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 …
Looking for some style for your fall outfits? The Indigo Falls Infinity will wrap your neck in warmth as it adds a bit of style to your winter wardrobe. By mixing basic stitches your finished scarf will have the perfect amount of texture. It can …
The Warrior Ribbon Hat crochet pattern was specifically designed for the Crochet Cancer Challenge 2020. I have been a part of this wonderful challenge for quite a few years but the past couple years it has taken on a new significance for me. Why I …
I love different textures and sometimes when you combine them with different types of yarn you get something fun and/or unique. For the Diamond Trellis cowl pattern I used a combination of crochet stitches that gave it plenty of texture, combined with cake yarn. Don’t …
There are tons of reasons why people get creative and make things. I personally started crocheting as something to do when I was pregnant with my first daughter. But recently Love Crafts asked the question, “Why do you make?” and I really took some time …
The Sunset Ridge Cowl is a quick project that has a bias twist for a fun, textured effect. By using bulky yarn you can make it and wear it the same day – which makes it a great crochet pattern for those last minute gifts. …
Whether you’re taking baby for a walk or trying to get them to sleep the Neapolitan Dreams baby blanket is going to be a favorite. It’s soft and not too heavy and it can be made in both cradle/stroller size as well as a regular …
A cozy blanket…. a good book…. hot cocoa…. These are just some of the things that we love about the winter months. Now you can make some peppermint candy coasters to add to your must have’s this winter. *This post contains affiliate links, which means that …
Many hospitals will allow preemie blankets to keep babies born prematurely to help keep them warm while adding a sense of comfort from something that is made with love. This preemie blanket pattern uses the same stitch combo that the Little Sprout bonding squares uses …
Many hospitals are using bonding square to help mom and her new baby to bond while apart. Now, with this bonding square crochet pattern, you can make pairs of them (1 for mom to wear, 1 for baby). Check with your local NICU department to …
I love curling up with a good book, a cozy blanket and a cup of hot cocoa. The Book Nook Tunisian Throw is that blanket! Perfect for cold winter days, fireplaces, and cuddling. The Book Nook is a Tunisian throw that uses super bulky yarn, …