Does it feel like it’s *just* beginning to feel like fall to you? Yesterday, the high here was 70. SEVENTY. I kept the windows wide open, the kids played outside almost all day (well…all afternoon and evening at least; I might have made them run to six different stores to do grocery shopping and errand running yesterday morning), and I’m beginning to dream of red, orange, and yellow leaves on the trees. With the hint of fall in the air, I’m also thinking about fall crochet patterns, BUT…I have other secret (sshhhh!!!!) projects I’m working on right now, so I’ve decided to help you all f ..read more

It’s Free Pattern Friday once again! Where do these weeks go? With the kids home for the summer, I’ve had days when I haven’t had a single minute to hop onto the computer to work on typing up patterns. This was one of those weeks. Lots of great things done, memories made, household chores completed, and even plenty of actual crochet time, but blogging and typing up patterns has not happened at all. So here I sit at the computer, knowing I still need to write up a pattern and get it published here. However, I have a wonderfully simple pattern for you this week, so it *shouldn’t* be ..read more

Oh, my friends! Well, it officially happened. I missed not only one, but TWO Free Pattern Fridays. However, I’m back today with a simple pattern for you! But first, let me explain why I’ve been MIA… Two weeks ago, we were still adjusting to being back from our amazing vacation to Hawaii. My in-laws took us there on a family vacation to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. It was SUCH a great week, and just as we were adjusting to the 5-hour time difference, it was time to come home. And let me tell you, jet lag hit us much harder coming back than it did going there. Yikes ..read more