I love walking around barefoot, and with the warmer weather arriving there is no better time to make a few pairs of these beautiful crochet barefoot sandals! Perfect for a day at the beach, a bar-b-que, an outdoor wedding or even just around the house! What better way to make your feet look and feel […]
Wedding season will be on us before we know it. If you are making your own wedding decor and DIY wedding accessories, you’ll love this simply stunning free crochet flower pattern that you can use as hairpiece for your big day. It’s everything you need in a decorative hair accessory; beautiful, dainty and stunning. You’ll […]
Every lady should have a sun hat in their wardrobe, whether they are young or old. I just love sun hats and I thought I’d share some of my favorite free crochet hat patterns with you. Sometimes I wear them when my hair can’t be tamed from a windy day or getting caught in a […]
Every year, I find something new to obsess about making. This year is no exception. After making my first shawl a couple of years ago, I was completely enamored and could not believe I had never made one before. Don’t be intimated by the shawl, as I first was. Enjoy the lovely curves, twists, and turns […]
I have a pretty long commute on my way into the office, and as a result I usually have the chance to see some great wildlife. Most of my drive is through state forest preserve land, so it is not uncommon to see deer, coyotes and huge flocks of geese. But today, sitting in the […]
Despite all of the snow on the ground around us, it’s hard to imagine that Spring is right around the corner. I’ve decided that to help beat my winter blues that, in addition to organizing my yarn stash, that I will start decorating for Spring. And what better way to do that than to crochet or […]
Have you ever attempted to crochet Amigurumi patterns? There are so many different little characters you can make and fall in love with. They are great projects to have on hand when you need something quick to work, and easy to carry around. Kids and adults alike love these fun little toys, so you’ll be […]
Sometimes you need a pattern that is quick, easy and almost mindless. Just the motion of working up a blanket or other small item is soothing, and you don’t want to have to concentrate too hard on a pattern repetition. I’ve collected some of our best easiest and almost mindless patterns. You can work these […]
Have you ever wanted to make everyone you know a handmade gift? If so, you know this can be seriously rewarding, and even more time consuming. This year, you’ll be able to at least wrap gifts in warm hand knit and crocheted inspired wrapping paper from Lion Brand Yarns. You can imagine that these fabulous […]
‘Tis the season for holiday hostess gifts, and this Christmas Wine Bottle Topper is perfect for all of your festive holiday get-togethers. The Christmas Wine Bottle Topper works up quickly and uses just a small amount of red, white, and green yarn. For an extra festive finishing touch, add some holiday colored beads. The topper is […]
