How to crochet a magic ring / magic loop / adjustable ring
I’m bringing this tutorial over from my old blog because, why the heck not?! A magic ring (also called a magic loop or adjustable circle) is a way to start a crochet project so you won’t have a gaping...
View ArticleCrochet star link up!
So what did you make with your stars? I made a garland. For my crochet star tutorial, click here! Leave your link in the comments and I’ll be sure to stop by And Happy Thanksgiving! Crochet star link...
View ArticleWhat’s on my hook: A granny stripe baby blanket
My husband’s cousin’s wife had her baby shower last month and besides getting something off her registry, I made her this granny stripe baby blanket. When she was at our house for our Labor Day BBQ she...
View ArticleWhat’s on my hook: Crochet mitten coasters
I love making new coasters with each season and for winter I made these mitten coasters. You can find the free (and really easy) pattern here on Ravelry. I blocked them and let them dry in front of...
View Article2013: A year of crochet
I swear, if I didn’t know how to crochet I would kill people (like that bag). And so for that, I am thankful. I taught myself how to crochet by watching YouTube videos in 2012 and this was after my 2nd...
View ArticleA granny square a day in 2014
I’ve attempted something like this before (my project 52 photo challenge back in 2011) and actually succeeded so it gives me hope that I can actually accomplish this too. Mummy_stacey on instagram put...
View ArticleDad’s scarf
I made my dad this scarf for Christmas. It’s just back loop hdcs to give it the ribbed look, but you can find the free pattern here on Ravelry. No matter what I do, I can never get my projects to look...
View ArticleCrochet Mood Blanket – Progress thus far
I promised you a post on my squares so here it is! I am so happy with the pattern and yarn I chose to make this project. The yarn is SO incredibly soft and squishy which makes it hard to limit myself...
View ArticleSnowbelle Trapper Hat
I am so happy with this hat! I have a hard time actually liking the things I crochet, especially if it’s meant to be worn but I love this one. I’d still like to improve my pom pom making skills...
View ArticleBaby owl
I found the pattern for this little owl on Ravelry and am pretty happy with how he came out. It said to put PVC pellets in the bottom to keep it from tipping over but since I didn’t have any, a smooth...
View ArticleWhat’s on my hook: Baby Yoda Hat
I made this baby yoda hat for a friend and her now 6 month old baby. I hope it fits! I am pretty clueless when it comes to baby sizes so I just kind of guessed. Hopefully it will fit! For the free...
View ArticleCrochet Mood Blanket – February’s progress
Here’s February’s squares! At this rate, I’m going to have to order new yarn every month! I ran very low towards the end of January and ordered my second batch a week into February. I’m a few squares...
View ArticleFree crochet pattern: Super quick and chunky wrist warmers
Whether you like to call them wrist warmers or fingerless gloves, these little mitts work up really quick with a bulky yarn! Notes: These instructions are using American terminology (click here for a...
View ArticleWhat’s on my hook: Pot holders and large doilies
Just a quick post to share some of my latest projects: These pot holders opened a whole new world of projects for me. It’s all because of them I’m on a huge mandala kick. I’ll be sharing more mandalas...
View ArticleCrochet Mood Blanket – March’s progress
I’m finally starting to join my squares because I have no where else to store them so I might as well start to consolidate! I currently have 64 squares (only 44 more to go) and am joining them with a...
View ArticleFree crochet pattern: Stash Buster Tablet Case
Notes: This pattern is made using American terminology terms (click here for a conversion chart). This case will snugly fit a tablet measuring 4.5 inches by 7.5 inches. The tablet I based this pattern...
View ArticleMad about Mandalas
A few weekends back I sat and made three mandalas. They are so incredibly fun and therapeutic to make! They make pretty table covers where you could set a lamp or a plant on one. And I have plans on...
View ArticleWhat’s on my hook: Lace Doily Placemats
I’ve been wanting to make placemats for a long time and finally got to it with my last yarn order from KnitPicks. What I didn’t expect was just how much yarn they eat up! I intended to make 4...
View ArticleWhat’s on my hook: Flower Coasters
It was so warm a few weekends back, which made me ridiculously happy, so I was inspired to make something for spring. And since I like to make coasters for each season or holiday, I thought these...
View ArticleWhat’s on my Hook: Crochet Heart Pillow
Let me start off by saying that I love Monica’s pattern for this pillow. It was really easy and she had great photo tutorials throughout. And her pillow looks ADORABLE. My beef is with this god awful...
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