Hello, I’m back again! Life got busy… again. This time it included a cross country move from California to upstate New York. I’ve been settling into my new position at my day job. I’m also settling into my new home in the snow. Since crochet is my hobby and this blog is my side hustle, they had to be put…
Author: Kat
Crocheting a Cardigan for Mum – Lace Shell Cardigan Design Notes and Pattern so far
So here I am, still working towards a pattern for the RAINBOW DRESS I discovered an inline shell pattern a few months ago and started experimenting with it. First I made a BEAUTIFUL LIGHTWEIGHT SCARF – pattern so you can see and make one too! Then I began to work the shells in the round and out came a pattern…
Free Crochet Pattern: Stars and Stripes Sun Hat – Show Your Patriotism in Style!
Looking for a bold, fun way to celebrate your love of country this summer? We’ve got the perfect project: the Stars and Stripes Sun Hat. A brand new FREE crochet pattern that proudly shows off your patriotic spirit! With it’s classic red and white swirl crown, deep blue brim with bright white stars worked right in, this hat is a…
Charming Crochet Placemats for Your Summer Tea Parties
Afternoon tea just got a lovely handmade upgrade. We’re excited to share our newest free crochet pattern: Lace-Look Cotton Placemats. It’s a delicate, vintage-inspired design. It is made modern with crisp cotton yarn and timeless texture. These placemats are perfect for setting a charming table outdoors. Whether it’s a sunny brunch on the patio, tea under the rose arbor, or…
Popsicle Sun Hat: A Free Crochet Pattern for Summer
New Free Pattern: Popsicle Sun Hat – A Bold, Bright Summer Must-Have! Say hello to summer with a splash of color! We’re excited to introduce our newest free crochet pattern: the Popsicle Sun Hat – a playful, striped hat inspired by those sweet, fruity frozen treats we all love. With bold bands of sunny yellow, juicy orange, berry pink, and…
Create Stunning Lace Trivets for Your Home
Last week I showed you my AFTERNOON TEA COASTERS pattern. This week I’m adding to that design with these lace-look trivets. Beginning with crocheting the coaster, keep working, adding another 4 rounds, and voilà, you have a trivet! With these trivets, you can start to see the lace-shell design emerging. Next week, I’ll make it even bigger, adding a place…
Lacy Cotton Coasters: Perfect for Afternoon Tea
Modern lace look coasters – perfect for your patio table. I’ve been enjoying playing around with the in line lace shell design. First I worked in rows to make a COLORFUL LIGHT WEIGHT SCARF. Next in the round to make my ENGLISH GARDEN SUNHAT. Now I’m in the process of working it into a square to make a baby blanket…
How to make a Daisy Bralette
I was inspired by this lacy daisy set I saw in a Facebook crochet group. I think it is a paid pattern on Etsy. I decided to create something similar but not the same. I started out with a daisy then developed it into a square. I wanted to put the squares together to make a fun wearable item for…
How to Make a Daisy Granny Square
I saw this photo of a woman in a lacy beach cover up outfit. I thought it would be fun to try and make something similar. The photo was shared in a Facebook crochet group. I’m unsure of the original source. If you know it, please tell me so I can give proper credit. Wondering how to make daisies like…
How to make an English Garden Sun Hat
After finishing up the LACE SHELL SCARF last week I got the urge to make a sun hat in the same lace shell stitch design. I just love to play with stitch techniques and see what patterns I can come up with – it’s a lot of fun for me and more free patterns for you! It took me a…









