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Do you love to read? Then you need an oversized shawl to keep you cozy and warm while you snuggle up with that good book! One of the best ways to take care of yourself and take some time to recharge is to pick up a good book. I love to read. I choose to […]
Announcing the Crochet 4 Me design event! Treat yourself to some beautiful designs chosen just for you! We crocheters are a giving bunch, aren’t we? If you’re like me, you spend months planning what you’ll be making for Christmas gifts. Once those gifts are chosen, you take time to carefully choose the perfect yarn. Most […]
Bring the ‘snow’ indoors without the cold (brrrr…) and protect your furniture at the same time with this fun free crochet coaster pattern. The Winter Wonderland Coaster free crochet pattern includes the round version of the coaster, highly adaptable to any need you may have. Coasters are like pencils, reading glasses and the like – […]
It’s that time of year when we find ourselves only thinking about Christmas and holiday gift giving and all of the decorating that goes with that season. If you’re like me, your list of handmade gifts is long and you really need to spend most of your crafting time working on those gifts. However, it […]
Need a quick, stylish accessory for the colder weather? The Crossroads Ear Warmer provides cozy, warm coverage when the weather turns blustery and cold. Ear warmers are a convenient alternative to a hat. They keep you warm without the dreaded hat hair! It’s a stylish winter accessory – you can wear it over your hair […]
Hanging the Christmas ornaments on our freshly cut tree is a huge family tradition every year. Here’s how it goes… We pour ourselves a mug of eggnog or fix our favorite cocktail. We turn on Mannheim Steamroller Christmas music. Then we lovingly open the boxes of ornaments brought up from storage. As we pull each […]
On Friday, October 22, the Drunken Granny Scarf will be featured as part of the 12 Weeks of Christmas blog hop hosted by Bernadine of “Me n my Hook”. For 24 hrs, the pattern is 30% off with a discount code. You can find the code on the main event post by clicking on the […]
Cowls are a handy women’s accessory item when you need to add a pop of color to a neutral outfit, or dress up a casual outfit, or just step out into the cool weather with a light jacket. Fall, and the transition of seasons, is my favorite time to pull out cowls. They provide just […]
It’s finally feeling like fall and I’m seeing pumpkins all over the place. This transitional season is definitely one of my favorites. I love the cooler weather, the clear blue skies and the vibrant foliage colors. While the colors change outside, it’s time to add some fall decor inside your home. Pumpkins are hugely popular […]
September 15 is Make a Hat Day. It’s a day to make a hat and have a little fun. I’ve just written a post about Make a Hat Day and making hats for charity. You can read the post “Crochet for Charity” HERE. Remember, you can make a hat for anyone. Use some of your […]
