My first project of 2019 is one that was inspired by a Facebook post on my feed. Mikey at The Crochet Crowd posted that he was filming a tutorial for Yarnspirations Crochet Shadow Shell Hat and I loved the picture! So, on January 1st, I started it and finished it January 2nd. Link to pattern … Continue reading First Project of 2019
Lion Brand Yarn Company is excited to announce the anti-bullying campaign #HatNotHate. Lion Brand is partnering with STOMP Out Bullying, the leading national anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization for kids and teens in the U.S. to launch an anti-bullying campaign, and you can help, too! Let’s increase awareness about the impact bullying has on children and … Continue reading Hat not Hate
Another co-worker is expecting a grandchild! So, instead of the quilt I was planning on making, I decided to tackle a baby sweater. My thinking was that a newborn size sweater wouldn't take too long and it would help me understand the construction of a simple cardigan. I was right! I finished it super quick. … Continue reading Baby Set
I offered to make some pajama bottoms for my friend's daughter. I had very good intentions. I made Miss ME a pair, great! Using the same material, I cut out a pair for Miss E. I used the "magic pillow case" trick to add a navy cuff to the bottom to add a little length. … Continue reading Change in plans…
A while back, I stumbled across Brome Fields Learn a 100 Knit Stitches in 100 Days. I followed that series and then started looking at the knit patterns available on the site. Now that I am feeling more confident in my knitting (can do more than a garter scarf!), I have been following the Brome … Continue reading Daring Hat
Recently, a fellow crafter I follow on Instagram, put out a Yarn Wish. She asked for knit and crochet hats, scarves and ear warmers to donate to her preferred charity. I had recently finished a Malia CAL Ear warmer. (Premier Candy Shop yarn, warm and soft) Although the picture doesn't show off the stitches well, … Continue reading Malia CAL Donation
I have long admired Rebecca Langford's (aka Little Monkeys Crochet) crochet designs. Two of my favorite baby blanket patterns are hers: Call The Midwife Comfy Squares I made both for my cousin's son and my finished projects can be found here. Across my FB feed came Little Monkeys Crochet's new CAL, the Malia CAL. There … Continue reading Malia CAL
