I promised myself that this year- 2019 - I was cleaning out clutter! From everywhere! Including my massive yarn collection. (I also destashed my huge crochet book collection). I feel much lighter already. I really wanted to add a few afghans to my work this year to help accomplish this task. Some of my favorite… Continue reading Crochet Scrap Busting Afghan: Destash Blanket #1 for 2019
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Crochet Temperature Project: 2018 Lumbar Pillow
I had been quite intrigued for a few years about "Temperature Projects" and really kept thinking about starting one. Then late in 2017, I was just scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed and there was an ad for a super long lumbar pillow in an Aztec type print with lots of beautiful reds and vibrant colors… Continue reading Crochet Temperature Project: 2018 Lumbar Pillow
Crochet Doll Pattern: Maggie Raggie and her Friends: 2-Hour RAGDOLL
The last day of 2018! I can't believe it! I am so excited for this next year because it is going to be my blog year! I have a Facebook page, an Etsy, a new IG, and a spot in a local artisan store (All the same name - The Burgundy Basket) so I am… Continue reading Crochet Doll Pattern: Maggie Raggie and her Friends: 2-Hour RAGDOLL
Crochet Baby Nesting Cups Toy Pattern
I'm traveling today. Returning from the holidays. Does anyone else feel like they need a vacation after taking a vacation? It's exhausting! Nothing like "nesting" in your own bed. Anyway, when my husband drives, I can work, and my project bag is always with me!! For this trip, I'm working on an order for a… Continue reading Crochet Baby Nesting Cups Toy Pattern
Crochet Messy Bun Beanie Pattern: A Little Bit Messy
So, I this is my third blog post. It's a little messy. I am struggling with menus and add-ons and plug-ins and more! Oh, geez. I know one day I will look back and wonder what the trouble was, but for now I am up to my eyeballs in Christmas orders. Last year -… Continue reading Crochet Messy Bun Beanie Pattern: A Little Bit Messy
Crochet Marshmallow Mug Gifts
How fun are these crocheted marshmallows? These work up so fast and are so cute!!! Imagine them strung together on a line? Make up some for Christmas Tree ornaments by adding a little hanger on top. Each year I make dozens of coffee/tea mugs with mug cozies and add hot chocolate and teas - they… Continue reading Crochet Marshmallow Mug Gifts
Crochet Play Food: Sandwich and Hamburger
My first pattern share! If you prefer a PDF pattern to print out here is my ETSY link. My Etsy PDF contains the hamburger and ham sandwich. This PDF is 6 pages with color photos, tips, and instructions First, a little note: I just started this blog October, 2018 and won't be doing a lot… Continue reading Crochet Play Food: Sandwich and Hamburger
…the next step
Four years ago I launched my Etsy shop after being urged to do so by friends. After some initial success with Etsy, I began to rent an in-person shop in my local area. For the last four years I have continued to grow my business, my page, started an Instagram - whoa! - and now… Continue reading …the next step