No matter what time of year it is, my mother has to bundle up in a blanket. There have been summer nights when my father and I have been in shorts, and she starts building a fire in our wood stove. I have to agree, though, that even without being as cold-natured as she is, there […]
Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts: Free eBook!
The weather is starting to get consistently warmer, the birds are chirping more and more, and the flowers are starting to bloom – spring has sprung, everyone! And that means that Mother’s Day is almost here. By now you’ve hopefully come up with a thoughtful gift idea for your mom or at least plans for […]
Easter Extravaganza: 18 Easter Knit and Crochet Patterns
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 […]
11+ Valentine’s Day Crochet Ideas to Fall in Love With
We all know that during February, the air is filled with love, but why stop there? With these 11+ Valentine’s Day Crochet Ideas to Fall in Love With, you can make these Valentine’s-Day-themed free afghan crochet patterns, granny squares, and more to cover your home in beautifully romantic and sweet crochet pieces. From crochet heart […]
Rest and Relaxation After Holiday Madness: Calming Crochet Patterns
Now that New Years has come to pass, we are officially out of the holiday season. If you’re like me, then you need to decompress from the madness of the holidays. After all the holiday fun is over, winter starts to feel a little…cold. What better way to ride of the last months of winter […]
19 Favorite Peppermint Patterns for the Holidays
When you’re looking to add some festive cheer to your home for the holidays, break away from the traditional red and green color palette and try something a little more bright and refreshing: red and white stripes, just like a delicious peppermint swirl! There’s something so incredibly cheery about the color combination, and it always […]
Twelve Crochet Christmas Carol Patterns
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 […]
Countdown to Christmas: 10 Last-Minute Gifts
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 last minute […]
29 Last-Minute Christmas Decor Patterns
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 just three weeks 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 to […]
13 Last Minute Crochet Christmas Gifts
There are about 7 weeks left until Christmas—have you come up with your gift-giving plan this year? I know that I personally have the greatest intentions for holiday gifts, but I always seem to lack the follow through. I’ll come up with a great idea and the perfect pattern to work up for each person […]
