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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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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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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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
Read MoreYou know that type of pattern….the kind that makes you go awwww! Well I stumbled across one of those today. These tiny crochet penguins have snatched my heart and waddled away with it, and I know they’re waiting to do the same for you. The pattern looks really well written and even includes a cute
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I think every yarn crafter has a craving to learn more about the yarn we’re so obsessed with….. How in the world does that crazy, wiry looking llama fur turn into the awesome, soft stuff I’m working with right now? How did the magical colors I’m currently knitting an adorable baby outfit with come into
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I have the most awesome job ever, and part of that job is to make sure that I show off and brag about other awesome designers. Today consists of one of those brag sessions, and I’m pretty excited about it. Mostly because I just know you’re going to adore Ashley, of Ashley Designs, and all
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As a pattern designer, I usually have a plethora of creations and ideas flowing through my mind. Sometimes, though, I get stuck in a rut. It’s moments like these when I love to surf the web and find beautiful things that take my breath away….like today’s freebie alert crochet pattern! I am not a feet person.
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Every once in a while I stumble across something I just really want to share, and today happens to be one of those days. I know you all appreciate freebies whether I was the one to design them or not, so I’m going to start putting all these fun designs I find into quick little
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Last week I was honored to be a guest blogger over on Moogly! I wrote up an adorable design great for any baby or toddler in your life. It’s unisex, easy, and super quick to work up! The best part!? I wrote both a knit and a crochet version so you could do whatever craft
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I’ve got a bit of a bone to pick today….why is it so popular to advertise that this is “Not Your Grandma’s Crochet” or “Not Your Grandma’s Knitting” lately!? Now I totally understand that yarn crafts tend to carry a stigma with them….It’s the kind of stigma that has all my acquaintances thinking I sit
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I am obsessed with baby alpaca yarn. A friend recently told me that knitting with alpaca was like “knitting with clouds” and I agree 100%. I’ve always been totally stumped, though, about how the wiry, strange looking alpaca fur could turn into the soft, wonderful yarn I’m knitting with. I was lucky enough to get
Read MoreOne of the hardest parts about selling hand-made items, is standing out from the crowd. Etsy, Ravelry (if you’re a pattern designer), Facebook, Twitter, etc. all offer amazing platforms to reach potential customers. Thousands of other shops also have the same chance to reach these same customers, though, so finding a way to capture attention
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With this holiday week keeping us super busy, I thought now might be a good time to chat about staying productive. Half the struggle of being a small business owner is maintaining the fortitude it takes to work when everyone else is playing. It’s not easy to sit down and write a blog post while
Read MoreThink back to all of the places that you love to buy products from the most. Your favorite clothing shops, the home decor stores that you love, and even places that sell things like groceries or tools…..what common marketing theme do you notice right away? They all use professional photos. I recently took a business
Read MoreI’ve had a lot of questions recently about working with two colors when knitting or crocheting. So I’ve decided to make a video on the best way to do color-work, along with tips on how to keep your yarn from tangling as you work. Color-work can be really frustrating if you’re dealing with tangled
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When I first started my business, I knew nothing about product photography. I had spent some time with a camera in the past, but had never done any research into taking great product photos. I really had no idea that this one element could make the difference in my business. I started out using a
Read MoreIf you’d like to receive weekly insight on how you can enhance your business and start earning more income for your family – all while taking care of the kiddos in the comfort of your home – then sign up for Melody’s Makings’ Business Tips. You’ll learn the ins and outs of growing your crafting
Read MoreI’m not going to sugar coat anything today. Getting your own website up and running can be time intensive, frustrating, and overwhelming. However, I feel it is SO important to brace yourself for impact, dig in, and get it done! I’ve seen many, many businesses rely on Facebook sales alone, or solely dedicate themselves to
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The decision to start crafting for extra income is super exciting, but it can also bring a lot of confusion, and doubt along with it. There are so many options for places to sell your goods, that it can be incredibly overwhelming! I want to touch on this topic towards the beginning of this series,
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