I want to share a new pattern with all of you! I was hoping to get some actual pictures outside, perhaps even while at the farmers market…. but no dice. It was snowing while these pictures were taken (grrrrrr…..so sick of snow) It is my first crocheted pattern- so please be nice with any typos/errors…. … Continue reading
Finally!! The snow is was melting, the birds are chirping (actually they have been chirping for a while but I have felt bad for them- it was freezing out there!!) and I am already looking forward to the upcoming summer months. Also known as farmer’s market and garage sale season. So I decided that I didn’t … Continue reading
Most Saturdays I get up, and leave the hubster for an hour or so he can play video games and I drink coffee with my friend Megan. I have mentioned her before. She is the one who convinced me that running in a relay marathon was a good idea. Pretty sure she is drugging my … Continue reading
The Big Bang Theory inspired afghan is done!! This was a super fast, really fun project to do. I used a size G hook, and a bunch of random colors that I had too much of to toss. An incomplete list of all the colors include: Red Orange Coral Light Pink Dark Pink Bright Blue … Continue reading
A brand new tutorial!! Yeah, it’s been a while- but I have started a new tutorial. This will be my first crochet tutorial, and it is inspired by the afghan on the Big Bang Theory that is in Amy’s apartment. Check out what I have put together so far and let me know what you … Continue reading
Ok peeps- so here’s the deal: I am sick of talking about this freaking blanket. No, it is still not done- about 2/3 of the ends still need to be weaved in and that will be a long process that I will break up over several days (or several weeks, whatever) And I am sure … Continue reading
This will look familiar to my readers- but I have remade the Nosegay Doily for our kitchen. This time, it is much, much smaller. I will go ahead and answer the first question: Didn’t I just see a rug that you made based off this pattern? Yes- however I made it out of acrylic and turns out … Continue reading
Pinterest.com – if you are not on this site yet you are missing out!!! I have been on it for about a year now- and I have the amount of pins to show for it (1,715 pins/59 boards). Think of this as your virtual mood board, scrap book, visual book marking tool. Below is a … Continue reading
Even though winter comes every year (particularly in Wisconsin) I still am caught un-prepared every year. The past winter came with chilling winds and blustery days so I needed to whip up some scarves for hubby and I and I needed them quick! This is where bulky yarn and size 11 needles came in handy. I … Continue reading
This lantern idea is just too perfect!! I can already envision them hanging gracefully from our (non-existent at the moment) back deck while our friends are eating, drinking and laughing into the night. Click the link below to see more! Design*Sponge » Blog Archive » diy project: karen’s coffee can lanterns. Continue reading
A Simple Stitch 