I am so happy to let you know that my cutlery holder pattern was published in the online magazine, I Like Crochet. The pattern, Pastel Posies Silverware Holder, is a quick and easy project – you could crochet a set of four in a weekend. From the magazine, “This delightful project features three cheerful flower appliques – yellow, pink, and blue – adorning the of a simple pocket, creating a fresh, spring-inspired look for your dining table.” The Pastel Posies Silverware Holder is crocheted with Lion Brand 24/7 cotton yarn (one skein of ecru, yellow, pink, blue and grass) and an F/3.75 mm hook. . Posies up close. . .…
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Crocheting and Preparing for Christmas
Crocheting and preparing for Christmas — In mid-July I posted an article about how I get ready for a craft fair and Christmas. I’d like to say I followed through with all my plans, but as I mentioned in the article, that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes life just gets in the way and plans get changed, dropped or just forgotten. The first task on my list was completed – to review my patterns to see what I hope to crochet this year. My stack of patterns is pretty much in the same spot on my desk as they were in July. I also mentioned I found a pattern for Thanksgiving…
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Mini Word Game Stuffie Crochet Pattern
Mini Word Game Stuffie. Do you play or know someone who plays the word game, Wordle? I play it every morning – I’m addicted. ;’) According to Wikipedia, “Wordle is a web-based word game created and developed by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle. Players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word, with feedback given for each guess in the form of colored tiles indicating when letters match or occupy the correct position.” This Mini Word Game Stuffie pattern was inspired by the word game. The pattern is crocheted in single crochet stitches and requires a minimum of color changes. The vertical and horizontal lines are surface crochet slip stitches…
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July Christmas Crochet Projects
July is the month to start thinking about Christmas Crochet Projects
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Simple Dish Scrubby Crochet Pattern
Crochet the Simple Dish Scrubby with less than 20 yards of scrubby yarn.
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5 Great Angel Crochet Patterns
The angel crochet patterns featured in this post would be perfect gifts for teachers, housewarming gifts, birthday presents or Christmas gifts.
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Christmas Granny Coaster Crochet Pattern
Christmas Granny Coaster – Decorate your Christmas table with these festive Christmas Granny Coasters. The Christmas Granny Coasters are quick and easy to crochet and won’t take a lot of yarn. These coasters would make a great Christmas present, hostess gift or teacher thank you. . Christmas Granny Coaster . Materials: 1 skein (2 oz) each Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn in wine, sage and soft ecru G hook Tapestry needle Size: approximately 4 ½” across Abbreviations: (US terms) sl st – slip stitch ch- chain sc – single crochet dc – double crochet hdc spike – half double spike Special stitch: Half Double Crochet Spike Stitch – Yarn over,…
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Quick & Easy Christmas Crochet Projects
In the last year I have posted a few ideas for Christmas crochet projects. So with Christmas only six months away, I thought I would repost a few patterns and add some new ideas — it is time to get started on Christmas presents for family and friends and not wait till the last minute as I have done so many years in the past! Quick & Easy Christmas Crochet Projects I don’t think I will be crocheting any afghans, but I might make a smaller lapghan or throw. The five patterns featured back in October are a few of my favorites. Now I need to decide which one to…
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Crossing Lines Granny Square Crochet Pattern
The Crossing Lines Granny Square is a modern design that is easy to crochet as the pattern calls for double crochet stitches and chains.
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5 Great Quick Easter Crochet Patterns
5 Great Quick Easter Crochet Patterns. These five darling projects are quick, don’t require much yarn and are soooo cute!
