“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 […]
Confession time: as much as I adore autumn, I always wait until the last minute to put together a Halloween costume. Every year around September I decide that dressing up just isn’t worth the hassle or the cost, but between Halloween parties, taking my younger relatives trick-or-treating, and feeling like a Scrooge handing out candy […]
I know, I know. Christmas? Really? In July? It’s warm and balmy and sunny out there—why on Earth would we want to be thinking about Christmas? And crochet afghan patterns? Have you looked at a thermometer lately? Well, the truth is, this year is already more than halfway over, and Christmas is only 158 days […]
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 flair […]
Looking for last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas? You can’t go wrong with working up this Valentine’s Day Mug Cozy for your loved ones! This would make a great little Valentine’s Day gift for your coworker that you’re close friends with – every time she sips her coffee she’ll think of you. You could even gift […]
This Valentine’s Day, I have decided that I want to give the special people in my life something truly special. Something more than just flowers, a box of chocolates or a bottle of wine. This year, I have decided that everyone will be getting something hand knit by me: a gift from the heart! Whether I […]
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 […]
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 16 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 […]
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 […]
