Easter is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me then you’re loving the all-pastel everything in stores right now. I mean everything from pastel-colored candies (hello, Cadbury mini eggs, you delicious little devils) to pastel home decor to pastel Peep throw pillows that I think are adorable even though I’m not sure […]
Let’s talk holiday attire… St. Patrick’s holiday attire that is! Sure, you could wear a green T-shirt that you found buried in the back of your closet, but what’s the fun in that? With St. Patrick’s Day crochet patterns, you can take the wearin’ of the green to the next level while adding style and […]
When I think of February 14, I think of Valentine’s Day cards, dinner at a favorite restaurant, boxes of chocolate, and long-stemmed roses (please tell me I’m not alone!). While those are all tried-and-true ways of celebrating the occasion, they’re also predictable. Dull. Ho-hum. You get the picture. I’m thinking of making a change this […]
First of all, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Crocheters, it’s the best time of year for fun, laughter, food, family, and, you guessed it, crochet patterns. I bet that you are sitting at home with the kids right now, trying to figure out how to cook for all 23 people in your family. Why not […]
If you’ve been too busy to really start thinking about your Christmas gifting, you’re not alone. It always seems like Christmas Eve is the busiest day of the shopping season at the malls near my house – I know this because I’m always waiting in line with everyone else, panicking because I waited until the […]
This is the time of year when it finally hits me that the holidays are almost here. Of course, I’m not ready – I feel like I just cleared out the Thanksgiving decorations and now it’s time to dress up my living space for Christmas. My shopping list is still a mile long even after […]
Christmas is right around the corner – I know, I know, it snuck up on me too. I was so focused on Thanksgiving and then suddenly Christmas is 19 days away! I know you might be starting to panic about everything you still have to do to get ready… well, don’t! It’s not too late […]
“Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus lane.” My husband and I have been prepping our two year old that Christmas is on its way and we’ve been talking about all the traditions that come with it. I asked her what she wanted Santa to bring her and she said […]
Now that the Black Friday ads are coming out and the radio stations are starting to play Christmas tunes, we can focus on the holidays and no one can say we’re too early! It’s always been tradition in my family to get our Christmas tree the last weekend in November. Sure, the needles are always […]
Hi everyone! I’m Amanda, the blogger behind Designing Crochet and I’m here today to share my newest free pattern with you – a fun holiday ornament that’s sure to look great all season long. This is the first pattern I’ve shared on Stitch and Unwind and I appreciate you taking the time to check out my […]
