A Yarntastic Life!
The V-Stitch is my go to stitch when making blankets. It works up quick and makes large holes. Large holes are great for reducing the risk of SIDS with babies and also great for those who love sticking their toes through their handmade blankets. This is the 3rd blanket I have made like this.. and ...
If you follow my blog, you already know that I bought a new/used vehicle. I recently wrote out a free console cover crochet pattern. Now it is time to cover the cut up steering wheel! I did a quick search for free patterns but to my surprise, there really are not any to choose from. So here ...
I needed something to attach to my keys and help me find them while I dig aimlessly through my purse. I didn't want to use my ugly keys for the photo so I used one of the "magic keys" I ordered my daughter online. She is waiting patiently to discover a magic door to test her ...
I have made many other washcloths. Each time, I try to improve them for my own liking. First I had to learn about the importance of sizing (all purpose cleaning), hook size/holes in the washcloth, and the direction you stitch = the direction it stretches and stretches. Although I love all of my washcloths from the past... ...
The Mustache Mug Cozy is a fun project to work up when needing to take a break from those many other WIP's you have been working on. The free crochet Mug Cozy pattern (designed by Three Beans in a Pod) is perfect for custom orders and gifting. I chose to use this pattern because after testing ...
Last year I had written puppet patterns for a Snake and a Lion. My daughter loved them both so much that I knew I wanted to make more. I have finally sat down and figured out an even BETTER puppet than ever before 🙂 I made this one with cotton yarn so we can also ...
Last week, my mother and I went YARN SHOPPING!!! While we are admiring all of the beautiful yarns at Hobby Lobby, I asked her what she would like for Mothers Day. My sweet mom says "coasters." <-- This is one thing I love so much about my mom. She could have easily said "a bedspread." ...
Every morning my daughter sits on the floor in front of the TV asking for her cereal. After she takes about 5 bites of her fruit loops she lifts the bowl up to drink the milk- like she has seen me do. It never fails, the milk and cereal go everywhere. When I was a young ...
Once a week, a few members of my family and I meet up for a Bible study. It never fails, I always forget my highlighter and pen. This week, I had an *aaaah* moment when I realized I could design something to attach to my Bible that could hold and store my highlighter. Eliminating my ...
About a week ago my sister, Miranda, from Work At Home Adventures asked me to make her a Potholder and Washcloth set for her to give to some lucky person as a gift. (Yes, anyone who receives a handmade item as a gift is lucky!) My sister supplied the yarn and everything! She brought me one ...
After creating the Simple Dish Cloth and the Shell of a Washcloth, I knew I would be making many more washcloths to give away during Christmas. Here are a few I made with the little bit of cotton yarn I have left. I will soon be going out to get more yarn! When making ...
I have been trying to think of ways to use my scrap yarn up. If you are following me on Facebook you know that I am doing my best not to buy yarn until my stash is just about gone. I have been doing pretty good too! And thanks to this new pot holder pattern ...
 After crocheting up my Simple Dishcloths,  I HAD to test them out!!! Not only are they truly amazing with dishes but I actually loved it for ME in the shower too!! Yeah, I know, I know... I didn't think I would like it but I was wrong!  I will be crocheting many more washcloths and dishcloths ...
I have been told many times by many people that I should start making washcloth sets. The thought of washing with a crocheted cotton washcloth did not sound very pleasant. Last week, the hubs and I took the kids to a nearby Canal Days where I Â seen many stands selling handmade items. At one of ...
After popular demand I decided to write out a free pattern for this beautiful beach bag I designed for my mom. Â I tested this out when taking a trip to Altoona, PA. I was able to put 3 beach towels, diapers, wipes, sun screen, Tylenol, 3 changes of clothes for my daughter, a small blanket, ...
If you follow me on Facebook you probably already know I have been crocheting a variety of coasters. In the process I have created a  quick, simple, easy and free pattern for you of the ideal coaster. Supplies: F/5-3.75 mm hook Medium weight/4 ply "I Love this Cotton" Abbreviations: CH - Chain SC - Single Crochet HDC - Half Double Crochet Instructions: Step 1: ...
A few weeks ago my nieces were at my house visiting. It was a hot day so I decided to give them each a Popsicle as they were about to leave. When my Sister was putting her girls in their car seats one of them cried out "Its burning me!!!" So  I created this free ...
When visiting with family on Easter,  I asked my gramma what she would like for me to make for her. She said "A doily" :O Im sure she seen the panic on my face because she quickly said "..or anything."  But after I found this beautiful FREE pattern on Ravelry, I couldn't resist.  The flowers are ...
Here are the flowers I passed out for Easter. 😀 For each stem I just used 2 pipe cleaners  and twisted one end into a loop to make my Magic circle. Once the middle of the flower was crocheted, I twisted the loop a little more to make it tighter and closed.  My Daisy pattern ...
This free crochet pattern is quick, simple and a perfect way to organize a play room. STOP! This pattern has been updated and perfected - View BEST version HERE! Supplies: worsted weight yarn N  hook Abbreviations: CH – chain DC – double crochet SC – single crochet Instructions: 1. CH 7, Slip stitch into first CH 2. CH 109, Slip stitch into 7th CH from hook. 3.Turn. ...