simple knit, crochet & artsy things
When I began blogging, it was pretty much me tossing my crochet and knit projects onto the blog in order to keep track of them (and share as well). I still do that, but a lot more thought goes into pre-planning and sizing patterns these days. This project reminds me a little bit of the…
It’s pretty fun to share this pattern because it’s quite similar to the Vintage Crochet Top pattern that I recently posted. There were several requests for a knit version, so I hope this will please those of you who emailed me. 🙂 This top is just as simple as the crochet top, but the eyelets…
This Lil’ Mountains Purse Pouch was created in hopes of me becoming better organized. Hehe! My purse turns into a giant black hole full of makeup, wallets, change, applesauce pouches (you know what I’m talking about if you have a young child), receipts, hand sanitizer and unending other small items. Enter the “Purse Pouch” to…
It’s such an honor and so much fun to see my Light Alpaca Poncho featured in the most recent issue of Inside Crochet Magazine! A while ago Inside Crochet contacted me for a feature on blogs they love (here), and again I was thrilled to find out the poncho would be in this current issue. They…
Hey friends! I shared this pattern last year, but wanted to update it and share it again because it’s such a fun little summer project. These washcloths are made with the spider stitch, so if you love to learn new stitches this is a simple one to learn. I love knit and crocheted washcloths. In…
There are some things that us yarn folks love. One is buying new yarn. Another is trying a new yarn. 😉 I was thrilled to recently get my hands on this new Comfy Cotton Blend from Lion Brand Yarn as it seemed to be a great option for summer pieces. This “Driftwood” color option was…
My summer necessity….a big bag. I’m constantly throwing snacks, towels, sunscreen and who knows what else into a tote and heading out the door for trips around town. When I thought about making this crocheted summer bag, it made sense to stick with a good cotton in some bright colors. It’s rare for me to…
