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Announcing the Bernat Blanket Stitch Along

By Yolanda on September 12, 2016 in Baby Crochet Projects, Crochet Projects, Home Decor, Knitting 13

Bernat Stitch Along

The Bernat Blanket stitch along is starting soon. (Begins Oct 3, 2016) If you enjoy a good mystery this Stitch along is for you. This Mystery Stitch-Along is sponsored by Joann Fabric and Craft stores. This stitch along is a great way to be introduced to the Bernat Blanket yarn if you haven’t tried it yet. I have become a fan of this yarn. I love the softness and how fluffy it feels. My projects just seem to work up so quickly. This is a mystery stitch along so you won’t know what the blankets will look like until they are complete. Trust me they are both gorgeous.

Bernat Blanket Stitch Along

The Stitch Along will include both a Knit and Crochet version of this mystery blanket. Both versions are completely different so you can choose to Knit, Crochet or stitch both blankets. I will be serving as your host for the Knit blanket and Mikey of The Crochet Crowd will be your crochet host. I’m super excited to finally be collaborating on a project with Mikey. He is a dynamo and makes crocheting so much fun. He has built a truly awesome community of fellow crocheters. The full details of the Stitch can be found here: Stitch Along Details This page will give you the details of the timeline, shopping list and much more. You can even view the video intros from both Mikey and myself.

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Crochet Cactus Home Decor. Fun and Ouchie Free!

By Yolanda on August 11, 2016 in Crochet Projects, Home Decor 8

Crochet Cactus as home decor are such a fun project. These little crochet cactus are a great way to use up your yarn scraps. Using different shades of green also helps to make them more interesting and realistic. I love the fact that the supplies needed for this project are inexpensive and easy to find. You can make several of them and place them on a window sill or on a mantle. Mix them in with “real” plants for fun.

These little Crochet Cactus don’t require watering, any maintenance and best of all they are Ouchie Free. If Ouchie a word? Well it was around my house when my kids were growing up. I hope you enjoy this project. Be sure to share this post with your friends and family. Keep reading to get more info and the free written pattern. (I have uploaded a video tutorial if you prefer to watch the video on the last page of this post ).

Crochet Cactus Home decor Project

I recently went on a trip to Texas. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a fun trip. My uncle passed away and we traveled to attend his funeral. While traveling we did stop at several rest areas and shops. I kept seeing small bowls of different types of cacti. They are so pretty but I was apprehensive about all the thorns. I didn’t feel comfortable having to store them up in a box (they wrap them in newspapers) and then unwrapping them when we got home. I did love the idea of having a few and how beautiful they look. Several even having little flowers. What’s a great to do? Crochet your own of course. Here is what I came up with.

You will need the following supplies for your Crochet Cactus:

scraps of yarn in various shades of green (you can make them all one shade)

Scraps of colorful yarn for the flowers (flowers are optional)

scissors

stitch marker

polyfiber stuffing (you can also use cotton)

1 small glass container (I purchased mine at my local Dollar Tree store)

small pebbles ((I purchased mine at my local Dollar Tree store)

yarn needle

Crochet Hook size H/ 5.0mm for the cactus

Crochet Hook size B / 2.25mm for flowers

bamboo cooking skewers or straws (to hold cactus inside the rocks)

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Easy to Crochet Baskets – Adjust sizes to fit your needs

By Yolanda on April 20, 2016 in Crochet Projects, Home Decor 2

Easy Crochet Baskets

These crochet baskets are so fun and easy to make. The best part is that you can adjust the size according to your needs. You can even make several to rest inside of each other. The crochet baskets I made measured about 12 1/2 inches in circumference and about 8 inches tall. It is surprising how much fits inside of it. What is also nice is that when not in use you can just fold it flat and out of the way. I think crocheting your own baskets is a great way to eliminate landfill waste. How many times have we seen throw away containers which end up in the landfill since they tear or break so easily. These Easy to Crochet Baskets are so pretty and you can use them for all types of things. I filled mine with yarn. You can use your in kids room to store toys, shoes, etc. They work great in a baby nursery.

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Easy to make Paper Roses. Beautiful and Inexpensive Gifts

By Yolanda on April 13, 2016 in Holiday Projects, Home Decor 1

Paper Roses

Paper Roses are fun and easy to make.

When we were kids we would make crepe PaperRoses. They make fun and inexpensive gifts for Mother’s Day, Teacher Gifts or Secretary’s Day. You can make them as stand along roses or place them on the top of a pen for a fun and pretty alternative to a plain pen. You can make several rose pens (in different colors) and place in a small cup that is then placed on top of a desk. These are perfect as inexpensive gifts. With so many teachers and other people to give gifts to sometimes staying within our household budgets can be a challenge. These are pretty and inexpensive gifts.

Make them in white instead of red for a fun sign in pen for showers, weddings, etc. I purchased all supplies except the green crepe paper (couldn’t find any) and pens from my local Dollar Tree. I also used a low temp glue gun (and glue sticks) that I had previously purchased at my local Michael’s store.

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Crochet Square /CAL 2nd Square

By Yolanda on March 7, 2016 in Crochet Projects, Crochet Stitches and Crochet Motifs, Home Decor 3

Crochet Granny Square Variation

Second Square of CAL with Kristin Omdahl

The second square for the “Springtime Afghan CAL” is ready. I used 2 colors for each square and alternated the colors to get a little more variety. I am using a sport weight yarn with the weight category of 3. You will need to be able to work a magic loop or circle. If you are not comfortable doing that you can begin by chaining 4 and sl st into the 1st chain to form a circle. You will also need to know how to change colors.