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Free crochet granny square pattern. This granny square is all gussied up to the next level, but is an easy and quick make. Round by round photos and clear instructions will guide you to complete a satisfying project.This crochet afghan block pattern is offered for...
Happy December everyone! As we are closing out the Peacock Plumes Afghan CAL, we are also closing out the 2022 CalendarGhan eBook. Today brings you a beautiful holiday afghan created especially for December. If you read further down, you'll find a nice Holiday gift...
Welcome to Part 9 of the Peacock Plumes Afghan CAL. Here we are at the very last week of our CAL. Can you believe that you are almost finished with your beautiful Peacock Plumes Afghan? This week we’ll join the Eyespots to the body, and then add the Border. The Border...
Welcome to Part 8 of the Peacock Plumes Afghan CAL! This week we will create the most beautiful and wondrous part of the peacock – the Ocelli, or Eyespots. The Eyespot feathers are definitely the pinnacle of the entire afghan. These feathers are what make a peacock a...
Welcome to the 7th week of the Peacock Plumes Afghan CAL! Just joining the CAL? Check out these blog posts for previous pattern parts. CAL Information Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Have you been enjoying the Peacock Plumes Afghan CAL so far? I surely...
Welcome to Part 6 of the Peacock Plumes Afghan CAL. Just joining the CAL? Check out these blog posts for previous pattern parts. CAL Information Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Before we get started on Part 6, I'd just like to say that I'm really enjoying seeing...
Welcome to Part 5 of the Peacock Plumes Afghan CAL! Just joining the CAL? Check out these blog posts for previous pattern parts. CAL Information Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 I hope you've been enjoying all of the fun stitches we've been working, and maybe even learned...
Part 4 – Secondaries Just joining the CAL? Check out these blog posts for previous pattern parts. CAL Information Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Last week we started focusing on the flight wings of the bird, collectively called remiges, with the Tertiaries. This week, we move...
Part 3 – Tertiaries Just joining the CAL? Check out these blog posts for previous pattern parts. CAL Information Part 1 Part 2 The flight feathers of the peacock are known as remiges (wing feathers) and rectrices (tail feathers). The wing feathers are made up of...
October is here! Well, actually, it was here yesterday - so I'm a day late with this post. Oops! Nevertheless, here's a brand new afghan design for the beginning of Autumn, my favorite time of year. This beautiful design is the Urban Cabin Afghan. It's a fresh and...
Peacock Plumes Afghan - Part 2 Just joining the CAL? Check out these blog posts for previous pattern parts. CAL Information Part 1 This week of the Peacock Plumes Afghan CAL, we will focus on the particular peacock feathers, called the Saddle.The Saddle is the rear...
We are all saddened to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth. In her honor, I am offering the Queen Mother Afghan Square for FREE until end of day 10/01/2022 CST.Click on the photo above to get your FREE pattern. The coupon code should already be applied, but if you...
Let's begin our Peacock Plumes Afghan. If you're just joining the CAL, check out this post to find out all the information you need to crochet along with us! Today I present to you Part 1 of the Peacock Plumes Afghan CAL. Enjoy!Peacocks are beautiful birds. They’re...
Are you ready to begin the Peacock Plumes Afghan CAL? By now you should have your chosen yarn at the ready, as well as your hook in hand. If you’re like me, you’re bursting with anticipation about now. How about we go over a little check-list, just to be sure you have...
September is here, and with the coming of a new month is a new afghan design. Introducing the Doo Da Daisy Afghan.Doo Da Daisy Crochet Afghan Pattern - $4.98. Click photo above to purchase.The Doo Da Daisy Afghan is a Mile-a-Minute design and is fun and easy to make....
Announcing the 2022 Peacock Plumes Afghan Crochet-Along!Please join me for an amazing journey. I have teamed up with Cascade Yarns to bring you the most gorgeous afghan for your Fall/Holiday hooking. Tania Leis will be providing her wonderful instructional videos for...
Are you ready for a Crochet Along? If you’re not familiar with that term, let me explain. A crochet along, or CAL for short, is an event where worldwide crocheters all crochet the same pattern during the same time period. There are many variations. Here are a...
For the past several years (since 2009), I have been honored to be a featured designer for the Block-a-Month Crochet Along (BAMCAL) group on Ravelry. I actually started my crochet community friendships in this very group, so it holds a special place in my heart. Over...
