Hook Mania
I made my own ergonomic polymer crochet hook. With as many talented hook makers as I follow and the collection I have grown, I had to try!!!
Life & Afghans
I have been crocheting, but its been here and there lately. I work full time and am a mom and wife. Spring is coming, so soon we will have football practices and games and gymnastics many days a week. Then, lets see, Continue reading “Life & Afghans”
A WOW Project!
Has anyone tried this new hooded owl blanket by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs? She has come up with such a fun creative design. You can find the pattern on Ravelry. Continue reading “A WOW Project!”
Baby You’re A Star
Hot off the Hook! I just finished this amazing 12 point star baby blanket. This was a free pattern found on Ravelry.
Crocheted in the round, this was so easy to make and works up really fast. Keep going and you have a nice large blanket for an adult! Continue reading “Baby You’re A Star”
Third Time’s a Charm
I have to say, the more I work this pattern, the easier it is and the more I like it. This one was done in peaches and teals and I love how it came out! I even perfected the crocodile stitch! Again the pattern is on Ravelry here.
What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Crocheted?
I was working on another owl last evening, minding my business, watching Netflix and my daughter asks “Mom, can you make me a hotdog?” Well of course I can. We hadn’t had dinner yet, so it was a great idea. I proceeded to get up and make my way into the kitchen and she gives me this look. “What? You want a hotdog, right?”, I asked. She smiles her sweet perfect smile and says “A crocheted hotdog”…… Continue reading “What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Crocheted?”
Etsy?
I have an Etsy shop, but haven’t listed anything yet. I work full time so I don’t want to overwhelm myself with projects and disappoint potential customers. I have thought about starting slow with small projects and having the listing disappear if a certain amount are sold. I have heard good things and bad things about Etsy, but i still want to give it a chance. Continue reading “Etsy?”
Color Inspiration
I was recently asked to make a 3rd Owl Baby Cocoon for a girl but was told “no pink”. I can totally respect that. Pink isn’t for everyone. She wants the main color to be teal. I was looking online for some color inspiration and I found some nice swatches great for a baby. what do you think? Continue reading “Color Inspiration”
HOOOOOO Loves Owls?
I had the opportunity to crochet these two cute Owl Baby Cocoons recently for a couple friends. Owls seems to be the latest trend. I fou
nd a great pattern on ravelry.com here.