Do you ever find yourself wishing you could find the yarn mother load. Often in the crochet groups someone will post a picture of their mother load stash, whether it be given to them, found at Goodwill or Estate Sales. I’ve been to Goodwill a few times and I never find anything. While in one of… Continue reading Finally Yarn Overload
Here’s something quick and fast to make for that last minute gift. It’s a cowl using 3 strands of yarn. Grab 3 skeins of your favorite worsted weight yarn and a Q hook. I chose I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby. This yarn is soft and squishy compared to Red Heart Super Saver. I Love… Continue reading Something Quick
This is an easy infinity scarf to make, it should take between 2-3 hours to crochet. Variegated yarn makes this scarf burst with color. The stitches used are basic and you must know how to foundation double crochet, front and back post double crochet. Remember the internet is your friend, there are many tutorials… Continue reading Rainbow Twist Infinity Cowl
My fringed cowl was slightly modified from Posh Patterns Blog. I used Bernat Softee Chunky yarn in Wine. Instead of chaining 43 I chained 60 and crocheted 10 rounds instead of 7 rounds. Depending on your tension I would suggest purchasing 2 skeins. I needed the extra skein for the fringes. The cowl can be completed… Continue reading Holy Cowl
If you have noticed Joann’s yarn section has been looking pretty slim to none during the last 4 weeks. I was able to pick up many skeins on clearance and yarn that I normally wouldn’t purchase. Something new must be coming. Every Saturday I would go back to watch the disappearance of the yarn. Beyond… Continue reading Big Twist
It’s not hardly cold here in Virginia. It was in the upper 70’s today and it’s still September. Christmas and Halloween decorations are out already. Why do they rush the holidays? During my trolling on social media I’ve come across some cold weather crocheting patterns. These are free patterns but if you would like for me to… Continue reading Cold Weather is Coming
Materials RedHeart Super Saver Burgundy (A) Gold (B) White (C) I Hook Tapestry Needle Scissors Abbreviations sc – single crochet hdc – half double crochet st – stitch Pattern Notes: Back Loop Only (BLO) in every stitch throughout pattern Change color in last stitch Gauge not important Instructions Row 1: With A, ch190, hdc in… Continue reading Back Loop Only Scarf
Something to make in between my winter projects and will be just in time for summer. I have plenty of cotton yarn to use up.
It’s great that it has a written pattern and a video for those who don’t read patterns. The instructions look easy and simple to follow.
Whew, it’s been awhile since I’ve blogged. This pattern was written awhile back and I had every intentions on getting it posted. But instead I carried it in my bag for months, smh. Again, I like simplicity and this turned out to be a very quick dishcloth to make. Now let’s get down to business… Continue reading Criss Cross Dishcloth
Twist and Shout Dishcloth Supplies: I (5.5mm) Hook 1 Skein Cotton Yarn (Brand does not matter) Scissors Tapestry Needle Special Stitches Shell – 5dc in one stitch Instructions Row 1: Ch 28, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across, turn. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, *skip next… Continue reading Twist and Shout Dishcloth
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