May Wrap-up…

Hello friend, Can you believe May has come to a close? Has this year felt short to you too? We are halfway through 2023. Sigh... I have a recap for you; my makes, finished and not-quite-finished, as well as new designs you may or may not have seen. Granny Squares Granny Square Blanket Cake Pop…

Color Palette Crochet Throw Pattern

Color Palette Throw is a fun pattern to make. It will be your go-to crochet blanket pattern. It's so warm and cuddly using one strand of worsted weight yarn. This easy and textured stitch creates a modern contemporary look. I chose a color palette that had some Boho flair. You choose the color palette that…

New SockPattern for the Self-Striping yarn hiding in your stash

Meet your newest favorite self-striping yarn sock pattern. My Little Sister Chevy Sock Knitting Pattern. A beautiful, yet simple 2-round repeat pattern, perfect for binge watching your favorite Netflix (or Hulu) series. I'm not kidding when I said, meet your newest favorite. This pattern is so repeatable. You'll want to knit a pair for every…

Another great shortie sock knitting pattern – The Karrie Sock

You know that knitting pattern that just grabs you from the first stitch, and before you know it, it's done? Introducing: The Kerry Sock Knitting Pattern A sweet slipped stitch pattern runs down the front of the sock, with an easy to memorize stitch pattern. It's a meditative knit. The perfect project to take on…

Quick and Practical Farmhouse Chic Placemat: Sprigs of Thyme Crochet Placemat Pattern

Features simples stitches, which makes this a quick project. I read a lot of home decorating blogs that feature how to decorate a table, room, a home. I'm really inspired by the farmhouse look, and how it creates a cozy home, and maybe save some money by making it myself. As a DIY'er, I'm intrigued…

DIY Crochet Accent Rug

Creating the home you've always wanted starts with your aesthetic. How do you like things to look; the appearance? I'm a creative, who enjoys making things. Home decor accents are among the favorites. A DIY approach to decorating your home can feel cozy to you, yet inviting to your guests. Do you crochet? I have…

How to Knit a Pair of Shortie Socks in 10 days (or less)

I don't know about you, but I love to knit socks. Especially, shortie socks. What are shortie socks, you ask? Let me explain... Shortie socks are basically ankle length socks. Socks that peek over the top of your shoe. A sock that's perfect for booties (short boots). I have a formula for getting the entire…

Mixed Media Art

As an artist, I found that combining paper, a type of glue, such as Mod Podge, and scrapbook paper and embellishments to be so much fun. Mixed media is defined as using a variety of media in a work of art. I think I've found a new "hobby". It's very simple... You will need a…

How I make my Vanilla Socks Tutorial

The basic sock, or vanilla sock as I like to call it, looks so much more complicated than it is. Plain socks (or vanilla socks) are perfect for showcasing a self-striped yarn, variegated yarn, darker yarns that don't often show a lot of pattern details. All only needing a single skein. It's a mindless project…

Blocking: The Final Step

Blocking your  finished project makes a huge difference in how it looks.  Think of it as a wrinkled shirt right out of the dryer or the bottom of a laundry basket, compared to one that's been freshly ironed. I know, who irons anymore, but you get the idea. 😉  The goal of blocking is to…