Yarn Stash Buster: Knitted Cowl

Are you ready for a “Yarn Stash Buster?”  This knitted cowl was a natural.  I simply used a tried and true pattern from a past post, so if you are looking for a free pattern, here it is – Easy Peasy Knitted Cowl. I’m not sure which finished cowl I like[Read more]

Cabled Baby Blanket

Another baby blanket is done!  I love making baby blankets because they are… adorable cuddly easy compared to a full sized blanket small enough to try unique or challenging designs and they are made with love for a special baby! This pattern is a knitted cable design.  A bulky yarn was[Read more]

Rapids Stitch Blanket / Afghan Pattern

It’s starting to get chilly in our part of the world.  In fact today it is cloudy and gloomy.  The perfect time to get out the afghans. Maybe you call them throws or blankets.  You know the ones, they can be found draped on the edge of a chair or couch. We hide[Read more]

Pattern: Easy Pot Scrubber

Cleaning tools don’t have to be boring.  Add a bit of color to your kitchen with this Easy Pot Scrubber Pattern.  I was introduced to this project through our church’s “Helping Hands” group.  We send these as gifts to the locals with our pastor when he travels to the mission[Read more]

Giveaway: Crochet Market Bag

  Introducing our first giveaway!  We have a crocheted market bag that would be great for gathering your produce purchased at the Farmers Market.  Or take it to the grocery store and help save our earth by not using plastic or paper bags. Bag is handmade from 100% organic cotton.[Read more]

Weekend Project: Free Easy Knit Blanket Pattern

Looking for a quick project for the weekend?  Maybe you need a wedding gift like I did. With a few weddings approaching quickly I headed to the store in search of a thick yarn.  Lion Brand’s Homespun Thick & Quick was my choice, super bulky (6) weight and oh so[Read more]

Peplum Top – Vogue 8815

I pulled out a pattern I have been meaning to try – Very Easy Vogue 8815. I have wanted to make a peplum top for quiet some time now! I chose to make view B. I pulled out some left over material from another project – the only item I[Read more]

Sock Pattern Book is Like a Well Used Cookbook

Does anyone else’s washing machine or clothes dryer eat socks (only one of the pair of course)?  Where do they go? The last sock I was missing was a hand knitted sock which caused me great sadness.  The next time I did laundry I began to think – sometimes items[Read more]