Jennifer

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Free Crochet Pattern: Pink & Grey Baby Blanket

In my last post I shared a pattern for a baby blanket, and here is another one like it that I made in pink and grey.  You can make this by following the last pattern and using these colors. Vanna’s Choice® White Vanna’s Choice® Silver Heather Vanna’s Choice® Rose Shocking I love to use the Vanna’s Choice® Lion Brand yarn …

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Free Crochet Pattern: Baby Blanket

I recently posted a pattern for a simple granny square, and this baby blanket starts with that exact pattern and continues on, as if it were one large granny square. Here is the pattern: Supplies 3 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in White 2 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in Terracotta 2 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in Dusty Green Size F …

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Free Crochet Pattern: Cloche Hat with Flower

This is a green crochet cloche hat with white trim and a white flower with a bit of pink inside. This pattern is for a teen/adult sized hat, but you can reduce each hat row by a percentage to make toddler and children’s hats (depending on the size you want). Materials 1 skein Vanna’s Choice …

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Free Crochet Pattern: Simple Granny Square

Today I want to share my simple pattern for a granny square. The granny square is one of the basics of crochet, and from this, you can create a variety of different kinds of blankets.  In fact, in the next post, I will show you a pattern for a baby blanket starting with this exact …

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Free Crochet Pattern: Spotted Owl Pot Holder

This cute owl pot holder is made by using three strands of yarn at a time. This way, the pot holder turns out nice and thick! I also love the look of the large stitches, and it saves a bit of time. Due to the nature of crochet, there may still be “holes” in the …

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Instagram Eye Candy: Tea Ice Cream

Tea flavored ice cream stands are popping up all over, and for tea lovers who also have a bit of a sweet tooth, this treat is heavenly!  It’s the dessert tea lovers never knew they were missing. I also think the colors of the tea cones are quite lovely.  Here are some Instagram pics of …

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Cupcake Potholder Crochet Pattern

This cupcake potholder is made by using three strands of yarn at a time. This way, the pot holder turns out nice and thick. I also love the look of the large stitches, and it saves a bit of time. The only problem with crochet potholders is that they still have “holes” in them, so …

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The Louvre Abu Dhabi Is Building an Impressive Collection

During recent months, the Louvre Abu Dhabi quietly added some impressive pieces to its collection, including a rare Georges de la Tour painting, Girl Blowing on a Braisier (La Fillette au braisier), and Between Darkness and Light (Entre chien et loup) by Marc Chagall, along with 25 other pieces. Another exciting acquisition is a selection …

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Coastal Rainforest Meets Mid-Century in the Edgemont Greenbelt Home

This single family home was designed with to welcome in the sunlit treetops of the North Vancouver, Canada coast, and made with clean lines and decorative touches in line with the mid-century feel that the owners love. Edgemont Greenbelt’s architecture is by Shelter Design and Blackfish Homes, offering generous views of the coastal rainforest surrounding …

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How To Make Soap The Easy Way: A Step-by-Step Guide

Making soap can be a fun craft project for all ages!  I make them for my own personal use because most commercially made soaps simply don’t compare to good handmade soaps.  Also, I have fun choosing the base and fragrance combination to make my own perfectly customized bars of soap.  It’s also a great project …

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