Did I get your attention with that title? I tried to be all creative and pun-ny, but school’s back in session, and my brain is a little fried. Life as a homeschooling mom is interesting. I sometimes wonder what happens when other people’s kids go off to school. Do they have more time to themselves?… Continue reading You Alpha-bet It’s Time for Part 3–Alphabet Blocks CAL
This post may contain affiliate links. I never in my life thought I’d be writing crochet patterns. I definitely didn’t think I’d be suggesting everyone else join me for a crochet along! But, Crochet Blooger 101 says to do stuff like this. So, I tried, and it’s fun! This crochet combines two things I like:… Continue reading Are You Ready? Alphabet Blocks CAL Part 1
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase an item using one of my links, I might earn a small comission. You know how it is. You’re standing at the yarn store weighing the money in your bank account versus the new yarn on the shelf. You don’t know what you’re going to make… Continue reading Tiny Basketweave Baby Blanket–Free Pattern
It’s here as promised! The Monogram Placemat Pattern! It is customize-able with any three letters from the English language. You can purchase the pattern for $3.99 here. This was one of those times where I had a vision, and it actually worked out. I picked up 2 spools of cotton Peaches & Creme yarn from… Continue reading Monogram Placemat Pattern
Introducing the Diagonal Bobbles Blanket. If you’ve been following my Facebook page, you’ve inevitably seen this blanket in process. It popped up every once in a while after I spent an evening working on it. The pattern worked up exactly as I envisioned it. Rows of gentle diagonals create a subtle design and fantastic texture.… Continue reading Diagonal Bobbles Blanket – Free Pattern
I finished my fuzzy blanket made with Bernat Mix Baby yarn. I went for a subtle pattern, and I really like it! I think this type of blanket would be perfect for a tummy time blanket for little ones. The different textures will give them the perfect stimulation. Read more about projects I have done… Continue reading Fuzzy Diagonals Baby Blanket – Free Pattern
I picked up some Peaches & Creme cotton yarn and Red Heart Scrubby yarn from Walmart the other day. I knew I’d be making dishcloths, I just didn’t know what they’d look like! Does that ever happen to you? Or do you only buy yarn when you have a project in mind? I think we… Continue reading Double Duty Dishcloth
I finally did it! I had a vision for a star square, and after a couple of weeks of working on it off and on, I’m finished! I can’t wait to make this patriotic square into a full blanket! Below is the free pattern. If you have any questions or find any errors, let me… Continue reading Patriotic Star Square
It’s probably no secret. I’m trying to make something out of this blog. I’m slowly learning the blogging ropes. They say in crochet blogs, you have to produce patterns to get traffic. I’m working on it. I stood in the yarn aisle at Michael’s a few weeks ago, and inspiration struck. Not only did I… Continue reading A Tall Order
It snowed in Western Pennsylvania…again. Schools were cancelled along with church activities. The local college even delayed classes. My short, little dog can’t even use the bathroom unless we shovel him a spot. Ah, snow! In Western PA, we don’t get a lot of sunshine between November and April. Today I decided to make my… Continue reading I’ve Got Sunshine on a Snowy Day
