*Note: I DO NOT get endorsed or paid to mention such products. I simply went to Big Lots, walked up and down aisles with my boyfriend, Chad, and these are what I picked. After receiving my June 24th email of recommendations from YouTube and trying my hand at the Crochet Handbag Purse (post to come as soon… Read more
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Lacy Market Bag – Pattern Review and June 2014 Challenge
The June 2014 challenge posed by Mikey of The Crochet Crowd is the Lacy Market Bag from Red Heart Yarns. Deadline to enter is June 30th, so you still have plenty of time to enter! This is my OOPS! photo. I was taking a photo to show a friend and noticed just to the left… Read more
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
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
Roving and Non-Roving Scarf and Hat – Pattern Review
Before I go into the post, I would just like to say this has been sitting in my draft box since January! Just waiting on pictures and final editing. Man, I have been slacking. Geez! This hat and scarf will still come in handy to those of you still experiencing snow, however, in the state… Read more
Adult Woman’s Short Crochet Slouchy Hat with Visor – Pattern REVIEW
This Slouchy Hat is fun, comfy and different. This hat reminds me of when I used to be in marching band at Colonial High School. During summer band camp, the Tubas (yes! I was a Tuba player) used to have a hat we called Sparkles Magee. It was awarded to the Tuba player that won… Read more
Adult and Toddler Mixed Berries Slouchie Hat and Scarf – Pattern Reviews
I get an email once a week from Lion Brand with the picks of the week. A few weeks ago, I received one that had homespun yarn being featured. That is where the Roaring Twenties… Read more
Roaring Twenties Inspired Beanie with Posy Flower Embellishment – Pattern Review
This embellished beanie pattern was courtesy of Lion Brand Yarns. It is Gatsby-era inspired from the Roaring Twenties. Looking at it, I definitely see the flapper style. Flapper being a new breed of young Western women in the 1920’s. They cut their long beautiful hair down to cute little bobs, hiked up their hemlines, and… Read more
Gingerbread Man (or Woman) Hat Fingerless Glove Set – Pattern Reviews
This super cute pattern was courtesy of Sarah at Repeat Crafter Me. I chose to use Deborah Norville’s Everyday Soft yarns in Chocolate (1 ball = 2 hats), Really Red (very small amount), and White (also very small amount), and La Mode 7/8″ Black Buttons (which I got on sale at Joann’s – BOGO!) I made… Read more
Crochet Blue Winter Hat and Scarf – Pattern Review
Second Winter Hat and Scarf completed! This pattern is courtesy of favecrafts. It was very easy to follow – good for a beginner. My choice of yarn was the Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Collection in the color Cirrus – chunky, self striping yarn of blues mixed with white. I do really like the Bernat… Read more