I made a trip into Joann‘s a few weeks ago, not looking to make any purchases – solely to check out the yarn options (while I waited for the time to pass so I could go pick up Chad for lunch). While my shop, EyeLoveKnots, started out like (and kind of still looks like) an… Read more
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Starlet Cape – Pattern Review
While I was updating my Vanna’s Choice section of my Yarn Review page, I re-came across Lion Brand‘s Starlet Cape. I say ‘re’ because I had previously bookmarked it – and then forgot about it! My Aunt Patti is getting married in Las Vegas in a few months by an Elvis impersonator. I love the… Read more
Summer Inspired Granny Square Baby Blanket and Hat – Free Crochet Patterns
My mom’s friend is having a little boy this June. My mom has made several different requests as gifts for the family. One of them was a baby blanket. My first attempt at a baby blanket was a few weeks ago. I used a V Stitch and boy, did that blanket take me a while… Read more
New Dangle Earrings up for Sale on Etsy! Limited Supply.
Usually, I only try to do jewelry that I can replicate, however, I went to Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago and found TONS of neat beads on the clearance rack and thought, what the heck? Soon to come – bottle cap earrings! I don’t have any tutorial for these earrings, but I can make… Read more
My First Knitting Experience – Ruffle Scarves using Red Heart Boutique Sashay Yarn – Pattern/Video REVIEW
Knit Sashay Metallic Ruffle Scarf in Malachite (bluish, green) Knit Sashay Ruffle Scarf in Boogie (light and dark Purple) I have fallen in love with the look of the ruffle scarves using the sashay yarn!! I crocheted my first one about a year ago and have since made four more but recently I was unhappy with… Read more
Spring Has Sprung Challenge! Pattern Review
A few weeks ago, I decided to accept the Spring Has Sprung Crochet Challenge posed by Mikey of The Crochet Crowd. Basically, the challenge was to follow the basic pattern for the Button Up Neck Warmer provided by Red Heart Yarns and make either a cowl as stated, a full length scarf or a baby… Read more
Adult Black Beanie in Rhythm – Free Crochet Pattern
I received a special request for a man’s beanie. The request included a photo of three music notes with a swoop across the top, and that the hat be black with gray music notes. After a few searches that didn’t leave me anywhere but frustrated, I decided to just take it into my own hands…. Read more
Vertebrae Bracelet!!
After I got home from work today (BEING LIKE TWO MONTHS AGO!!), I sat down to work on the Vertebrae Bracelet project, courtesy of The Potomac Bead Company. The tutorial is really easy to follow – even for someone who has NEVER done seed bead sewing (not sure what it’s called). 1st Attempt For my… Read more
Seashell Button Studded Earrings. Perfect for Sensitive Ears, and the Summer!!
While I don’t have a tutorial available for these earrings, I have just updated my Etsy listing so I figured I would do a little post of them. Next time I make a pair, I will gladly take more photos of the process and materials. These are SUPER easy to make! And very fun to… Read more
Napkin Ceramic Tile Coasters – CRAFT FAIL!
So, before I attempted to make any of the ceramic tile coasters I currently have for sale in my Etsy shop – you can also click here for my recent post on making them – the idea was started from this Santa Coaster tutorial courtesy of Gail from My Repurposed Life. I can’t exactly remember where… Read more