Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase an item using one of my links, I might earn a small comission. You know how it is. You’re standing at the yarn store weighing the money in your bank account versus the new yarn on the shelf. You don’t know what you’re going to make… Continue reading Tiny Basketweave Baby Blanket–Free Pattern
This post contains affiliate links. Two years ago, my husband gave me graph paper for Christmas. That may seem like an odd gift to you, but I was actually very touched by his thoughtfulness. I had been making a pattern of my own using the filet crochet method, and he cared enough and remembered and… Continue reading Alphabet Blocks Blanket Crochet Along
The Moogly Crochet Along is a highlight of my week. Today’s square was no exception. It was square number #14, and I’m actually all caught up! Today’s square is Clusters in the Corner Square by the Underground Crafter. Upon first glance, I wasn’t sure about this one. I’m not a huge fan of corner squares… Continue reading Corner Clusters and New Techniques
My kids counted more than 100 lightning strikes as we ate dinner tonight. It was the perfect storm to sit and watch. The lightning cascaded down the sky, but the thunder remained distant enough that no one was brought to tears. In the words of my daughter, “It’s like watching white fireworks.” They really enjoyed… Continue reading The Perfect Storm
There are so many times I struggle with priorities. I try to simplify life, but I’ve got many irons in the fire and it’s hard to do. Which thing should I be devoting myself to? Am I doing too much? Should I crochet while there are dishes in the sink? Prioritizing is a constant battle… Continue reading Unfettered Joy
It’s here as promised! The Monogram Placemat Pattern! It is customize-able with any three letters from the English language. You can purchase the pattern for $3.99 here. This was one of those times where I had a vision, and it actually worked out. I picked up 2 spools of cotton Peaches & Creme yarn from… Continue reading Monogram Placemat Pattern
A couple of days ago, the temperature hit 91 degrees. That’s turn the air conditioner hot, and the humidity has been insane. But I’m ok with 91 because it meant I got to use a new color in my blanket: hot pink. It goes so nicely with the yellow center that it looks just like… Continue reading April Showers Bring May Flowers – A New Hue
It’s week five of the Fruit Salad Crochet Along. I’m sure you have all of your blocks done and are just waiting to join, right? Confession: I did a Fruit Salad Sampler. I just joined nine squares, but it shows how versatile this pattern is. Join them vertically in a line for a table runner,… Continue reading Enjoying the Salad – Fruit Salad CAL Part 5
For the first time, you can see all the Fruit Salad squares in one place! Each of these squares can go together or stand alone. Click on the picture to go to the pattern.
Welcome to week 4 of the Fruit Salad CAL! Today we are finishing up the fruit squares. Next week we will work on joining them together and actually making our “salad.” If you’re just joining us, make sure you check out the previous posts: prepping, picking a size, part 1, part 2, part 3. Both… Continue reading Grapes and Watermelon – Fruit Salad CAL Part 4