Swan Lace Afghan, the June addition to the 2022 Crochet Calendarghan I love spending a breezy summer day at the park, feeding the ducks and squirrels - and if I'm lucky, I'll see a few swans. Swans are such beautiful, elegant creatures. It's only fitting that I...
Welcome to MoCrochet Makes, my new virtual home! I've been working on a little rebranding lately, and decided to take the plunge with a new website. Please be patient with me while I gain my sea legs, as I'm still learning how to navigate behind the scenes. All of my...
Here's a Bonus Square for December's BAMCAL 2021. What a perfect way to end the year. We all need some Glad Tidings in our lives, and I can't think of any better news than a free crochet pattern! While you're stitching, take time to reflect on all the good things in...
Here’s wishing you all a magical holiday season! Now thru January 31, 2022 Buy one pattern at regular price, get one pattern at equal or lesser value for FREE! No code needed, just add a minimum of 2 patterns to your cart. Thank you all for your support and...
Welcome to Week 8 of the Art Deco Afghan CAL! For CAL details and to find a list of participating shops for yarn kits, read all about it HERE. VIDEOS: by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ Week 8 – Righthand Week 8 - Lefthand Art Deco Afghan on Ravelry - $2.50 Today is...
Welcome to Week 7 of the Art Deco Afghan CAL! For CAL details and to find a list of participating shops for yarn kits, read all about it HERE. VIDEOS: by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ Week 7 – Righthand Week 7 - Lefthand Art Deco Afghan on Ravelry - $2.50 For this...
Welcome to Week 6 of the Art Deco Afghan CAL! For CAL details and to find a list of participating shops for yarn kits, read all about it HERE. VIDEOS: by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ Week 6 – Righthand Week 6 - Lefthand Art Deco Afghan on Ravelry - $2.50 This week...
Welcome to Week 5 of the Art Deco Afghan CAL! For CAL details and to find a list of participating shops for yarn kits, read all about it HERE. VIDEOS: by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ Week 5 – Righthand Week 5 - Lefthand Art Deco Afghan on Ravelry - $2.50 At...
Welcome to Week 4 of the Art Deco Afghan CAL! For CAL details and to find a list of participating shops for yarn kits, read all about it HERE. VIDEOS: by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ Week 4 – Righthand Week 4 - Lefthand ...
Welcome to Week 3 of the Art Deco Afghan CAL! For CAL details and to find a list of participating shops for yarn kits, read all about it HERE. VIDEOS: by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ Week 3 – Righthand Week 3 - Lefthand ...
Welcome to Week 2 of the Art Deco Afghan CAL! Art Deco Afghan on Ravelry - $2.50 If you aren’t aware of the CAL details, go ahead and read all about it HERE. This week we will continue with making circles and half circles, but in slightly different colors. This is all...
Today begins our Art Deco adventure! Art Deco Afghan on Ravelry - $2.50 If you aren’t aware of the CAL details, go ahead and read all about it HERE. Let’s create our own beautiful piece of art deco – crochet style! This design was inspired by a quilt interpretation of...
Announcing the Art Deco Afghan CAL The Crochet Along will begin on July 7, 2021. Enjoy a staycation this summer and join Cascade Yarns and myself for a CAL using Cascade Yarns Anthem. The Art Deco Afghan is an 8 part CAL running from July 7th – August 25th. Every...
This afghan square was designed especially for the Ravelry BAMCAL 2021 group as the April Block of the Month. This is my 12th year of having a featured design with the group. It's always been so much fun coming up with these designs and watching everyone make their...
Day 24 – December 24, 2020 BORDER – worked around perimeter of scarf. Notes: *Make sure you have turned the scarf from Day 23, as you will be working back across the short side first. *Work an odd # of V-Sts on each side. *Space out the V-Sts far enough apart so that...
Day 23 – December 23, 2020 Special Stitches: V-st: (Dc, ch 3, dc) in same st/sp. BegV-st: (Begdc, ch 1, dc) in same st. End V-st: (Dc, ch 1, dc ) in same st. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Begdc in first st, [sk next 2 sts, V-st in next st, sk...
Day 22 – December 22, 2020 Special Stitches: Shell: (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same sp. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: (Begdc, 2 dc) in first st, [ch 3, sk next 5 sts, 5 dc in next st] to end, omitting last 2 dc, turn. Row 2: Beghdc in first st, [Shell...
