I had made up my mind that I wanted this super girly afghan. Like, super girly. I didn’t want something simple, I wanted something that reminded me of the very girly Minnie Mouse. And what does Minnie do best? Polka dots, amIright? After pondering it a while I realized that I could easily crochet polka…
![Want to surround your crochet project with a fun frill with ease? This crochet ruffle could NOT be easier and it doesn't matter how many stitches you have!]()
Easy Crochet Ruffle Edge
Read moreWant to surround your crochet project with a fun frill with ease? This crochet ruffle could NOT be easier and it doesn’t matter how many stitches you have! For some reason, it’s taken me quite a while to embrace a crochet border. There’s this part of me that is super antsy and wants to get…
![Hate when you finish a crochet project to see wonky edges? A single crochet border edge is all it takes for a clean, simple finish on your crochet projects!]()
Single Crochet Border Edge to Clean Ugly Edges
Read moreHate when you finish a crochet project to see wonky edges? A single crochet border edge is all it takes for a clean, simple finish on your crochet projects! You know how sometimes you’re working on something and you just KNOW that it’s going to be freaking golden? Pretty much every time I decide I’m…
![Have a kitty that loves to hide away? Using the yarn you have on hand you can create a lovely crochet cat sack hideaway they'll just love!]()
Crochet Cat Sack Hideaway
Read moreHave a kitty that loves to hide away? Using the yarn you have on hand you can create a lovely crochet cat sack hideaway they’ll just love! Here lately I have this obsession with yarn. It’s, like, a real problem. When I was traipsing through Michael’s I saw these Caron Cakes, which aren’t exactly new…
![Keep your ears toasty with this inexpensive DIY. This thick and quick pattern whips up the cutest stretchy ear warmer that will fit any size head!]()
How to Crochet a Stretchy Ear Warmer
Read moreMan, oh, man, I went back home to Oklahoma for Christmas and I have got to tell you, even though I wore long underwear every single day, I was totally unprepared for the cold. I had gotten a text message from my sister saying my nephews and mom were all fiercely anticipating seeing Mr. Rob…
![I love modern crochet patterns! This take with a colorful circle encased in white is modern and so fun. Who knew a circle granny square could look so cool!]()
How to Make Circle Granny Squares
Read moreThis post has been sponsored Red Heart Yarn. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve had this concept in my head for an afghan, white with loads of colorful polka dots. It had to be at least 10 years ago now that I first told my Mimmie, my grandmother, about my idea and though…
![Crochet in the round without that big hole in the middle by using a magic ring to start. Learn how to make this magic loop for neat centers!]()
How to Make a Magic Ring to Crochet in the Round
Read moreSo, it’s been a while, right?!? I took some time this holiday season to rest, relax and recharge my batteries, so to speak and, I have to tell you, it’s been pretty darn good for me. I’ve decided that with the new year I’m going to take more “me time” to do whatever needs to…
![Bust that stash with these fantastic little projects perfect for some stash busting crochet!]()
Stash Busting Crochet Projects
Read moreAnybody who crochets often knows all about the stash that accumulates over time. Perhaps you have a yard or 2 of this color and half a skein of that and you love them both and don’t want them to go to waste. So today I’m sharing 20+ amazing little crochet patterns and tutorials (little in…
![Crochet up a temperature afghan in homage by recording the temperature each day during a special time.]()
Temperature Afghan Crochet Project
Read moreIs there a time that means something special to you? Would you like a memento to remember that time? When I moved in with my Mr. Rob things changed a lot for me and for him. It’s been difficult. It’s been exciting. It’s been happy. It’s been sad. But overall it’s been good. It’s been…
![These crochet dish scrubbers have cotton for added fullness. These are the best little scrubbers you'll ever hook up!]()
Crochet Dish Scrubbers
Read moreThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PowerfulFusionClean #CollectiveBias I must admit there is a very, very strange part of me that loves to clean. I mean it. I LOVE TO CLEAN. Vacuuming? That’s my clean jam. Scrubbing floors? I’m so down with that. Cleaning out…
