It is almost here! My first show of the year is this Saturday in Denton, the DIME Store Handmade Harvest. I've been making hats, gloves, scarves, and this week I'm finishing up my crochet boot cuffs. This year I picked some great neutrals that will look fabulously paired up with some pretty boots. If you're local I hope you can make it out to the show! Until then, I've got to … [Read more...]
Yarn Pom Pom Ornaments
I am beyond excited to be a vendor at the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash on November 15th. This handmade show is one of the best around. And one of the advantages to being a vendor is that I get to contribute items to the much coveted Bash Bags! If you're not familiar (or local) Bash Bags are given out to the first 50 customers in line when the doors open. People line up hours early for a chance … [Read more...]
Crochet Heart Coin Purse
I'm always excited to try out new patterns. A couple of weeks ago a friend asked me to make a custom crochet heart coin purse for her daughter. We went with a blue/teal heart with bright pink edging. I love how cute it turned out. (And I believe the recipient was pleased with it as well!) The heart is made in two pieces and then joined together. One of the hearts has the slit in it which is … [Read more...]
Tie Dye Crochet Scarf
This one was a new challenge. I had a customer ask me to create a tie dye crochet scarf for her daughter. Once I found this multi-colored yarn I knew it was the perfect thing. Bonus, the yarn is incredibly soft. The second step to creating a "tie dye" crochet scarf was to find the right pattern. I think the swirls in this shell pattern recreates the tie dye look amazingly. Want your own … [Read more...]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crochet Scarf
Growing up my middle sister was crazy about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Making this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crochet Scarf was a blast. Actually I think the Turtles say it better... And yes, I realize Raphael is missing. Let's just say he was out getting pizza. … [Read more...]