For the longest time, I’ve admired the intricate detail and laciness of doilies. This is the first doily that I ever crocheted. I knew someday, that I had to try doilies, but didn’t expect to suddenly make it. One Thursday evening, I was at my Crochet/Knit group in the yarn store, near where I used […]
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I’ve always liked those plant hangers from the 1970’s and wanted one. Right now, mini plant hangers with an air plant in a mini pot are trendy. Plus, they are easy to make, especially if you know how to do basic macramé. Last summer, I sold one that I made, only with pink cord. On
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One day, I crocheted this set, while helping my aunt care for my terminally-ill mother. This set consisted of a double-sided potholder, cup cozy, and 4 coasters. I used 2 different colorways with Red Heart Yarn: Pink Camo and Petal Pink. A good place to find these, are on Amazon, if other retailers are out
*Updated* Pretty in Pink: Coordinated Crochet Kitchen & Drink Set Read More »
This is one of my favorite projects, that I work on, from time to time. Whenever I make coasters, they are crocheted most of the time, like this one pictured. I like to crochet with a solid color; then add the edging in a variegated pattern to coordinate with the main color. I developed
Vibrant “Rainbow Eclipse” Coaster with an Open Scallop Edge Read More »
For a past late-June to early July, I thought I’d knit this one. Personally, I love knitting diagonal dishcloths. Yes, I could have used a solid color, but variegated yarns make this more fun. Nah, save the solid colors for the other dishcloth patterns. If you want to know what yarn(s) to use, I use
Red, White & Blue Knitted Diagonal Dishcloth with an Eyelet edge Read More »
One day, as I was getting a coffee at a major coffee chain, I thought to myself as the barista put a disposable cardboard sleeve on my cup: “I could crochet myself one of these, and use again many times. Even if I tossed it in the recyclables sack later, how long would it be, before
Be More Sustainable with a Sparkly Lavender Ribbed Reusable Cup Cozy Read More »
During the first Pandemic Christmastime (we all should remember what year that was), I found this book on Amazon, amazed at how many different knitting stitches there are. I just had to order it with my Christmas gift card: 400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary of Essential Stitch Patterns. There are way over 400 out
One of the Ultimate Knitting Books to Get Read More »
In 2019, I got on a crocheted shower pouf kick; was very interested creating my own reusable one. One day, I was looking in the personal care section in Walmart, saw all these poufs hanging from clip strips, and thought:”Why buy those made of plastic, only to throw it out after a few months, and
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With all of the reusable bags out there, most of them being made of plastic, it’s nice to have one that is handmade of more natural fiber. At some point, this one can be thrown into the wash. You shouldn’t worry or feel guilt that micro plastics are being released into the water supply. I was
“Ocean & Sand” Small Crochet Tote Bag Read More »
If you are a beginning knitter, have you ever wondered how to make one of these Diagonal Knitted Dishcloths? I did, ever since receiving one, as part of a birthday gift bundle, years ago from a ladies group. I looked at the stitches and and decided to find a pattern, so I could learn to
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