Day 21 – December 21, 2020 Special Stitches: V-St: (Dc, ch 1, dc) in same st/sp. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: (Begdc, dc) in first st, sk next 2 sts, [V-St in next st, sk next 2 sts] to last st, 2 dc in last st, turn. Row 2: (Begdc, dc) in first st,...
BONUS PATTERN HOLIDAY BAUBLES BLANKET CAL Wondering what to do with your leftover yarn? How about making some cute little snowflakes? Make as many as you like, in any color. Hang them on your tree, decorate your gifts, or sew on your Holiday Baubles Blanket to...
Day 20 – December 20, 2020 Special Stitches: Cl: Work 3 dc in specified st until last lp of each rem on hk (4 lps on hk), yo and draw through all 4 lps. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 3, sk next 2 sc, Cl in next sc, ch 4, sk next 2...
Day 19 – December 19, 2020 Special Stitches: Cl (Cluster): (Yo, insert hk in st indicated, yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hk) twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hk. Cl-Shell: [(Cl, ch 3) twice, Cl] in st/sp indicated. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr ...
Day 18 – December 18, 2020 Special Stitches: Shell: (Dc, ch 1) 3 times in same st/sp. Cl: Work 3 tr in same st until last lp of each rem on hk (4 lps on hk), yo and draw through all 4 lps. Sc2tog: (Insert hk in next st, yo and pull up lp) twice, yo and draw through...
Day 17 – December 17, 2020 Special Stitches: Dc3tog: Work 1 dc in each of next 3 sts until last lp of each rem on hk (4 lps on hk), yo and draw through all 4 lps. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 3, sk 1 st, dc3tog, ch 3, sk 1 st, sc...
Day 16 – December 16, 2020 Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, [ch 5, sk next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts] to end omitting last sc, turn. Row 2: Begdc in first st, dc in next st, [ch 1, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, dc in next 3 sts] to end...
Welcome to Week 9 of the Holiday Baubles Blanket CAL! Video Tutorial by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ. 1. Right Hand - Join, Extensions, Border 2. Left Hand - Join, Extensions, Border STAY TUNED FOR A BONUS PATTERN! Thank you for joining me for this...
Day 15 – December 15, 2020 Special Stitches: Tr2tog (worked over 5 sts): Work 1 tr in next st until 2 lps rem on hk, sk next 3 sts, work 1 tr in next st until 3 lps rem on hk, yo and draw through all 3 lps. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Begdc in first st,...
Day 14 – December 14, 2020 Special Stitches: Shell: 3 dc in same st. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 4, sk next 5 sts, Shell in next st, ch 4, sk next 5 sts, sc in next st] to end, turn. Row 2: Begdc in first st, [ch 2, Shell in...
Day 13 – December 13, 2020 Special Stitches: Cl V-St: Work 2 dc in specified st until last lp of each rem on hk (3 lps on hk), yo and draw through all 3 lps, ch 3, work 2 dc in same st until last lp of each rem on hk (3 lps on hk), yo and draw through all 3 lps....
Day 12 – December 12, 2020 Special Stitches: Picot Shell: (2 dc, Picot-3, dc) in same st. Picot-3: Ch 3, sl st into top of the base st. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Begdc in first st, sk next 3 sc, Picot Shell in next sc, [ch 2, sk next 3 sc, Picot Shell...
Day 11 – December 11, 2020 Special Stitches: V-St: (Dc, ch 1, dc) in same st/sp. Double V-St: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same st/sp. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Begdc in first st, sk next 2 sc, [V-St in next sc, sk next 2 sts] across to last sc, dc in last...
Day 10 – December 10, 2020 Special Stitches: Shell: 4 dc in same st. Cl (cluster): Worked over 4 dc of Shell 1 row below: [Yo, insert hk in next dc, yo and pull up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps] 4 times, yo, draw through all 5 lps on hk. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr ...
Welcome to Week 8 of the Holiday Baubles Blanket CAL! Video Tutorial by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ. 1. Right Hand - Week 8 - Star of Wonder & Small Square 2. Left Hand - Week 8 - Star of Wonder & Small Square 3. Right Hand - Large Square 4. Left Hand...
Day 9 – December 09, 2020 Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Special Stitches: BegTr-Group: Work 3 tr into st indicated until 1 lp of each rem on hk, yo and draw through all 4 lps on hk. DTr-Group: Work 3 tr into same sc as last group until 1 lp of each rem on hk (4 lps on hk), sk 5...
