There’s something magical about mountain sunsets—the way the sky transforms and glows as the sun dips behind rugged peaks. If you’re a crochet enthusiast looking to capture this serene beauty in your home decor, a Mountain Sunset Crochet Pillow Cover is the perfect project for you. This stunning piece will not only add a pop of color to your living space but also bring a touch of nature’s tranquility indoors. I tend to design a lot of mountain themed patterns, which is why I feature a silhouette of mountain peaks with the simplicity of the sun setting, or the moon rising, you get to pick. But ..read more

Crochet enthusiasts all around the country enjoy the process of making items to sell. They sell at Farmers Markets, Seasonal Craft Fairs and Local Gift Markets. Making and selling items is a true operation of love for crafters. Many thrive on the social aspect of meeting shoppers who envy their skills, want to purchase their craft and gift to their loved ones. Over the years, there are always trends that sell well at markets, as well as tried and true best sellers. It is great to have a good combination of these items to try potential buyers to your booth. What you sell is important as well a ..read more

I’m thrilled to share a brand-new crochet pattern with you today—a heartwarming Cuddle Bear Blanket that’s perfect for any little one’s nursery or as a cherished gift. This small, traditional nursery bear-themed blanket is ideal for newborns and makes a wonderful keepsake. What makes it extra special is the use of the Color Changing Technique, adding a delightful twist to our crocheting adventures. The adorable teddy bear motif features a cute bowtie, which is the perfect way to change colors to match the nursery decor. This cozy blanket combines the softness of your favorite yarn with charmi ..read more

Crochet is something so many of us crafters love. However, many of us get stuck using the same stitches repeatedly. I love using basic techniques to show how to really make the stitches pop. One of my favorite stitch combinations creates this unique elusion that the stitches are a starburst, or circle, it is call the Catherine’s Wheel. The stitches are so unique and fun to crochet. So, when Hortense from Knitting with Chopsticks asked me to share a stitch combination for a blanket crochet along she was hosting, I knew this was the perfect tutorial. The blanket Crochet Along’s theme is Bloomin ..read more

When you hear crochet toys, does your mind immediately think of amigurumi: Dolls, teddy bears and other loveable creatures to cuddle with? My goal is to change that today and want to introduce you to some wonderful toy crochet patterns that are more than just a stuffed animal. Many toys can be imaginative & educational, even when they are crocheted. My kids are nearly all grown (all are in high school-my eldest graduating from high school in a couple weeks), but even when they were little, I preferred to give them toys that encouraged learning. There is nothing wrong with traditional stuf ..read more

I have completely fallen in love with crocheting color changing blankets. Being able to crochet a picture into the design is a game changer and elevates crochet blankets to the next level. If you have been following me, you know that I live in a small mountain town in Idaho and love the outdoors, wildlife and the beauty in nature. A few weeks ago, my husband and I were cleaning up some deadfall from the winter. Most of the trees we lost this year were Aspens, I love the bark on an Aspen tree, it is explained perfectly on the Forestry website: The tree’s bark adds a unique touch – smooth ..read more

Some designs just come to you and others have a long story behind them. The Dog Days blanket design is a little of both. I’ll keep the story short for you though. I had a company request a design for a cat themed blanket using my color changing designs using the knotted half double crochet. I am not a huge cat person (major allergies to them) but I love dogs. But, they really wanted a cat. So, I designed it, but had immediate plans to make a dog blanket as soon as I finished. It was a little tricky though. Because I wanted the dog silhouette to remind people of the dog they love. The problem i ..read more

With the recent popularity of my Cat’s Meow and Dog Days blankets I decided it would be fun to design a pillow to go with them. I wanted to make it universal so you could use it with either blanket and works for all cat and dog lovers. These thoughts resulted in, what I think, is a darling Paw Print Pillow Cover. Paw Print Design Pillows are a fun home decor project and can showcase your personality, or in this case, your love of animals. Pillow Covers can be made in multiple ways. My personal preference is making one large square instead of two that need to be sewn together. By crocheting on ..read more

I have been crocheting for over 30 years. I have stored my crochet hooks about every way you can think of. I still think a zipper pouch is the best way to keep them all together and readily available. However, when I am working on a project, it is nice to have a seperate place to store the ones I need along with other often used supplies. I have seen so many mug organizers and thought, I should just crochet one that wraps around my coffee mug. The Mug Organizer Wrap = Perfect Scrap Project! A few reasons that I love this mug organizer is that it is practical, easy to use, and an ideal project ..read more

As a crocheter, I believe we as a community have a problem. It is one that many of us struggle with and can often hide from others. This problem is our left-over yarn stash. I know you have it, I have one too. It is hidden in the back corner of my closet. When I finish a project, I have to keep the left-over yarn and it gets hidden into a stash that continues to grow and never gets used! My hope is to help you with this small addiction. I hope to help by sharing small and quick crochet projects that you can make with that left-over yarn. Over the next 2 weeks (starting April 15th), I will shar ..read more