A Yarntastic Life!
Since before learning to crochet, I have needed to replace our Christmas stockings crochet. Every year I check all the local stores in hopes of finding the *perfect* Christmas stockings. They are always the typical thin red and white fluff, stanta boot looking stockings. So, time and time again, replacing the stockings have been put ...
I was approached by Red Heart Yarns to review an adjustable weaving loom by Plaid. I have never used a loom, let alone a WEAVING loom! I was a bit intimidated by the idea and felt like a complete rebel when I volunteered to do a review.
I did NOT write a "pattern" but I took ...
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I received Super Saver Ombre from Red Heart yarns!
My Ombre is "Scuba" and I paired it with Red Heart Super Saver in "Charcoal". I love the brightness of the blues. I also love the darkness of the charcoal, which really balances it out! Super Saver Ombre changes so ...
The men my husband works with have been planning a company golf outing. My husband begged me to crochet him a golfers hat. I'm not 100% sure if he's wanting it to be cool, or funny- probably both! Ha!
I remember Moogly sharing a free pattern for both adult and child size Golf Caps, so I didn't ...
I will do my best to share with everyone how I made this mermaid blanket. I had planned on simply following MJ's Off The Hook Designs Mermaid Blanket - but I misread the yarn weight. :O I know, I know... I can hardly believe it myself. I used 2 strands of Worsted Weight instead of ...
The fun experience of crocheting the Ice Cream Cone, made me excited and anxious to make more desserts! I'm not sure if I can stop with just the donut and ice cream either.
What should I make next?
This FREE DONUT CROCHET PATTERN by Little Things Blogged is perfect! While working it up, I was sure it ...
Originally, I was planning to crochet a cupcake for my daughter. When I shared my next project idea, she insisted I make her an ice cream instead. As most of you know, I have to listen to the boss. 😉
Before I start any project, I always search the web for an ideal pattern. If I ...
I'm not sure how many of you remember the Pokemon Balls I made a year ago, but ever since, my daughter has been begging me to make her a Pikachu.
I finally agreed to make this little monster. He is small, adorable, and very lovable. The pattern is very easy to follow and well written.
I did ...
I found this *free* adorable crochet boots pattern HERE at Whistle and Ivy! This pattern is available in sizes 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, and 9-12. I needed 12-18 month size, and as you can see in my notes, it was a simple change of hook size to get the perfect measurements for the larger size. Notes -I added an ...
I've been searching through all the mandala crochet patterns available online. While aiming to get a free pattern, I found the Colorful Spring Mandala at Drops Design!
It's designed to be a pot holder.. but since I'm on a mandala craze, I only made the one side.
I did choose to make a couple changes for my ...
I've noticed many people are crocheting mandala's. They are so beautiful and each one is so unique.... I LOVE IT!
I spent a few days looking through mandala crochet patterns. After deciding to go with a free crochet pattern for my first mandala experience, I chose this stunning design by Look At What I Made called "Sophie's ...
My 5 year old boss wanted me to make her a baby dragon. She stood over my shoulder as I skimmed through the patterns available online. When we came across the Baby Dragon pattern by Amigurumi BB... she insisted I started on him right away!
Get your copy of the FREE baby dragon pattern here!
My daughter ...
A couple months ago, I reviewed the Boston Terrier Scarf designed by Crochetions. {View the scarf review here}
The scarf was so adored by my Boston loving freak of a sister 😉 that I knew I was going to be making my nieces each a Boston Terrier hat.
Luckily, Crochetions has designed the perfect pattern! {Fetch your ...
Each time I make something... I tend to want to do things a little differently.
I decided to use Caron Simply Soft this time.
In order to get the correct size, instead of using the original Minnie Mouse Hat for Preschoolers or the Child Size Minnie Mouse Hat, I used the Hat Pattern from the Batman Hat.
I ...
Before I get started on the review- CLICK HERE to get your copy of this awesome Boston Terrier Scarf pattern!
The Boston Terrier Scarf is designed by the creative Crochetions. Be sure to follow her on Facebook to get all the newest designs!
Tomorrow is my sisters birthday! She has this CRAZY love for Boston Terriers! I like to ...
When a friend asked me if I could make a unicorn hat, THIS FREE PATTERN by Repeat Crafter Me quickly came to mind.
I love how she writes most of her hat patterns in multiple sizes! It makes her designs very reliable when you get requests such as "6-9 month size". Thanks Repeat Crafter Me!
While following the Mystery Group CAL, I had the chance to finally learn the C2C. Following THIS PATTERN by the Underground Crafter gave me the inspiration to make my sisters puppies each a blanket for them to take to their new homes. <3
You can also find the paw print pattern HERE.
I have had a lot of people asking me what kind of hat's I've made for adults. This is the perfect excuse for me to bring together the most popular crochet hat designs for adults that have been written or reviewed by me! Time to bust your yarn stash! The Giraffe Hat Sweet Stitches Teen-Adult Beanie Granny ...
AllFreeCrochet gave me the opportunity to review some delicious Mango Moon Yarn. Check out the review HERE!
With the review, I also wrote a free pattern for these stunning Butterfly Leg Warmers. You can view the pattern HERE.
As soon as I received the yarn in the mail.. my daughter started naming off everything she wanted me ...
Here's a list of 38 crochet patterns that can assist you this Halloween. Each one is either written by me, Stitch11, or reviewed by me. Happy Halloween!
Fox Costume
Minnie Mouse Hat - Toddler Size and Child-Adult Size
Hockey Helmet
Where's Waldo
Cat Hat
Hawaiian Lei
0-3 Month Frog Hat
Eyeballs
Mini Witch Hat
Bunny Hat
Cat Paw Fingerless Gloves
Newborn Baseball Set
Apple Cozies
Newborn Knot Skull Hat
Ninja ...