You Are One in a Minion Solar Lamp Cover
It is teacher appreciation week at my son’s school and I decorated the speech teacher’s door with minions. As I was making the “Solar Fun” flower and apple covers I thought it would be fun to make minions for teacher…
Free Pattern: Marni’s Blanket Lapghan
For my mom’s birthday I wanted to make something special. Her favorite color is black. I wanted to add some color so I chose a bright color to represent each of her 5 grandkids. I finished the blanket with a…