Day 8 – December 08, 2020 Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 2, sk next 3 sc, 4 tr in next sc, ch 2, sk next 3 sc, sc in next sc] to end, turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 3, sk (ch-2, tr), sc in next tr, ch 3, sk (2 tr, ch-2),...
Day 7 – December 07, 2020 Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in next sc, [ch 5, sk next 5 sc, sc in next 3 sc] across omitting last sc, turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 3, sk next sc, 3 dc in next ch-5 sp, ch 3, sk next sc, sc in...
Day 6 – December 06, 2020 Special Stitches: Shell: (Dc, ch 1, dc, ch 3, dc, ch 1, dc) in same st/sp. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [sk next 3 sc, Shell in next sc, sk next 3 sc, sc in next sc] to end, turn. Row 2: Begtr in first st,...
Day 5 – December 05, 2020 Special Stitches: Shell: 3 dc in same st. Tr2tog: Work 2 tr in specified sts until last lp rem on hk (3 lps on hk), yo and draw through all 3 lps. Cl: Work 3 dc in sts indicated until 1 lp of each is left on hk, yo and draw through all 4...
Click here for a list of ALL stitch patterns for the Advent Scarf Fusion 2020. Day 4 – December 04, 2020 Special Stitches: Shell: 7 dc in same st. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Begdc in first st, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] to end, turn. Row 2: Ch...
Click here for a list of ALL stitch patterns for the Advent Scarf Fusion 2020. Day 3 – December 03, 2020 Special Stitches: Trefoil: Ch 5, sl st in 5th ch from hk, (ch 4, sl st in same ch as first sl st) twice. Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Begdc in first...
Welcome to Week 7 of the Holiday Baubles Blanket CAL! Video Tutorial by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ. 1. Right Hand - Week 7 - Holly Jolly 2. Left Hand - Week 7 - Holly Jolly 3. Right Hand - Large Square 4. Left Hand - Large Square Each...
Click here for a list of ALL stitch patterns for the Advent Scarf Fusion 2020. Day 2 – December 02, 2020 Begdc/Beghdc/Begtr Instructions: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sc, [ch 5, sk next 3 sc, sc in next 5 sc] across omitting last 2 sc, turn. Row 2:...
Click here for a list of ALL stitch patterns for the Advent Scarf Fusion 2020. BEGIN BASE ROW – determine the width for your scarf. 1. Chain a multiple of 24 +1 (+ 1 for foundation chain) to achieve the width you desire for your scarf. 2. Working in back bumps of...
Welcome to Week 6 of the Holiday Baubles Blanket CAL! Video Tutorial by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ. 1. Right Hand - Week 6 - Silent Night 2. Left Hand - Week 6, Silent Night 3. Right Hand - Large Square 4. Left Hand - Large Square Each week of...
ADVENT SCARF 2020 For this year’s Advent Scarf, you will have some choices. Due to some real life events, I just haven’t had time to create a brand new scarf pattern. I don’t want to disappoint, as many of you have been asking about it. I really love presenting the...
Welcome to Week 5 of the Holiday Baubles Blanket CAL! Video Tutorial by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ. 1. Right Hand - Week 5, Deck the Halls 2. Left Hand - Week 5, Deck the Halls 3. Right Hand - Large Square 4. Left Hand - Large Square Each week...
Welcome to Week 4 of the Holiday Baubles Blanket CAL! Video Tutorial by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ. 1. Right Hand - Week 4, Home for the Holidays 2. Left Hand - Week 4, Home for the Holidays 3. Right Hand - Large Square 4. Left Hand - Large...
Welcome to Week 3 of the Holiday Baubles Blanket CAL! Video Tutorial by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ. 1. Right Hand - Week 3, Auld Lang Syne 2. Left Hand - Week 3, Auld Lang Syne 3. Right Hand - Large Square 4. Left Hand - Large Square Each week...
November brings thoughts of family gatherings, good food, and good fun. Who can resist a tasty turkey dinner with all the trimmings? To get you in the holiday spirit, I’ve designed a new afghan square. This beautiful, luxuriously textured square will get your taste...
Welcome to Week 2 of the Holiday Baubles Blanket CAL! Video Tutorial by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ. Right Hand - Week 2, Winter Wonderland Left Hand - Week 2, Winter Wonderland Right Hand - Large Square Left Hand - Large Square Each week of the CAL, I will...
Welcome to Week 1 of the Holiday Baubles Blanket CAL! Video Tutorial by Tania Leis, Hooked by TJ. 1. Right Hand - Week 1, Sleigh Ride 2. Left Hand - Week 1, Sleigh Ride 3. Right Hand - Large Square 4. Left Hand - Large Square Each week of the CAL, I...
