Hard to believe…but holiday gift-giving is not too far off, and I was looking for a useful, quick-knit with a big “ooooh, aaaah” factor. Enter…my friend, Teresa, and her suggestion for the “Debaser” shawl that is found on Ravelry. It uses worsted weight yarn and comes together in a jiffy. I actually made two in […]
I saw this blanket at the Crochet Again blog, and there was never any doubt that I would make one. I just loved her take on the traditional granny square and, as luck would have it, the yarn colors in my bottomless stash allowed me to recreate her stunning combination. I crocheted 16 blocks, sewed […]
These little fleece blankets have become one of my all-time favorite new-baby gifts. They are so soft and the fleece fabric comes in a bajillion different color and print combos, for endless possibilities. I made this white one with a neutral khaki edge for a baby whose sex will be a surprise. There are several […]
I bought way too much of this Classic Elite (Pebbles) cottony white yarn, and I knew that if I didn’t do something soon, it would join countless other skeins (referred to as my “stash”) that wait patiently for me in a huge plastic footlocker in the basement. I picked up a copy of Best of […]
Beads + crochet = two of my favorite things, so when I saw this crochet necklace combo on Ravelry, I had to give it a try. The detailed instructions are called “Infamous Beaded Necklace Tutorial”, by Devon Clement. There are many creative interpretations found on the “projects” pages there which provide inspiration aplenty. My beads […]
There has been news of two new little ones that will be joining our family in October and December. Yea!! Since neither mom will know whether they’re having a boy or a girl, I thought I’d better get things started! First up, I found this pattern (called Burnett) on Ravelry: The yarn is Jeannee, from […]
I found the pattern for this daisy garland in one of the Japanese crochet books I purchased a while ago, and I finally got around to making it. I love this!! It was easy to make, too. The green header is made with chain stitch and double crochet, and it is worked vertically. You crochet […]
If I could find this pattern in my size, I’d be wearing it. Pink, pearls and roses???….it’s a “me” for sure. I knitted this one, however, for a sweet little newborn baby girl, and I really do love it. The pattern is from Leisure Arts book #3202, and it’s called Little Lamb. It is knitted […]
I recently joined a group on Ravelry called “Comfort Doll Knitters and Crocheters”. The group knits or crochets Duduza dolls (comfort dolls) which will be distributed by Heart for Africa to children in Swaziland. Heart for Africa “is a faith-based non-profit 501(c)3 charity.” They “provide self sustainable homes for orphans and vulnerable children in Africa”. […]
I know of two special people who are expecting a baby soon, and neither one knows if it’s a girl or a boy. So, I’m hoping that at least one of them has a little pink to look forward to and will be thrilled to received this cute little cupcake sweater. The pattern is the […]
If you like a simple-to-knit scarf that has a flirty little feel, this pattern is for you. And, once you get the hang of it, it’s practically mindless. I used Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran and size 8 knitting needles. Since gauge on this scarf is no big deal, I think you could use […]
Thought I’d share these sweet holiday mittens that I knitted as a gift for a special little someone. I found the pattern in a vintage knitting book called Jack Frost Two Needle Mittens, Volume 56. (Believe it or not, you can google this title and locate it on the internet.) However, thumbless mitten patterns for […]
As a young girl, I was always fascinated when my dear, Italian grandma would fumble through her huge pocketbook and pull out her little leather change purse. It had to weigh 2 lbs. and was stuffed with quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. As we walked along the city streets, we’d always stop at the “candy […]
This sweater was supposed to be a birthday gift for little a, and I intended to present it to her back in March. But, here it is, October, and I just stitched on the last little button. It’s not that the sweater actually took me 7 months to knit. It’s just that I have […]
No guilt because it’s a hat!!…. knitted for a beautiful little girl who will celebrate her first birthday in October. The pattern is from the book, Itty Bity Nursery by Susan B. Anderson. I did find a similar pattern online for free, and Ravelry has about 40 free knitted and crocheted cupcake hats to […]