There’s nothing so endearing as tiny babies folded into tiny positions. This adorable pea pod style snuggle sack will keep your little one all cozily wrapped up in those first few weeks. Forget the swaddle and slip baby into this cute newborn cocoon. It’s also perfect as a newborn photo prop. This cocoon comes in
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The Sprightly Beanie is the perfect opportunity to make something colorful and do some fun stitch work. Made using moss stitch and four colors, this is a project that you won’t want to put down. This free crochet hat pattern features worsted (4) weight yarn and size 5.5mm (I) crochet hook. Pattern features all sizes
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The Sprightly Beanie is the perfect opportunity to join fun and practicality. This project looks intimidating with all the different colors, but it’s actually quite simple. The finished knit hat is a great winter option and can be made to match any style or wardrobe. This free knit hat pattern features worsted (4) weight yarn
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If there’s anyone who knows the spirit of celebration….it’s a football fan! It’s clear true football fans are totally in the moment as they rocket out of their chairs repeatedly….cheering, jeering, and beering in my experience, haha. If you’ve witnessed this football fan phenomenon, then you know that the love of the game doesn’t totally
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If there’s anyone who knows the spirit of celebration….it’s a football fan! It’s clear true football fans are totally in the moment as they rocket out of their chairs repeatedly….cheering, jeering, and beering in my experience, haha. If you’ve witnessed this football fan phenomenon, then you know that the love of the game doesn’t totally
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It’s becoming more and more apparent to me as I grow older (and maybe a pinch….maybe just a pinch???….wiser) that life truly is made of the little things. It’s the way my one year old Theo toddles over and rests his ear against my heart every morning with a big old grin on his dirty
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Being a knitter certainly comes with its perks….like the ability to create the most adorable fruity summer outfits for new babies. This knit baby shorts set is cute in solid colors….but dress it up like a strawberry and you’re sure to win. This free knit baby pattern features bulky (5) yarn and size 6.0mm (US10)
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Summer babies are so much fun…. There’s simply too many adorable summer-y clothes to spoil these fresh warm weather lovers with. From watermelons, to bugs, to strawberries….dressing baby up in anything summer related is a blast. When I first started designing, I also did Newborn photography. So I was constantly exploding with cute ideas for
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There’s something simply beautiful in asymmetry. Sadly, knit and crochet patterns don’t always lend themselves to asymmetrical designs that really work. You’ll see many, many rectangular projects, but oh so few with a little bit of shape interest. My free Shell Scarf Crochet Pattern was designed to turn heads with the beautiful curves and lines
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There are a few things on my crafty bucket list, that even at my younger age I’ve been super excited to check off. One of those has been to work with Red Heart. They’re an excellent company to work with and I’ve had a super time designing some patterns specially for them. If you’re a
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Back when I first started designing knit and crochet patterns in 2011, Charlie, my first child, was my sweet little cupcake. Looking back at that time now, it feels like I had endless amounts of time to dote on my little cupcake. Which is why I started making all sorts of cute hats in the
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The air has been thick with the sweet scent of rain and everything has been feeling lighter here in Colorado. Spring seems to have finally sprung, and I am feeling SO good about it. We’ve been busy around our little farm attempting to hatch some more yellow perch (pretty sure we’re failing though…), prepping the
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Little kids wearing little ears always make me smile. Which is just one of the reasons I love this pattern so much…..this crochet hooded cowl pattern will make your little one irresistible! This free hooded cowl crochet pattern comes in both knit and crochet (get the knit pattern here) features bulky (5) weight (or use
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What’s the only thing sweeter than dressing a little one up as an adorable animal? Making yourself an equally cute accessory to match. My Rustic Raccoon Hooded Cowl pattern is the perfect knit pattern for those matching sets. With sizes Newborn through Adult included, you could make one for every member of the family! This
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With spring right around the corner, it’s that time of year when the boots go out of season, and the flats come into season. And along with flats and spring weather comes the perfect opportunity to sport some cute crochet leg warmers! This free Leg Warmers Crochet Pattern comes in both knit and crochet (get
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With spring right around the corner, it’s that time of year when the boots go out of season, and the flats come into season. And along with flats and spring weather comes the perfect opportunity to sport some cute knit leg warmers! This free Leg Warmers Knitting Pattern comes in both knit and crochet (get
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With the Netherlee Mystery Make-A-Long right around the corner (can’t believe we start next week!) I’ve been busy, busy over here prepping all the final touches and pattern associated with that event (participants will be getting 8 patterns total!!) and I haven’t been posting here on the blog as much as I probably should. It
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With my Netherlee Mystery Knit or Crochet A-Long about to start, I’ve been asked a few times what a thrum is. Here’s a quick video to show some examples and get you excited for Netherlee! Join the Netherlee Mystery A-Long Here!
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I know that diving into a Mystery CAL/KAL like Netherlee can be a little intimidating if you’ve never tried something similar in the past! I frequently get e-mails asking the same questions….so here’s a quick little FAQ post so those of you who are still in the fence can make a more informed decision before
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Valentine’s Day can be a tricky holiday. It’s nice to tell all those around us that we care….but it can also get pretty pricey pretty quickly to buy well thought gifts for everyone we love. This stocking style hat features fun hearts and is the perfect gift to tell little ones you care. I’m sharing
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I’m a BIG fan of adorable prints on children’s clothes. There’s just something too cute about tie-dye dresses and car pajamas. Perhaps because it’s one of the only times in life we not only get to “get away” with wearing “loud” clothing, but it’s totally celebrated! My husband will tell you that the older I
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I LOVE being able to add a bit of crafty decor to my home. Whether it’s a touch of knit or crochet through a throw pillow on my couch, or my son’s latest creative project hanging on the wall. Being able to display and share our crafty passions with others is simply FUN. Thus the
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Everything has been crazy busy around my house lately, and I haven’t been around quite as much as I’d like. I feel so lucky, though, that I not only get to do something I love, but work alongside my 3 kids to boot. So to start a week of giving thanks (keep an eye out
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I’m terribly excited (that’s right….TERRIBLY!!!) to share my new deluxe monthly yarn box with you all! This is the perfect self-care treat for any yarn addict….and I know you’re going to love the concept as much as I do! Treat yourself (or someone you love) mind, body, and soul….. Soul treatment is of course deluxe,
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