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Free Crochet Pattern – Leafy Scarf

The Leafy Scarf crochet pattern is more of a recipe than a pattern. The main body is a simple leaf motif from My Picot that I embellished with a nice border on the sides.

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Six years under my belt! Not dead again!

Not dead again! Woot!

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Free Nine Pointed Star Crochet Pattern

I look for items with nine pointed stars for family gifts all the the time, but it's not an easy task. The Nine pointed star is a symbol of the Baháʼí Faith and my family are followers of the religion. I found a star crochet pattern that was really nice and I got to thinking, … Continue reading Free Nine Pointed Star Crochet Pattern

The Unicorn Yarn of Loveliness

The second sweater I made this year was from Lion Brand's Mandala series in the "Unicorn" colorway (hence the name). The pattern is a super simple "V" stitch sweater from Make and Do Crew, who make really nice patterns that are easy to follow. I will probably make this sweater again in a smaller size … Continue reading The Unicorn Yarn of Loveliness

The hexagon sweater of pinkness

I made this hexagon sweater last year after I got an itch to expand my crochet skills and make something more wearable than a scarf or beanie hat. It took me a long time and I made a ton of mistakes but it was super fun to and was awesome to finish something I could … Continue reading The hexagon sweater of pinkness

Lemon Peel Stitch = The Lime Dishcloth

The Lime Dishcloth pattern is a simple cloth with a leaf loop on one corner. If you can single and double crochet, you can make this!

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Make Yarn From A T-shirt

The yarn dilemma... I need rugs for my place, the bathroom is probably one of the first places to get one. Our concrete floors are awesome but dust travels all around our combo home/workshop. I remembered, from WAY back in my brain vault, that I saw people making yarn from tshirts. In my stash is … Continue reading Make Yarn From A T-shirt

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Granny Square Frilly Scarf – Pattern Included

I made this frilly scarf for Sewing Lori in the “I Love Buttons” swap on craftster.org. I wrote down the pattern as I made another one. I’ve finally gotten around to actually typing it up. YEAH!! Granny Square Frilly Scarf  Supplies: * Any yarn you like * A hook in the size recommended for your … Continue reading Granny Square Frilly Scarf – Pattern Included

Crochet Bottle Holder with Strap – PATTERN INCLUDED

I whipped up this Crochet Bottle Holder pattern for a swap on craftster.org and thought I would share with everyone. Here is what you need. Supplies: * hook of your choice - what ever is recommended for your yarn. * cotton yarn with some stretch (I used a vintage yarn with lycra, that was lighter … Continue reading Crochet Bottle Holder with Strap – PATTERN INCLUDED

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Scarflette or Neck Warmer – PATTERN INLCUDED

I re-learned how to crochet officially!! and I made up a pattern for a neck warmer (that I'm calling a scarflette) while I was practicing that has become rather popular at my office since I started handing the extras around. The scarflette secures with a button on the back side of the flower. Here's a pretty … Continue reading Scarflette or Neck Warmer – PATTERN INLCUDED