When a friend asks you to make something for them, you say, “OK.” When they pay you to make something, there’s pressure to do it just right. A friend asked me to make her some pot scrubbers, but I couldn’t just do that. I needed to make her a dishcloth too. I was happy enough… Continue reading Ridged Dishcloth and Pot Scrubber (Free Pattern)
Today during my morning workout (doesn’t everyone start a workout right before Thanksgiving?), I could barely lift my arms. Was it because of the two previous days of workouts or was it because I tried a new crochet technique? Sadly, it could really go either way. I had the idea to crochet some wreaths a… Continue reading Deck the Halls
The New American Oxford Dictionary defines ennui as a “feeling of listlessness or dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.” In this day and age, aren’t we all suffering from a little bit of ennui? That is the only excuse I have for not blogging in a while. It’s not that I haven’t… Continue reading Suffering from Ennui–Isn’t Everyone?
This item is currently for sale here. Painter and Art Guru Bob Ross used to say, “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” In crochet, accidents make our item unique and one-of-a-kind. Don’t go looking for stitch flaws in this blanket (though there are some I’m sure), because that’s not the kind of accident… Continue reading Grandma’s Classic Baby Blanket
When I had kids, I had two things I would not let them watch—Barney and Elmo. Barney stayed on the no list, but Elmo became beloved by my little ones. It started with a small stuffed Elmo that my daughter carried around and chewed on as a baby. She loved that thing. I still couldn’t… Continue reading Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street?
Sometimes I scroll through Ravelry or Pinterest in search of a pattern I’ve never seen or made before (yes, there are still a few of those). I’m looking for the perfect mix of modern and classic. This week, I found a new favorite. Introducing the Bakewell Baby Blanket. The free pattern by Jollijenni & Chlola… Continue reading A New Favorite
I started this pattern a few years ago. I took the method of joining from my Colorblock Blanket and added some snazzy touches. I’m not sure why I put it down, but it probably was because I ran out of yarn. I unearthed it a while ago when I was cleaning my yarn room (sorry,… Continue reading Hearts and Crosses (Paid Pattern)
I love a good corner-to-corner blanket when I’m using one color of yarn. It is an easy pattern and makes weaving in the ends so easy. But I also love a good graphgan, and the corner-to-corner blanket is the perfect vehicle. I hate weaving in ends. It’s no secret. I’ve talked about it before, but… Continue reading Spring Iris Blanket (Paid Pattern)
These are indeed strange times we are living in. We are told to stay home to keep everyone safe from the COVID-19 virus. For our family, this wasn’t much of a stretch. We already homeschool. My husband already works from home. What is different is having to go to church online, moving co-op classes online,… Continue reading Spring Tulip Blanket Pattern (Paid)
There is a lot of promise in a yarn name. If the yarn has “soft” it’s name, it had better be soft. If it has “quick” in it’s name, it better work up quickly. I picked up some Lion Brand Mandala Thick and Quick yarn in the Labyrinth colorway. I have fallen in love with… Continue reading Thick and Quick?