If any of you crafty folks are interested in US History (like me), then I have something special for you! Beginning Sunday, October 4th, CNN is premiering an Original Series, "First Ladies." This is a six-part docuseries narrated by Robin Wright, and profiles Michelle...
Announcing Holiday Baubles Blanket CAL The Crochet Along will start on October 21! Stay home for the holidays and join Cascade Yarns and myself for a CAL using Cascade Yarns Anthem. The Holiday Baubles Blanket is a 9 part CAL running from...
This week ends the Quarantine CAL 2020. Thank you all for participating. I hope this has helped to occupy your home time in a crafty and productive way. This was fun, wasn’t it? All of the coaster and dishcloth patterns are free, but for a small fee, I also offer them...
Quarantine CAL - Week 4 We have reached our final week for the Quarantine CAL. Which dishcloths will you choose this week? Paisley has chosen a really cute one, it’s one of my favorites. How are you holding up under quarantine? I have to say – it’s nice to be able to...
Let's get going with the Quarantine CAL - Week 3. What are you all doing with your home time? I’ve actually been working on new designs. Getting ready to release a couple of brand new – and oh, so cute – blankets. Time for some whimsy and fun! Keep your eyes open...
Yay - today I publish the last part of our CAL!! Have you already completed all 5 panels of My Favorite Things Afghan? There is still time to work on it - please continue at your own speed. In this section, you will join all your panels together into a complete...
Thanks for joining me in the Quarantine CAL - Week 2.I hope you all are staying home and staying safe. Today I cooked a 21 lb turkey! I have the time, so..... 😉 It was delicious - and I won't have to cook for quite a while now. More crochet time!!! I have really...
A big hello from my home to yours! Are you ready to begin our Quarantine CAL? Here's how it will work. 1. Each week I'll give you a special link so you can view a bundle of eight (8) different dishcloth patterns designed by me. These are not new designs, but since I...
Hi folks! Today, I am the featured designer for Crochetville's NATCROMO 2020 Blog Tour. I hope y'all have been hooking away during this special month of crochet goodness - especially since many of us are quarantined. My workload hasn't changed much, as I design from...
Today is a flowery day. Our last panel for My Favorite Things Afghan is an ode to all those beautiful, aromatic flowers that make our lives so much sweeter. What a pretty way to finish up our favorite things. Flowers on the vine adds a special touch to complete your...
Since many of us are confined to our homes, let’s at least have some fun and do something useful. I usually set aside this time of year for a Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL, but that didn’t happen this year. With my mother moving in, spending time with the grands,...
Time for Part Four of our CAL. This section of My Favorite Things is a tribute to our furry family. I made kitties for my blanket, but I’ve included a canine option in the pattern. Not into cats or dogs? Feel free to go rogue and add whatever pet you’d like. It’s your...
This week of the My Favorite Things CAL brings us the tried and true granny square. Every crocheter has worked their fair share of grannies, and it is the "go to" of crochet. Who doesn't love a granny? Naturally, I had to incorporate the granny into this design, as it...
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! What better way to celebrate than to hook up some books! It’s time for Part Two of My Favorite Things Afghan CAL. Set aside your chocolates and flowers, and pick up your hook and yarn. Let’s celebrate our love of books and yarn...
My Favorite Things Afghan Today begins My Favorite Things CAL. Part One is all about love for coffee and/or tea. Every morning, I usually have a cup of coffee to get me going. How do you prefer your java or tea? Nowadays, I just like mine with regular creamer - no...
New Year – new CAL! It’s time for my first CAL of the year, and I think you will love it! The theme of this afghan is some of my favorite things. Just to name a few – coffee, books, kitties (and doggies), flowers, and granny squares. RAVELRY PATTERN PAGE – MY...
My first new design for 2020 is another FREE prayer shawl. I am gravitating to another direction in my crochet designing. It seems that I’ve actually been on this path for quite a while, but have now become more aware of it and more focused on it. I hope to bring you...
Copyright is owned by the International Lutheran Laymen’s League, and used with permission of the Lutheran Hour Ministries, all rights reserved. Lutheran Hour Ministries: https://www.lhm.org/ I hope you have enjoyed the Advent Scarf CAL. I pray for you peace, joy, and...
