Reaching Out, One Stitch At a Time
This summer my 15 year old daughter went on a mission trip with our church’s youth group. They spent a week working in soup kitches and doing outreach ministry to the homeless – which included handing out blankets and food – and even doing some…
A couple years ago my sister asked me to make her an American Flag afghan. Needless to say, I put it off. I knew if I was going to do it I wanted to do it correctly and I knew the patterns out there weren’t…
We’ve all seen them….. those gorgeous crochet patterns that you just have to make. Then you notice that it’s marked “advanced”. At this point you have 2 choices. Keep looking for something else, or try to tackle it. I know from experience that if you love the…
Are you looking for an alternative ribbing to the back loop method? Try slip stitch ribbing. By working the slip stitch your ribbing will be slightly tighter and hold it’s shape better. Here it is in its simplest form. Work desired number of chains, Row…
Babies love both texture and visual patterns. The Berry Bliss Baby Blanket combines both of those to create a blanket that your new baby will love. It’s the newest addition to the Berry Bliss Collection. The entire collection has patterns that were created using stitches that…
I’m so ready for spring! I love changing out my wardrobe and starting with a new look. Add this cardigan crochet pattern so you can have a new sweater to add to your sprintime favorites. It’s the newest addition to the Berry Bliss Collection. The entire…
I’m pretty sure we all love the sunshine of summer days and cookouts. Now you can keep the chill of cool summer nights off with the Summer Breeze Throw. Great for sitting around a firepit or even wrapping it around yourself for a walk on…
I have so much respect for the front line workers as well as all essential workers. So a couple weeks ago friends started sending requests for ear saver. At the time all they had was a picture of what they wanted. I didn’t know what…
Dishcloth projects are fairly quick to work up, which makes them great projects for trying new stitches. The Tunisian TKS Dishcloth is the third dishcloth in the Tunisian series. This TKS Dishcloth pattern has instructions for both #3 DK weight and #4 worsted weight so…
Did you try the TSS Dishcloth yet? If not, make sure you check it out. But today, let’s learn Tunisian Purl Stitch with the TPS Dishcloth pattern. This TPS Dishcloth pattern has instructions for both #3 DK weight and #4 worsted weight. No matter what…
Consistency is the first thing that went out the window when schools closed, people started working from home, and stores & restaurants closed their doors. It’s made me realize just how much out bodies and our minds need it. So how do we go about…
My friend Diane is a true romantic. She loves life, and chooses to be happy. A few years ago her husband, Will, was diagnosed with brain cancer. Because her laughter and positive attitude have been so influential to me, I prayed that she would not…
Looking to make that new baby boy even more handsome than he already is for his photo shoot? Make this baby bowtie and hat to add something special to the memories. *This post contains affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small commission (at…