I LOVE snowmen. Their cute little faces make me smile. One of my most favorite (and popular) designs is my “Sampler Snowman Scarf“. Since its creation in 2013 many people have made cute versions of the scarf. I always love seeing what people make based on my patterns. Recently, a snappy peep, Kathy Velte, made …
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 perfect project tote”. One that I can just grab and take in the car. Big …
I recently designed a lapghan project with a neat texture and a snappy friend asked about making a similar dish cloth. I am so glad she did because it was fun to whip these up. I hope you like how they turned out! I have included tips for making blankets, place mats and cloths of …
I originally made this beanie out of Red Heart Velvety yarn for my dear friend that was starting chemo.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 goes a long way and is enough for a hat. I used two skeins for …
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 from Red Heart yarns. Hmmm, perfect color, but didn’t really seem like slipper yarn. I …
I received an amazing box in the mail from Red Heart Yarns. It had a variety of yarns. One of which was a skein of Red Heart Boutique Swanky Yarn. I knew right away I wanted to make a little bag that would be great for weddings and special occasions. Large enough to hold everything …