Is there anything better than a yarny advent calendar? Mystery colors, cute mini skeins, pretty packaging…it’s the best present you can gift yourself during the crazy holiday season. I also really like the recent trend of October spooky season advents. On top of the myriad of advents I’ve purchased, ...
Gift-able Patterns
Blackbird Hot Coffee Cozy – Free Crochet Pattern
Coffee cozies are a MUST on hot drinks. The cardboard ones they give you do the job okay…but crochet cozies are far superior! Sip your PSL in style this season with your own custom crochet coffee cozies. If you’re looking for quick makes for upcoming markets, this is the pattern for ...
Blackbird Iced Coffee Cozy – free crochet pattern
I LOVE using coffee cozies on my cold drinks. I don't mind using the cardboard ones they give you at the coffee shop, but I hate how it's not big enough for my whole hand, and then some of my hand still has to hold the cold cup. So of course, I made my own and if I may say so myself, these are the ...
Pattern Roundup – Father’s Day Crochet Gifts
Father's Day is almost here, but there's still time to make something special for the special dad in your life. I've compiled a list of crochet gift ideas, and knit gift ideas. If you're anything like me, you've got a father/husband who's not the easiest man to shop for. A unique handmade gift ...
Friday Faves – Lacework
- Friday Faves - This month's theme is LACE. It's almost a bad word in the fiber world. It's the monster under your yarny bed. But oh is it dreamy to look at! I've gathered 6 crochet and 6 knit patterns that feature some type of lacework. I challenge you to expand your thinking of what lace ...
UPDATED Bella Square Blanket, a Free Crochet Blanket Pattern
Almost 3 years ago, just 2 weeks before having my 2nd baby, I released my Bella Square Blanket pattern. I decided to add additional sizes to all my previous blanket patterns, and that meant making a new sample blanket to check all my numbers. Well, I ended up rewriting the pattern. At its core, it's ...