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WHAT IS AN ADVENT SCARF? Join me for a crochet-a-long this holiday season. I have designed a unique sampler scarf that coincides with the Advent season. Advent is the period of four Sundays and weeks before Christmas. This year it begins on December 01, 2019. On this...
I am honored to share with you a FREE crochet pattern for a Prayer Shawl. It was designed in memory of my lovely friend, Donna Wilson, wilmaelee on Ravelry. Her favorite color is green, so I used Cascade Cantata in Lime. This is an easy, repetitive pattern -...
Welcome to our very last dishcloth for the Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL 2019! Here is #8 – Vanessa’s Dishcloth. This cloth uses the pretty puff stitch in a very elegant way. We’ll work 2 puff stitches into the same st/sp to create a cluster. This type of grouping...
Warm up your hooks for our 7th dishcloth of the Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL 2019! This week we’ll incorporate more post stitches and work them into clusters. By careful positioning of your stitches, we will create lovely textured columns. I love the look of this...
Presenting Dishcloth #6! How are we doing on our dishcloths so far? I’ve been seeing so many lovely cloths, it’s really inspiring! Colors and color placement makes such a difference and adds to the variety of each cloth. Today, we’ll use the post stitch in combination...
Can you believe that we are now half way through our Dishcloth CAL? Only 4 more cloths to go! So far we’ve worked post stitches in a couple of different ways to achieve different looks and textures. So – how about we really jazz it up this time??? Let’s get a little...
Welcome to our 4th project for the Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL. We are finishing up the second week of our CAL, and I’ve seen so many lovely dishcloths. They seem too pretty to use, but believe me – they are great for all those dirty dishes. Since we’re exploring...
Here is the 3rdinstallment of our Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL. I hope you have enjoyed the first week of our CAL. The previous 2 dishcloths were fairly easy to work and showed us that texture can be created in different ways. Today’s dishcloth, however, will bring...
Welcome to the 2nd installment of our Dishcloth CAL. Erin’s Dishcloth brings us a simple, yet effective texture. Not all texture is bulky or layered. Sometimes, just a combination of basic stitches can result in a beautiful and textured fabric. This dishcloth...
Welcome to Day 1 of the Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL! This year I decided to design our cloths with texture. Some have a little – some have a lot – but they all have some. Texture doesn’t always mean post stitches or popcorn stitches. There are so many different...
Spring is well under way, and I really need to ask an important question. Have you started your spring cleaning yet? I know, at least for me, that winter gets me so comfortable snuggled up under a nice, warm crocheted blanket, watching Netflix, a nice glass of...
Happy April Fool's Day to everyone! Yes, I'm actually celebrating this fun little occasion. Not because of all the pranks and hoaxes that are involved (although that's reason enough in itself), but because it's my 16th wedding anniversary. Woohoo!!! ...
I know I'm a little bit late on this design - thank you all for your patience. It was due to be published on the first day of winter, December 21, 2018. Unfortunately - or maybe fortunately, depends on how you look at it - I moved over the holidays and just couldn't...
CHRISTMAS DAY! STARTLING TEXT: And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great...
ACCORDING TO PLAN? TEXT: And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manager, because there was no place for them in the inn. (Luke...
DON’T YOU KNOW ME? TEXT: And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn Son and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger … (Luke 2:6-7) If you have children, do you remember the...
AN ORDINARY WORLD TEXT: In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And...
OBEDIENCE TEXT: When Joseph woke up from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a Son. And he called His Name Jesus. (Matthew 1:24-25) Joseph did exactly what he was told to do: when...
FEARING THE FUTURE TEXT: But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is concerived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will...
CRISIS TEXT: Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and...
A DONE DEAL TEXT: And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant...
HE MEANT WELL TEXT: Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. And on the eighth day they came to circumcise the...
FACING THE MUSIC TEXT: And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home. (Luke 1:56) I’ve always been curious about Mary’s homecoming. That’s probably the point where she had to talk with her parents, and with Joseph, about her...
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME TEXT: In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. An when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her...
IMPOSSIBLES ...
THE RIGHT PERSON? TEXT: In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and...
“HE LOOKED ON ME" TEXT: After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying, “Thus the Lord has done for me in the days when He looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.” (Luke 1:24-25) Did you ever...
MISSING THE OBVIOUS TEXT: And Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you...
AFRAID ...
BEING PUNISHED ...
GIVE ME A MIRACLE ...
ON HIS SHOULDER ...
A STRANGE TURN OF...
A LONG TIME COMING...
