crochet

I had a great day listening to an audio book (“Fall On Your Knees” by Ann-Marie MacDonald) and finishing a cowl this afternoon. My 9 year old daughter has been my patient model as I master my iPhone photo-taking skills. I’ve been using white backdrops and figured out a combo of natural and a lamp to get crisp shots plus some online photo editing sites. I think I’m improving. I listed this item on my Etsy shop if you want to check it out. Feedback on my little shop is appreciated as I’m a fairly new online business owner. What

The sun is shining brighter as it warms up in southern Ontario, Canada and it inspired to create a spring item so I chose to make this lovely Garden Party crocheted hat. I’ve listed this one in my Etsy shop. I can always make custom ones if you need a specific size, colour or if it is sold out.

As I promised on my monthly roundup, here is the now complete Valentines Day door wreath I crocheted. How I made it:I used a basic flower granny square from an afghan pattern but stopped when the flower was complete. *Update* I found the pattern I used! Here it is…Round 1: Chain 4, slip stitch in first stitch to form ring. Chain 2 [(2 treble, slip stitch) in ring] 4 times. (4 petals) DO NOT TURNRound 2: Working behind petals, (chain 2, slip stitch in slip stitch between next 2 petals) 4 times (4 chain-2 loops)Round 3: *slip stitch in next

Boot cuffs are all the rage. Here are 10 FREE crochet patterns from Premeditated Leftovers. Credit: Premeditated Leftovers blog

Love is in the air as we prepare for Valentine’s Day. Celebrate by crocheting one (or all) of these 20 free heart patterns by Daisy Cottage Designs! Credit: Daisy Cottage Designs

Are you getting into the Valentine’s Day project groove yet? Petals to Picots has this fantastic idea to crochet a Rose Heart wreath. Check out the tutorial on her blog. What are you planning to make for Valentine’s Day this year? Credit: Petals to Picots blog