Granny squares are so versatile and they never go out of style. Check out these celebrities sporting the classic granny squares from Anne Hathaway, Cate Blanchett, to Harry Styles. Granny squares give you tons of options on what to create: scarves, bags, hats, gloves, to larger projects like sweaters and blankets. You name it. HavingContinue reading “Joining Granny Squares Using Single Crochet”
Category Archives: Crochet
Fishing Trip and Solstice Wrap
Last week, we went on a short fishing trip down at Seward, Alaska. My husband and son went down the beach while I took some photos and enjoyed the site and wildlife. The place was packed with trailers and RVs. There were families camping and enjoying a bonfire and a majority of people heading downContinue reading “Fishing Trip and Solstice Wrap”
Birthday WIP
My birthday is this week and I wanted to share with you a favorite project that I am currently working on. This project is a triangular shawl that is inspired by the granny pattern that uses the double crochet stitch. For this project, I used Lion Brand’s Mandala Ombre in color Tranquility. It has sixContinue reading “Birthday WIP”
How to Start the Granny Rectangle in Two Ways
A Photo Tutorial Granny crochet projects are so versatile and can definitely challenge your creative imagination. The Daisy Granny Squares are so much fun to make and I am still coming up with projects where I can use up all the squares that I made. I will post new projects on this blog as theyContinue reading “How to Start the Granny Rectangle in Two Ways”
Jasmine Crochet Scarf
The Jasmine Crochet Stitch was unexpectedly easier than I thought it would be. I tend to work more on the tighter side when it comes to knitting and crochet and I like my stitches snug. However, this stitch’s very rhythmic flow is very natural and relaxing. The Jasmine Crochet Scarf was actually an unplanned project.Continue reading “Jasmine Crochet Scarf”
Jasmine Crochet Stitch
The Jasmine Crochet Stitch is a floral stitch that resembles a star. The stitch is created using elongated stitches similar to the puff stitch. It might be tricky at first to master the Jasmine crochet stitch but it gets easier with practice. The key is to avoid pulling on your stitches too tightly. The JasmineContinue reading “Jasmine Crochet Stitch”
A Surprise Project
Today, I am working on a surprise project using the Daisy Granny Squares. Yep, I am still gnawing away on the granny square project ideas. You can find a free crochet pattern on how to make these quick and lovely squares here. For this project, I am using my left over yarn from the initialContinue reading “A Surprise Project”
Daisy Square Door Hanger
A Photo Tutorial The last couple of weeks, I have been crocheting away granny squares. I cannot wait for spring that I am having my own spring mantra to cheer on the sun to melt all the snow outside. Have you seen my post on the Daisy Granny Squares Free Crochet Pattern? This pattern usesContinue reading “Daisy Square Door Hanger”
Daisy Granny Squares
A Video Tutorial Happy Easter everyone! I would like to celebrate today by sharing with you this beautiful pattern. Are these daisy granny squares darling or what? I just could not stop making them and I am constantly thinking of spring projects where I can incorporate these lovelies. They are very versatile and there areContinue reading “Daisy Granny Squares”
Spring Crochet Bandanas
A Free Crochet Pattern What do you look forward to when you think of spring? Are you excited for warmer temperatures or spending more time outside? I am most excited about the longer days and the glorious sunshine. The Spring Crochet Bandana is a triangular shaped, very lightweight and trendy, yet functional headwear. It willContinue reading “Spring Crochet Bandanas”
Fireweed Crochet Pouch
This past week was spring break and when I started on this project a few days ago, spring was in the air. Well, not anymore. That next morning, we woke up to 16 inches of fresh snow. However, I say we can choose the vibes to project so I decided to write up this patternContinue reading “Fireweed Crochet Pouch”
Single Granny Square Crochet
My appreciation for handmade started back in grade school. We had a Home Economics course where we learned how to do basic cooking, table setting, sewing, crochet and cross stitch. Sounds really cool, doesn’t it? Granny squares can be used for a lot of items. They can be used for blankets and throws, scarves, bagsContinue reading “Single Granny Square Crochet”
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