ENEMIES ...
WHO CARES? ...
ACCOMPLISHED AMONG US ...
Are you ready to begin the Advent Scarf? On December 2nd we officially begin with our first stitch pattern, but it's never too late to gather supplies and jump in. Each day of Advent brings a new stitch pattern, and before you know it, you'll have a beautiful scarf...
PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2018 Join me for a crochet-a-long this holiday season. I have designed a unique sampler scarf that coincides with the Advent season. Advent is the period of four Sundays and weeks before Christmas – 23 days. This year it begins on December...
Updated November 6, 2022 Here we are in October, with Halloween and Christmas on display all around us. The thermometer reading is starting to fall, daylight is starting to get a little shorter, and I’m starting to dream of hot cocoa, falling leaves, brisk breezes,...
On sale now is Crochet Now magazine, the UK’s #1 magazine for crochet patterns. I am delighted to have one of my designs included in this issue. Take a peek – I’m on the front cover - bottom left corner! Need some festive holiday fun? Why not stitch up my cute and...
Today is the first day of Autumn, and I bring to you a brand new shawl design especially for the season. SIZE AFTER BLOCKING: 25” X 71” YARN: CASCADE LUMINOSA COLOR 03: SUNSTONE Need 2 Hanks Per Hank - (480 yds / 440 m) (200 g / 7 oz) HOOK SIZE K /...
Crochet-A-Long Let’s CAL with a hot, new afghan design this Fall. My new design has just been published in I Like Crochet, October 2018. It is classified as EASY, so any skill level will be able to make it. I used Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran, and this is such a...
It has been a busy couple of months, but here I am! This morning I’ve come up for air and I’ll get you up to date on my activities. Of course, everything involves a hook. 🙂 I have been soooooo busy. It’s been a combination of self-published designs and magazine...
Happy Friday everyone! We will be wrapping up our Mr. Ghan Afghan CAL this week. Let’s join all of our rectangle panels and add a matching border. If you missed the special promotion to obtain the free pattern, you can still purchase at a discount. I’m having a great...
Let’s beat the summer heat with a hotdeal! In between all your summer fun, we still need to crochet. So in order to feed the need, I’m having a summer sale! Who doesn’t love a hotdeal? From now until the end of July, you can get 20% off of your entire purchase...
Here are the final two panels for the Mr. Ghan Afghan. These are fun to work, and the textures are very unique. It was by chance that these two were put together, and they remind me of a Thanksgiving joke about how to cook a turkey. Just be sure you don’t...
How are you coming along with your Mr. Ghan Afghan? This week’s stitches are so much fun to work and produce beautiful texture. Don’t forget to read the narratives that accompany each pattern. If you’d like to join us, here’s how to get the entire pattern for...
Week #4 of the Father’s Day CAL begins today. The Mr. Ghan Afghan is such a fun project. All the great textures look amazing, and they each have their own storyline. If you’d like to join us, here’s how to get the entire pattern for the Mr. Ghan Afghan – along...
What are you up to this summer? On these lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer – let’s all crochet a light, lacy, breezy shawl. This is the perfect project for hot weather hooking. What was the inspiration for this lovely shawl? A beautiful, romantic poem by one of the...
Today we are starting Week #3 of the Father’s Day CAL. You can still get your pattern for the Mr. Ghan Afghan free just by using the coupon code - mrghanfree - when purchasing. This special promotion is good through June 17, 2018 end of day, CST....
It’s almost time for the Summer Shawl CAL! WHAT: A beautiful, triangular summertime shawl inspired by a poem. Size is easily adjustable, but here are my dimensions after blocking: Wing span: 75” Depth: 39” WHEN: CAL officially begins on the first day of Summer - June...
Today we are starting Week #2 of the Father’s Day CAL. You can still get your pattern for the Mr. Ghan Afghan free just by using the coupon code - mrghanfree - when purchasing. This special promotion is good through June 17, 2018 end of day, CST. Check out...
If you haven’t joined my Facebook group yet – NOW is a good time to do so. Group members have voted on what project they want to work up for Father’s Day. By a landslide vote, the Mr. Ghan Afghan won. And we get a two thumbs up!!! Photo courtesy of Dawn McIntyre...
Here is our final dishcloth pattern for the Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL 2018! Aptly named - as we will double up on the double crochet stitches. This design makes nice, clean lines and works up quickly. I made mine in one solid color, but multi-colors and...
