The Shtick I Do

As you can tell by the title of the post I have one gift completed and ready for Christmas! Of course, if I keep looking at it I'm going to want to put beads or buttons or something  else on it. But what crafter doesn't do that? This is the Granny Cocoon Shrug that recently went viral in several Facebook groups. I decided I wanted to make one - I also decided that instead of making it for me I was going to gift it! I kinda sorta  followed >> THIS << video but I changed a couple of things - the arms for one. However, I LOVE the way it turned out and I think the recipient will love it too!  Stay safe this Halloween and remember it's all about FUN!  Peace and blessings. ~~Karen~~ 

When do you start on your Fall and Winter crochet items? Now, of course! I'm linking my Free Tomas Turkey Beanie (for adults) that's available on Ravelry as a PDF download. Just click   >>HERE<< and you'll be taken right to it. There is also a photo tutorial on how to make the tail feathers! This hat is great for those Fall Turkey Trot runs! It's also a great time to get started on other hats as gifts and items for selling at craft fairs. And these little things will sell fast IF you can get them ready for the Thanksgiving holiday season - so get busy now! =D Here's a link (and a coupon!) for my Delores DeColores Slouchy Hat, click >>HERE<< ! You can get this hat for FREE until Monday, August 10 - it ends at 12noon. Use the coupon code >> FALLCROCHET << at checkout to get the PDF for FREE. Don't wait until the last minute to get started on those holiday and craft fair items! Get bu...

Now that I'm back home from an extended stay in Florida (I miss the warmth!) I wanted to share one of the things I made while I was away. I have a friend that's attending a baby shower and she wanted an out-of-the-box gift and asked me to make her something special. This is what I came up with. Now you can find patterns (for free and paid) that offer instructions on how to make an outfit like this one, however, I used a combination of a couple different patterns.  For the white diaper cover: I used Worlds BEST Diaper Cover  by Boomer Beanies , available on Ravelry. This pattern has a charge of $4.99 USD. It is, in my opinion, the BEST diaper cover I've ever used. The tail is of my own making and is simply a chain of 35; SC in second chain from hook and slip stitch the remaining chains. It's tied onto the back, 11th row from the top. For the red skirt: I used a pattern I found on Ravelry (for free) but I made more rows than the pattern calls for. It'...

With Valentine's Day fast approaching I'm starting to think of things I'd like to make. Hearts are always a popular thing but what's something you can make and give to your man? How about a Kiss? I recently came across this pattern and it caught my eye with the simple shape and look of the project. Place some weight in the bottom and you've got something he can sit on his desk or dresser to remind him of just how much you care! Here's a picture and a link to the pattern (from Petals to Picots ) so you can make a few of your own! Enjoy! Image and Design by Petals to Picots

I hope today finds everyone healthy and happy. I'm excited for tomorrow to get here, not that I'm wishing my time away because I have so much to do, but hubby and I are escaping tomorrow and going on a long over due couples weekend! We even rented a cabin this time instead of staying in a hotel. Today's project is a cute Flower Motif bookmark. The motifs are joined as you go so there's no need to go back and sew them together, although you could certainly do that if you're so inclined. The bookmark was made with a 7" to 8" long book in mind. It also lies flat and has an optional tail and tassel for some added whimsy. Gather your supplies and let's get started! Materials : #10 crochet thread in your choice of color size  4/2.00 MM crochet hook (it's small) scissors needle for weaving in the ends Stitches used : (American terms - converter ) Magic Circle starting technique (optional) Slip Stitch (sl st) Chain (ch) Single Cr...

Well, I couldn't think of anything else so I just used this one for Thursday. =D  Why not? Right? This pattern is one of the the most popular posts on my blog. And I love it! I still have one hanging around in my Bible. This pattern is something my brain conjured up last year around Valentine's day. I was thinking and thinking and thinking . . . you know those days . . . when you want to do something new, or maybe something different, and you just can't think of anything?!?! That's when this pattern popped into my head one night. The next day I made a couple and posted them on the blog. And there you have it, the history of this pattern.  I bet you're so excited you can't stand it. * shifty eyes * Just kidding! Pattern: Heart to Heart Bookmark   Materials: Lily Sugar 'n Cream  Cotton Yarn in  Rose Pink  and  Yellow size I crochet hook (9 or 5.5mm) scissors embroidery needle for weaving in the ends a book ...

Alright, I think I'm ready. I have gifts bought and/or made, wrapped and ready to ship to the family in Florida. I've got everything bought and/or made for the family here. The tree is up. A turkey in the freezer. The front room has evicted the dust bunnies and the clutter (ie: yarn) is under control. *sigh* Finally, a year where I'm not scurrying around at the last minute to get things ready. Christmas is only SEVEN days away.   Star Snowflake against a red granny square. This week I have a pattern for you that is really simple and really quick. It's going to look great hanging on a tree, adorning a gift under the tree or as an applique on the beanie you wear to go cut down that tree. A Star Snowflake. Got your stuff? Good, let's get started. Materials : Yarn Bee Soft Secret in White (good substitute would be Caron Simply Soft) size E/3.5MM hook scissors yarn needle for weaving in ends Stitches used : (American Terminology but here 's a c...