So, here’s this little guy-about to take his first plunge into the icy waters! This is my first time creating a pattern for a crocheted animal. I wanted something that could be done easily, but also something with a cute factor. His little baby feathers and wide eyes could cheer anyone up (he could be for a boy or girl,…
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Leather and Burlap Fringe Coasters
I enjoy an easy (key word – easy) sewing project in between crochet and knitting. These coasters are great because the faux leather looks super cool and wipes clean easily. The burlap and leather together is what I think makes them unique. I originally had made these for myself, but gave them to my mom…
Knit Bunny Hat Pattern
With spring and Easter within sight, I wanted to make my daughter a bunny hat. I hoped for something vintage yet modern, sweet and boutique-like, all at the same time. The ears had to stand up, and this was a bit of a challenge. With some trial and error, they stand up and flop around just how I…
Black and White Color Block Beginner Knit Infinity Scarf
I bought a scarf that I LOVED from a fancy store in the mall about 5 years ago. The thing would never go out of style because it was perfect. An extra long scarf in a gorgeous cream color with a loose knit look, and long soft tassels. My all time favorite scarf! And then….I washed it. On accident. …
Crochet Mountain Wall Hanging – As Seen In Homespun Magazine
I love making things for my daughter and me to wear, but I also really enjoy making things for our house. Instead of another accessory (though I will be posting a knit scarf in the next week), I went for a new wall hanging. Triangles are fun, and there are so many things you can do…
Prettiest Frosted Plum Beginner Crochet Cowl
So, as of late I have been dreaming of spring. Parks, nature, gardens, flowers….. However, the reality is, there is still snow on the ground. Sooooo I decided to take some spring color, a giant hook, and make a winter accessory. It turned out to be the squishiest, coziest one skein, one hour cowl that I’ve done! It’s…
St. Patty’s Easy Crochet Boot Cuffs with Poms
Classy Leprechaun – Easy Crochet Boot Cuffs St. Patrick’s Day is all about over the top green, whimsical leprechauns, and luck. Are you in a pinch not to get pinched like me? I wanted to make something that will be fun to wear on St. Patrick’s Day, but cute enough to pull off year…
How to Make An Easy Pom-Pom with Yarn
Pom-poms can add a fun element to so many projects. Use them for gift wrapping, slippers, hats, or just about anything you can think of. It is easy to make a pom-pom with nothing but your hands, yarn and scissors. Below is a photo tutorial on how to do just that! You will need: Yarn…
How to Sew and Print Your Own Tea Towels
It is so simple to make your own tea towels! They are not only pretty, but also eco-friendly. In the past, muslin was widely used for kitchen towels. These double sided towels are made with 100% cotton unbleached muslin, which you can find at almost any fabric store. Unbleached muslin is great as it has…
How I Crocheted A Pendleton Selvage Rug with Poms
Crochet Pendleton Selvage Rug I’ve known about world renown Pendleton wool since I was a wee child, when my parents got one of those classic rainbow striped Pendleton blankets ( better know as the Glacier National Park Blanket ) for their king bed. A few weeks ago, in internet land, I came upon Pendleton Woolen Mills Outlet. There…
Easiest Knit – Hip Spring Scarf Cowl
I’m seeing spring clothes out in the stores everywhere, so I decided to knit myself an easy little spring scarf. This is a perfect scarf for a beginner. It knits up fast on big needles, and is luxuriously soft! I made this one with Lion Brand Nature’s Choice, 100% Organic Cotton (cotton’s nice and cool for the…
True Beginner-First Project Crochet Washcloth
I wanted to post a pattern that would work for a first time project. Washcloths are great first projects because even if they don’t turn out perfect, they are still useable! Let’s be honest here, my first project was a washcloth. It looked like anything but a washcloth. However, it remains my daughter’s favorite washcloth…
Little Lamb- Easy Crochet Hat
With the recent warm weather here, I am jumping ahead a bit to spring! I whipped up this little lamb hat yesterday. I will post the pattern soon, but here are some pics of how it turned out!
Coal Miner’s Fingerless Mitts
Easy “Coal Miner’s Fingerless” Mittens So I’m loving my other straw colored fingerless mittens so much that I wanted to make another pair that are slightly different. I am liking the fit of these even better. My last pair were knit flat, so I wanted to do some in the round. This was only my second time using DPN’s, so it had…
Quick Spring-like Mandala Ideas & Granny Squares
I used Lily Sugar N Cream Cotton for each of these. They have great colors to play around with, and I love their cotton for absorbency and texture.
Knit Flat Fingerless Mittens – Straw Bed Fingerless Gloves
As a beginner knitter, I wanted to find a pattern for fingerless gloves. There are definitely a lot of patterns out there, but I wanted something fast and that didn’t have to be knit in the round. Let me knit it straight, will you?! So I ended up creating my own little pattern with…
Scarves and Cowls – Oh My!
Chunky Knit Charcoal Cowl – Toddler I knit a scarf as a Christmas gift had a little over half of a skein left of Bernat Mega Bulky Yarn (love this big, fat yarn!). I thought it would be perfect to make my daughter another cowl. I knit it flat, but it would be lovely knit in…
Beginner Crochet Black Eyed Susan
Black Eyed Susan I’ve been looking at different flowers all over the web because I want to add some to my daughter’s ballet bag. After seeing several I liked, I wanted to come up with some easy patterns for what I pictured on her bag. For the center of the Black Eyed Susan,…
