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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…
Summer is in full swing and I recently dug through my stash to see what yarn I’d like to use for a new easy crocheted sleeveless top. Because I really don’t want to make my brain work too hard in the summer, I hoped to make something fairly simple but still pretty to wear with…
It’s that time of year. We are outside as much as possible and my sunglasses are nearly a permanent fixture on my face. Sunglasses are a great way to avoid having to put make-up on when I drop my baby off at kindergarten too. Haha! I’m infamous for losing my sunglasses and not caring for…
Hi friends! A couple of years ago I designed this super easy knit top and wanted to share it again with you today. So many of you have written to me about how you’ve enjoyed the Honeycombs Knit Scarf Pattern and this uses that same mesh stitch. It’s a really simple top as you’ll see…
After crocheting the Barcelona Summer Kimono, I received many requests for a similar kimono to be made as a knit version. This knit Drop Stitch Cotton Kimono turned out to be light, drapey and comfortable to wear so I’m really happy to share it with you today. It uses easy knitting stitches including drop stitches…
