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
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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
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
Crochet Adult Ribbing Beanie in Blue Camo – FREE PATTERN
I made this beanie to go along with the Crochet Adult Ribbing Scarf in Blue Camo for my mom’s friend, Rhonda’s, husband, David. Just click the above link to find the FREE pattern for the scarf. Materials: 1 ball of worsted weight yarn – I used Hobby Lobby‘s I Love This Yarn in… Read more
Blue Camo Adult Ribbing Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern
As part of my mother’s recent requests for her friend’s family, was a scarf and hat for her friend, Rhonda’s, husband, David. The only thing she gave me to go on was “bluish brownish grayish”, “not wintery” and “long”. So, my boyfriend, Chad, and I took a trip over to Hobby Lobby during our Friday… Read more
Valentine’s Day Conversation Hearts on Elastic Headband – Inspiration
I made this headband about two years ago to wear on Valentine’s Day. It is an Alexandra original. The hearts are made of yarn and plastic canvas and then hot glued onto an orange ouchless hair band. The hearts read “I <3 U”; “BE MINE”; and “X’S + O’S”. This three pumpkin headband is also an… 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