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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Aug 06 2021
Crochet Card Project: Birthday Cupcake Card
It’s a snap to personalize this birthday card for him or her.Simply choose a design and add your own text.Customize it with photos.Adding a crocheted cupcake makes it even sweeter! ❤️ Linda Supplies Blank card – 5 ½x 4 ¼ Scrapbook Paper – (I found a reversible sheet with “sprinkles” on one side, and birthday …
Jul 23 2021
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 …
Jul 14 2021
Art and Vegetables for Everyone at Tomato Art Fest
the tomato,star of earth, recurrentand fertilestar,displaysits convolutions,its canals,its remarkable amplitudeand abundance,no pit,no husk,no leaves or thorns,the tomato offersits giftof fiery colorand cool completeness. -from Ode to Tomatoes, Pablo Neruda Neruda understood the suggestive majesty of the tomato, that culinary conundrum – both a fruit and a vegetable!, omnipresent and visually intriguing, memorialized as much on Warhol’s soup can as …
Jul 09 2021
Crochet Card Project: Loss of Pet Sympathy Card
A sympathy note will always be welcome.Take the time to send a card to let someone know you’re thinking of them.This card can bring comfort for the loss of a cat or dog.Linda ❤️ Supplies 5½ x 4¼ card Paw Print Scrapbook Paper Solid Color Scrapbook Paper Yarn: #3 lightweight yarn in dk gray or …
Jul 05 2021
Cheat Sheets: Snails
It has been a while since I wrote a cheat sheet for the site so I figured it was time to do so again. Right now, I am the proud snail-sitter of about 10 snails. They will be going back into a nice spot in my yard very soon, not the garden where they were …
Jul 02 2021
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 …
Jun 30 2021
Blueberry Ginger Vegan Cheesecake
3 ideas to freshen up your favorite summer treats Summertime brings lots of picnics, barbecues and pool parties, along with tasty treats everyone loves to share. Want to make yummy desserts your friends will rave about, but with your own unique twist? Add exotic new fruit. Whether you’re making a fruit salad, a pie or …
Jun 26 2021
The Little Guide to British Tea Party Etiquette
Afternoon tea is excellent way to slow down in our ever busy lives, relax and spend time to meet with old friends and make new ones as you experience a truly traditional teatime event. These intimate and elegant events can be given in honor of visiting friends, new neighbors or for family reunions. Occasions for …
Jun 25 2021
Crochet Card Project: Oh Baby!!
This adorable handmade card is perfect for an expecting mother, new baby, or shower! Add a personal touch with this card combining cardmaking and crochet to make someone smile. ❤️ Supplies: Baby Stickers Baby themed scrapbook paper Yarn, yellow and small amount white #3 lightweight yarn Crochet hook size B Adhesive Photo Sticker Squares Tiny Alphabet …