Counting our two daughters, we currently have eight kids between the two sides of the family; ALL of them are 4 years old or younger. That makes for a lot of popsicle eating! Prior to seeing these explode all over crochet forums and blogs, we were using the highly sophisticated method of wrapping a paper … Continue reading Popsicle Holder
Ever found yourself at Aldi's rummaging through your purse or car for a quarter to get your cart? Save yourself the hassle and keep a quarter handy with this little guy! He's small enough to attach to a keychain, purse, or diaper bag, but big enough to easily get your quarter in and out when … Continue reading Turtle Quarter Keeper- Free Pattern for Aldi’s Shoppers
Okay, so I have lots of WIPs and projects on my to-do list, but this is one I truly hope to help with. My local juvenile law committee has implemented this program in our Juvenile Court System. I am SO excited about this. I worked with so many families that had so many concerns about … Continue reading Crochet for a Cause
Summer weather is here, and it's a great time of year for smaller, non-winter clothing projects like dishcloths and other household goods. I did the Elizabeth cardigan CAL from Heart Hook Home this spring and fell in love with the mini bean or Elizabeth stitch. I kept thinking how soft and squishy it was and … Continue reading Mini Bean Dishcloth
After a long break, I've got a new video uploaded to YouTube. It's the next size up for my basic double crochet beanies. You can find the tutorial here: Basic Beanie 6-12 months
As soon as I found out I was due in late December, I knew I would need to make a winter/cold weather animal Sleepsack and hat for the baby. I had made a lamb for my older daughter who was born in April. I had it narrowed down to a polar bear or a penguin. … Continue reading Penguin Hat
Sleepsacks are both adorable and practical. There is no folding of blankets and no re-covering of escaped feet. My babies both wanted to have free arms which made traditional swaddling impractical. However, I could get them both to be content in their sleepsacks. They also make adorable photos and can easily be customized in both … Continue reading Basic Sleepsack (bulky yarn)
It's been awhile since I checked in. First, I am happy to announce that the baby has arrived. She got here on December 22nd, so we were able to be home to celebrate Christmas with both of our girls. It was an awesome holiday. Here's some photos of my new little model: (I will be … Continue reading Checking In
After doing a few sets of fingerless gloves and headbands, I decided to make a matching hat as well. This hat is worked in rounds from the bottom up. It's made using bulky weight yarn, so it's nice and thick, which should mean nice and warm, too! It pairs well with my Simple Ribbed Fingerless … Continue reading Simple Ribbed Hat
Beautiful fingerless gloves that are easy to make! They are worked in the round in one piece with no seams. Pictured above with my Simple Ribbed Ear Warmer Supplies: Size J Crochet hook Bulky Yarn- I used about 3/4 skein of Deborah Norville Serenity with Sequins Scissors Skills: Double Crochet Front Post and Back Post … Continue reading Simple Ribbed Fingerless Gloves