We’ve almost got our nice set of dishcloths complete. Only one more after this one, and it will be published later today. Mod Teresa chose today’s dishcloth. If you know anything about Teresa, you know that she loves owls, so her choice should not surprise you. Teresa...
Today's dishcloth was chosen by Mod Pam. She’s been hooked on crochet since March 2014. She learned from watching Youtube videos and joining Ravelry groups such as the Dishcloth Weekly KAL and the BAMCAL (Block-a-Month-CAL). Her favorite yarn brand is Cascade, but...
This dishcloth was designed in honor of my Aunt Becky. She was the younger of my dad’s two sisters. She was only 8 years older than me, so she was like a big sister. I loved visiting her at my grandparent’s farm. She always had a large stash of Archie comic books that...
Today's dishcloth uses chain loops in a way that brings texture to the cloth. Texture is important when scrubbing dishes, so I try to incorporate some in many of my dishcloth designs. This particular stitch is very easy to work and also just looks pretty. You can work...
Today’s dishcloth was chosen by Mod Robin. Robin has been crocheting since 2011. If you look at her Ravelry projects, you will see that she has 1,230 projects listed. That’s amazing for someone who has been crocheting for a relatively short time. And that’s only the...
Today's dishcloth is named after my Aunt Carolyn. My dad had two younger sisters, and Carolyn was the older of the two. She grew up to marry my Uncle Dale, and they had six children. There were five kids in my family, so when we all got together, there was never a...
Today’s dishcloth is designed in honor of my Aunt Margaret. The pattern incorporates some fun special stitches and definitely reminds me of her. She was such a fun person to be around, and I imagine that if she had ever crocheted, she would have been a crochet...
Here's a look at my new design - the Over Under Throw. This design is published in Crochet Now Magazine, Issue 27 - on sale now. It's a UK based publication, so all of my overseas friends have easy access to it. I'm sure that it is easily available to everyone -...
Today's dishcloth was chosen by Mod Terry. Terry is a Mod in my Ravelry group and she has been happily hooking for 30 years. She - and her entire 6th grade class - learned how to crochet from the teacher's aide, Clara. Clara must have been blessed with an...
Good Monday morning everyone. I hope you had a great weekend with some yarn on your hook. We are starting our second week of the Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL, and I hope you are all caught up. Today’s dishcloth is a little involved – but well worth the time and...
Hi everyone! I hope you are enjoying the CAL so far. I have lots of fun dishcloths to share with you in the coming days. If you are too busy (and aren't we all these days) or just can't remember to check in here on pattern day - you can always purchase the e-Book...
Today's dishcloth is a Mod's Choice. Berniece is a long time Ravelry group member and my very first Mod. She's been with me since 2011 and so far I haven't run her off yet. Just shows you what a patient, caring person she is. She's tested so many of my patterns - she...
Today begins our Spring Cleaning Dishcloth CAL! Yes, I know I went nuts this year. I was waiting on some yarn to be delivered for a design project, and of course I had to crochet something. After all - I did have a red hot hook in my hand. So two days later, we have 8...
Now that the Spring's Fancy CAL is completely underway, let's begin another CAL. Yes - you heard me correctly. I just can't help myself! The smell of freshly cut grass, the sound of bees buzzing, and the sight of beautifully colored flowers just puts a skip in my...
Today is the first day of Spring, and what a great day to begin a CAL!!! Here's our schedule: CAL officially begins today - March 20, 2018. CAL officially ends on April 30, 2018. However, you can take as long as you need to complete the project. We just need an...
Spring is almost here, so let’s get ready for a CAL! WHAT: A rectangular springtime shawl inspired by a poem. Size is easily adjustable, but here are my dimensions: Width: 56” Depth: 21” WHEN: CAL officially begins on the first day of Spring, March 20. CAL officially...
I hope you have enjoyed the Advent Scarf CAL. I pray for you peace, joy, and love for the coming year, and many blessings from God our Father. If you would like to continue these devotions, please visit the Lutheran Hour Ministries at: https://www.lhm.org/ Start...
Today's Stitch Pattern Border PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Just ONE more CAL this year - and then you’re done! This is a Mini Mystery Christmas CAL. Only four days and four clues. You’ll hook up a pretty little Christmas doodad to gift or to keep. MATERIALS:SPORT WEIGHT COTTON YARNI used Drops SafranAbout 4 – 5 feet of each...
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017
Today's Stitch Pattern PATTERN LINK: ADVENT SCARF 2017