Because Pom Poms are simply such awesome knit or crochet project embellishments, I’ve really come to love a good old yarn puff. Don’t know how to make a pom pom yet? Don’t worry! You’re not alone. I’ve had crafters who have been knitting or crocheting for years come to me asking if I use a pom-pom
Read MoreWe knit and crochet addicts need to have a little fun every so often too, right!? Nobody has to mention the fact that we’re usually having fun….with our hooks and needles, haha. Anyways, I totally loved the response to the “Crafting Confessional” post a few weeks back….Sounds like we’ve all developed a few bad crafty
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Why shouldn’t your bedroom be filled with reminders of all the things you love? Including yarn, knitting, crochet, hooks and needles!? Here are 4 incredible ways to incorporate your love of everything crafty into your most personal space. 1. Accent your space with something hand-made, beautiful, and comfortable! Try this free Knit Cushion Pattern: Or
Read MoreIt’s been one of those days….you know the kind. The kind where I simply can’t work up the motivation to do anything other than surf the internet (which has actually led to some excellent finds today!) or take a nap. It’s a wonder I’m ever able to get anything done knowing that my work is
Read MoreIt’s time for some crafting confession….. Comment on this post and let me know what your worst crafting habit is (or at least what those around you claim it might be)! Hehehe….I’m eagerly anticipating a jolly good laugh while reading these! [mc4wp_form id=”897″]
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This adorably tiny crochet cow features hearts for spots and has love in his eyes! In order to get the free pattern: 1. Share this blog post with your friends on Facebook or Twitter! See the handy little share buttons at the very bottom of this post? Use those to make it easy or
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It suddenly hit me this morning that, as usual, I’m totally behind the curve on Valentine’s Day designs! I may still have time to sneak in one or two new patterns if I’m super quick, but gosh….I need to keep better track of the calendar! With this realization, though, I went off on a fun
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After all the Christmas gifts have been opened, the food has been cooked, and the Holiday festivities are winding down….you deserve one more gift! Get one of my patterns for free over on Ravelry for the next 48 hours. (December 25th through 27th). In order to get your freebie: 1. Please Share this post
Read More***This promotion has ended. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter to get notification of more freebies and fun*** Once again, in the spirit of Christmas (only 4 days left! Yay, yay, yay!) I’m gifting you one of my fav patterns….the Butterfly Stitch Hat and Shorts Set Crochet Pattern! This pattern will be free
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***This promotion has ended – be sure to sign up for the newsletter to receive more coupons, freebies, and fun!*** In the spirit of Christmas (and only 8 days until the day!) I’m gifting you one of my all time favorite patterns….the Snowflake Pixie Bonnet! This pattern will be free today only, so make sure
Read MoreIf you’d like to win 10 free patterns of your choice (come on – you and I both know you do!), comment on this post. You don’t have to say anything particular, but I’ll be extra super impressed if you take the time to tell me what your favorite thing about December is. For extra
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I don’t often share behind the scenes stuff about my designing process….Probably because I’m such a mess over here! In fact, it always really makes me smile when people compliment my work with “you’re so talented! This must be so easy for you.” or similar statements. The truth is, designing new patterns isn’t “easy” for
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We’ve all had those moments….you know, the ones where you just want to shrink away because you have a contrary opinion? Apply this to the world of knit and crochet, though, and things can get even more interesting. I recently stumbled upon an awesome thread about “Unpopular Knitting Opinions” over on Reddit. Some of the
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I so enjoy getting to do these designer showcases! It’s a breath of fresh air for me to step out of my box, admire other designer’s creativity, and share their work. Jackie Ramsdell, from Blankies By Jackie, is the designer of the day…..and gosh is her stuff cute!! She’s known for these ADORABLE little lovey
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Shortly after our move to Hawaii, a wonderful reader told me about the challenge of the un-changing seasons here. She mentioned that her mother, who is also from Colorado, still misses the changing of the seasons even after years in Hawaii. She encouraged me to celebrate the Holidays with decorations around the house in order
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If you’re anything like me (don’t try to deny it – we both know you are!) then you’ve probably got little bits of yarn hiding all over your house. You’ve got ends that you just couldn’t throw away stuffed into odd little purses, and you have glass jars filled with 10 yard yarn balls so
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I have to admit…..I’ve recently strayed from my usual path of adorable knit and crochet hats…..My son recently put in a super special request and I’ve been having a blast working up something a little different. If you knew me in person you would know that I am terrible at keeping secrets…..terrible may even be an
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Treat yourself to something special today! Get one of my patterns for free over on Ravelry! In order to get your freebie: 1. Please Share this post on Facebook or Twitter (see those handy little Facebook and Twitter icons at the end of this post? Just click one of them, and the share screen
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There’s an odd discrepancy between what the Fall season looks like in my mind, and what it actually looks like around my house…. When people start talking about Fall, I picture over-sized sweaters made of super bulky yarn, burnt orange and brown wreaths hanging on the front door, and adorable baby pumpkins decorating empty surfaces. Somehow,
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Despite Facebook trying to ruin our fun, the 10K Giveaway was still quite a success! Plus, because of the issues with “likes” during the giveaway, a group of the vendors has gotten together to make sure we re-connect you with all the new shops you love. Watch your Facebook and twitter feeds starting the beginning
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I’m so happy to be featuring Mary Gonzales of Mary’s Knittin’ Designs for another designer showcase today! Mary just recently started writing up her designs, and she’s doing a beautiful job with it! Please head over and check out all her delectable work on her Ravelry Page. Mary has written up a gorgeous sample pattern for
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My mom recently sent me this super cute photo….I have no idea where it came from, or who created it, but they’ve got me pegged……My reply to her was “Minus the cats (I’m allergic), I’m pretty sure that’s what heaven looks like.” In celebration of reaching 10,000+ Facebook Friends, I’ve set out to bring you
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Once upon a time, a little inkling of an idea entered my mind. The idea was full of promise, but also filled with challenges. As time passed, I continued to come back to the idea over and over again. It was an idea I simply couldn’t ignore. I’m not usually one to write such a demanding pattern….I
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Our move to Hawaii has been….interesting. We’ve had our ups and downs here, and we’ve been on some pretty wild adventures! Now that we’ve tried it, I totally understand why Hawaii isn’t overpopulated…..it’s ridiculously hard to move here! Most of our time here has been spent jumping over some kind of hurdle. It seems like once
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