I celebrated a birthday this week, so what better time to share Harriet the “Happy Birthday” Hippo with the world?! Harriet was originally created for a crochet pattern design contest, she’s a cute hippo with a fun party hat and a birthday cake! This is a fun, beginner-friendly pattern perfect for a stuffed animal loving […]
Turn Those Plastic Shopping Bags into Something New!
Lets keep exploring the world of PLARN. Create your own fun and useful projects while also reusing plastic shopping bags instead of just throwing them away! In case you’re new to plarn; I’ll walk you through creating your own. First, flatten your bag and lay it out on the floor. Then, fold the bag in […]
Reduce, Reuse…Crochet? Learn to Turn Plastic Shopping Bags into Colorful Reusable Totes!
Reduce, Reuse, Re-purpose? Today we’re exploring a great option for giving new life to all of the plastic shopping bags collecting in your house! Plarn (plastic yarn) can be used for SO many projects, one being creating reusable shopping bags! Don’t know how to make plarn, yet? Don’t worry! I’ll post a tutorial next with […]
Get Ready for Easter with a Cute Bunny Booty C2C Banner!
Corner-to-Corner (or C2C) Crochet is a fun way to turn any grid into a beautiful crochet project! I’ve created a few banners for different holidays and today we’re going to explore the basics of C2C to get you ready to make your own Bunny Booty Banner for Easter! Corner-to-Corner Basics For this method of crochet, […]
Explore Corner-to-Corner Crochet with a Floating Hearts Banner!
Corner-to-Corner (or C2C) Crochet is a fun way to turn any grid into a beautiful crochet project! I’ve created a few banners for different holidays and today we’re going to explore the basics of C2C to get you ready to make your own Floating Hearts banner to decorate for Valentine’s Day! Corner-to-Corner Basics For this […]
Sleigh the Holidays with This Adorable Crochet Baby Santa Suit Drool Bib!
Santa Drool Bib Supplies Needed: Cotton yarn in red, black, white, and yellow/gold (I prefer Lily Sugar ‘n Cream), 5.0 (H) hook, and a 1/2 inch button. Stitch Abbreviations Used: sc – single crochet, slst – slip stitch, ch – chain, sc2tog – single crochet 2 together, dc – double crochet. Bib (worked in rows, begin […]
From Hooked to Ohana, Create Your Very Own Lilo!
Lilo Pattern Supplies Needed: Big Twist Value Yarn in Camel, white yarn, red yarn, black yarn, small amount of dark blue yarn, 3.25 mm hook, 3.5 mm hook, (2) 12 mm safety eyes, poly-fil stuffing. Stitch Abbreviations Used: sc – single crochet, slst – slip stitch, bobble – 4 double crochet together, sc2tog – single […]
Make Your Favorite Little One a Super Cute Snowman Drool Bib to Stay in the Spirit this Season!
Snowman Drool Bib Supplies Needed: Cotton yarn in white, black, and orange (I prefer Lily Sugar ‘n Cream), 5.0 (H) hook, and a 1/2 inch button. Stitch Abbreviations Used: sc – single crochet, slst – slip stitch, ch – chain, hdc – half double crochet, sc2tog – single crochet 2 together, dc – double crochet. […]
Need a Holiday Gift for an Eco-Conscious Friend? Make Them this Quick, Easy, Reusable Market Bag!
I love Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Cotton yarn for all sorts of projects! I always have some in my yarn stash for baby drool bibs, Swiffer covers, and especially market bags. Today we’re making a quick, easy, and re-usable striped market bag, perfect for holiday grocery trips or for gifting to a farmer’s market regular! […]
Meet Buddy: The Bear Bringing Handmade Holiday Magic
Buddy the Christmas Bear Supplies Needed: camel yarn, green yarn, red yarn, black yarn, small amounts of buff yarn and dark brown yarn, scraps of different colors (for lights), a pair of 12 mm safety eyes, 3.75 mm crochet hook, yarn needle, and polyfill stuffing. Stitch Abbreviations Used: sc- single crochet, sc2tog – single crochet […]