Check out this whimsical Crochet Checkers and Mushroom Bag. Pretty unusual and generous to hold a crochet bag. Life is too short to be the same as everyone else. This is done in tapestry crochet techniques that partially hide the colour to form the checkers you see. The mushroom is done as a motif, in...
9 Crochet Shamrock Patterns
Crochet Some Shamrock (Seamróg), Love A shamrock is clover and is used as a symbol of Christianity in Ireland. It is said to be a metaphor of the holy trinity. The name as we spell it here in North America is Shamrock but in Ireland was known at seamróg. Simply put it means little clover....
Thick Bead Stitch Blanket + Tutorial
The Bead Stitch in crochet is straightforward and fun to make. It's one of my favourite stitches as it can provide a lot of texture. This is the bead stitch crochet blanket. The stitch wraps around a double crochet made just before it. The wrapping happens around the post to give the texture you see....
Inspired by Joy Stitch Along 2022 Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FULL PATTERN JUMP TO VIDEOS The next full stitch along that is scheduled is called 'Inspired by Joy' designed by Jeanne Steinhilber. Developed in late Spring 2022, our testers have worked their way through the prototype. This is a five-week stitch-along. As the Inspired by JOY Stitch Along continues, more of the pattern will...
Crochet The Boss Bird Rooster Pattern
Crochet The Boss Bird Rooster The Round Rascals Rooster is part of a three-some. Designed by Michelle Moore, locally to me here, from Nova Scotia. Her little business is called AMooreEh! She is Canadian, just like me. She has a ton of paid patterns that are just delish! We had the goal to use a...
Popcorn Square Crochet Tote Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN The Crochet Peaches and Creme Popcorn Tote is a great little bag to make. Speaking bluntly, it didn't take me long to make. A couple of movies of Harry Potter back to back and I had the 13 squares done, including weaving in the ends. Be sure with this project to...
Let's Go Camping! Book Review
Step Aside Barbie, You Have A New Cooler Camping Neighbour Kate Bruning, author of a new pattern book, Let's Go Camping! has created a really fun and playful approach to crochet amigurumi. I find myself smiling with silly delight as my fingers flip each page. Even by myself in my office, I am ooohing and...
Crochet Oversized Cardigan
The Crochet Oversized Cardigan uses Bernat Blanket. Thick and comfy. Lounge around on your terms. This is a beginner-level project, as there is basic shaping. A schematic on page 3 of the pattern shows you the panels. The sleeves are not sewn on but added to the cardigan once the main neck opening and back...
Arm-Knit Sashay Cowl Knitting Pattern
Arm-Knit Sashay Cowl Knitting Pattern Extremely hot right now is arm knitting. Remarkably, Red Heart's Sashay Yarn has enough yarn in that fabulous ball to pull off an awesome size arm knit cowl! Seriously! I know it's hard to believe. You can get the free pattern, Arm-Knit Sashay Cowl Knitting Pattern. I have also produced...
How To Knit Honeycomb Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Easy-to-follow textured knit baby blanket called Honeycomb Baby Blanket using Red Heart Super Saver. I've always been curious as I see this combination in mittens and hats at the local farmer's market. Was it that hard to do? Just for fun, I wanted to try this for myself, and by gawd, it worked! I learned...
Knit Spiral Hat for Adults
A bit of texture for a knit hat to keep you mentally interested in completing this warm winter hat. I have to learn how to this hat as I have the perfect yarn for it. It has my curiosity peaked! This is using a discontinued yarn, Bernat Super Value Stripes but that doesn't stop me...
Crochet Big Cables Baby Blanket Pattern
Crochet Big Cables Baby Blanket Crochet Big Cables Baby Blanket is just really lovely in texture. Using the latest Bernat Baby Blanket Dappled yarn. You can see there are only 3 cable braids throughout the blanket. If you want me to figure out the repeat pattern stitch counts, please leave me a comment below and...