A Yarntastic Life!
A few days ago, My daughter came to me and asked for me to "Please get rid of my creepy dolls." She was quick to explain that she didn't need creepy dolls because she has so many stuffed animal babies. Within twenty minutes she comes back to inform me.... she needs *another* stuffed animal hammock. I ...
Walking through shopping centers can be so inspiring for us who know how to crochet. It is really hard to let myself spend money on pricey machine crocheted items when I know I can make it myself. That being said, I have spent the last year searching for the perfect pattern to open my crochet world ...
Let's take a moment to sit back, take a deep breath.... and smile. The right to LOVE is sweeping across the states! Let's keep sharing the love! The more we love, the less room there is for hate. <3 <3 Here are 19 rainbow tutorials. Most of these tutorials are crochet, but some are cooking and ...
This bracelet is designed for a 6 inch wrist. I made mine 6.5-7 inches around for comfort. This bracelet is designed so you can easily make them smaller or larger. You may not need to adjust the pattern though.. this bracelet fit's my small wrist, my husbands huge wrist, and my 4 year olds ankle. Supplies 2 colors of ...
For the next couple months, I will be working on birthday gifts and baby shower gifts. I will do my best to either write up what I make or review and link the patterns I decide on. This is going to be a fun summer in my little crochet world so make sure you follow ...
All Free Crochet gave me a wonderful opportunity! I was given the chance to review some amazing yarn, and share a free crochet pattern using it! Check out the Lanaloft Yarn Review HERE! Get your copy of the free Beret crochet pattern HERE!
Here in Indiana, our weather has been CRAZY! One day it's around 90 degrees outside and the next is in the 50's. When the weather is changing so rapidly, we like to have legwarmers on hand for my daughter. Not only are the great for keeping her warm, but they look adorable too! We use ...
I love crocheting bags. It's so rewarding to crochet something that can be used daily! Not only do they get used daily, but they sell quickly. Making them great for craft fairs no matter what season you are selling for. Here is a list of seven crochet bags I have designed or reviewed. I am listing ...
I have spent the last week on a new pattern. Just when I realized I was almost finished, I looked at the weather to see we have rain in our forecast for the entire coming week! I really want to get an outdoor photo. So, I decided to put the new pattern release on hold ...
I decided to follow the free "One Hour Bunny Hat" (<--link to pattern) by Moogly - because I wanted a quick and simple pattern to add to my Easter crochet stash... well, my daughters. 😉 After working up the base of the hat, Ella asked me if the ears would stick up like a "real bunny". ...
This project came to me while I was at the Dollar Store. I was buying some candles and My Little Ponies... when the man behind the register complimented my daughters hat. He proceeds to tell me he is expecting.. and would love to make a crochet order. I instantly knew what I wanted to make ...
Supplies Caron Simply Soft yarn (medium weight) J-6 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Stitches FSC - Foundation Single Crochet CH - Chain SC - Single Crochet 5-DC-CL - Five Double Crochet Cluster 4-TRE_CL - Four Treble Crochet Cluster SC DEC - Single Crochet decrease (optional) FPSC - Front Post Single Crochet How to crochet a 5-DC-CL You will crochet five partial double crochets (crochet a double crochet, but ...
After making my recent- So Easy and So Perfect Bow pattern.. I decided I wanted to round up my favorite bow patterns from my own designs, and designs linked in the free crochet pattern directory, The Yarn Box. If you didn't already know, I am an editor for The Yarn Box. My sister Miranda, from Work ...
Today is "Wear your Colts colors" day at my daughters school. I asked her if she wanted a bow and she quickly said yes! Due to little time to make it, I came up with a super fast and easy version of the Boutique Bow. This bow measures about 3 inches wide and 2 inches tall. Stitches ...
Like usual, my daughter told me what she wanted me to make her next. She specifically wanted blue leg warmers. Luckily, I had just bought a lot of blue Red Heart with Love during the Black Friday sale at Walmart. I didn't want to make these like my usual HDC leg warmers. I wanted to use ...
I have been wanting to make something "Chevron" for a very long time now. When I discovered this Chevron Lace Infinity Scarf pattern by Moogly... I quickly put it at the top of my list. I did use a thicker yarn that the pattern called for. I used Red Heart With Love and a size N ...
My daughter wanted to be a fox! I knew instantly this would be a fun one to put together. You can make a fox costume too! HERE is the free Fox Hat crochet pattern. You can get the free Fingerless Gloves pattern HERE. HERE is the free Leg Warmer pattern. The free Tutu Tutorial is HERE. And HERE is the ...
The child size Fluff Cuff Leg Warmers were designed to look like fox legs. My daughter will be wearing a crocheted fox costume this year for Halloween. Be sure to also check out the free crochet patterns for the Fluff Cuff Fingerless Gloves, Fox Hat, Fox Tutu, and the Fox Tail. If you really love ...
Supplies -1.5 inch button -2 colors of your choice of medium weight yarn. I used “Terra Cotta” I Love This Yarn. (It’s a rusty orange) and “Cranberry” I Love This Yarn. (It’s a pretty rosey color) -J-6.00 MM crochet hook -Yarn needle for weaving in ends and attaching the button. -Tulle (The amount of tulle used will vary.) I bought one roll of ...
Living in Indiana, means not knowing what kind of weather Halloween will bring. Some years we have Indian Summers (or so the weather man calls them?) -while some Halloween's bring snow. To avoid the risk of my children getting cold while trick or treating door to door... I always try to make sure their costumes are ...