The Shtick I Do

I went on a Facebook and Pinterest search this morning and guess what? I could NOT find what I was looking for! Not surprising considering all the information that streams through those two social media sites but still . . . it's a bit irritating. Does anyone remember the Sears Catalog? Okay, if you do, you know what I mean when I say "it was like trying to find something a second time in the Sears Catalog" . Those of you that don't have a clue? Well, it's okay, we still love you. Anyway, back to the point of the post. Someone posted a pic of some really cute key chains made with soda tabs. I've made those before and the pic reminded of that. So that's what you've got today!  Crochet Soda Tab Key Chain Pattern Materials : 2 clean, smooth soda tabs with two holes each size E/4 3.50MM crochet hook #10 crochet thread or Friendship Bracelet thread 4 jump rings needle nose jewelry pliers (or your fingers will work)  key ring E-...

This project is perfect for pretty weather. Why? Because when you go to the beach, pool, park or walking trail you can easily keep up with your keys!  I personally hate trying to keep up with all the things you need to keep up with when you go outside to enjoy pretty weather. Think about it. Depending on if you're alone or with a significant other will depend on how much you can carry. Throw kids into that mix and the list grows enormously. Water, bug repellant, sunglasses, towels, keys, purse, etcetera, etcetera.  Well this past week, in and amongst making more of this motif, I made two items that will help with packing things for an afternoon outdoors.   First; a quick and easy lanyard for keeping keys handy. Materials: (I used the swivel hook) Small amount of cotton yarn, color of your choice Size G crochet hook scissors embroidery needle lanyard swivel hook or keychain split ring Stitches used : Single Crochet (SC) Chain (Ch) Make a slip...