Just in time for Valentine’s Day I crocheted this cute little purse and I love how the pink hues of the variegated cotton yarn really pop against the stormy grey background. I had a lot of fun designing this sweet little bag and I’ve written out the pattern so you can make it too! It would make a great Valentine’s…
I love playing with cotton yarn and adore all the different colors it comes in. Since it’s almost Valentine’s Day I thought it was time to use more cotton and develop a different kind of heart design. Using the diagonal ribbing technique found in my Color Splash Sun Hat and Fast-Forward Chevron Purse designs, this pattern uses variegated yarn to…
I love designing crochet items for women and sometimes children but thought it was time I offered something for men. You know, because they need things too! I’d had this lovely skein of cream and black Lion Brand Scarfie yarn for a while but hadn’t been able to decide what to make with it. Since the yarn already had different…
Ah! Spring! The weather is getting warmer, beautiful blossoms bursting on the trees, lambs leaping in the fields, and a whole lot of new babies are on the way! I love making itty bitty little baby things! And with all those new babies coming I’m sure to be headed to a lot of baby showers this season. Enter… the perfect…
This week on my crocheting adventures I decided to have a go at designing some simple baby booties. I recently bought some of the new Loops & Threads Wellness Baby yarn from my local Michael’s craft store. I love how it’s hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and oder-free – perfect for making delicate little baby things. Also, there are 12 beautiful colors…
My boy loves all things space, planets and black holes. When I asked him what he wanted to be for Halloween he said he wanted to be an alien. He loves the fun things I crochet for him and had a lot of fun the last few years wearing the spider and web outfit I made for him. So, he…
Hook – G/6 – 4.25mm CC1 – light pink CC2 – soft white CH – Chain DC – Double Crochet FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet SC – Single Crochet FPSC – Front Post Single Crochet SS – Slip Stitch Start with CC1 and make a magic ring. Rd 1: CH 2 and make 11 DC in ring, pull magic…
Hook – G/6 – 4.25mm Yarn – Red Heart Super Saver in Orchid – Medium weight 4 CH – Chain DC – Double Crochet FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet SS – Slip Stitch Start with a magic circle. Rd 1: CH 2 and make 11 DC in ring, pull circle closed and SS…