Striped Hand Towel

striped hand towel

Striped Hand Towel

Originally I wanted to create a Corner to Corner (C2C) hand towel that was simple enough that beginners could crochet one. That’s when I designed this Striped Hand Towel. It has color changes, but they are only at the end of rows. You don’t need to change colors in the middle of a row like you would with a C2C with a picture.

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Acorn Hand Towel

acorn hand towel

Acorn Hand Towel

You know, I see so many patterns out there in cyberspace for washcloths and dishcloths, but not nearly as many patterns for hand towels and dish towels– especially Corner to Corner (C2C) towels. Why is that?

Well, that is something I’d like to remedy!

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Americana Hat

Americana hat

Americana Hat

Hey there everyone!

I’ve always considered Memorial Day to be the official kickoff to summer. School is almost out for my kiddos and it’s actually been hot here in Pennsylvania…like sweat dripping off your nose hot. My kind of weather! And now is when I go into my basement and drag up not one, but two totes full of Americana decorations for our home. We don’t do Americana decorating small around here!

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Hanging Mittens

hanging mittens

Hanging Mittens

Well hey there!

I just had to share this pattern for these adorable little hanging mittens!

There are actually a ton of uses for them. Off the top of my head, I came up with gift topper, gift card holder, hanging decoration for home or office, tree decoration, fill them with candy for small children and I’m pretty sure the size is great for the tiny hands of 1 or 2-year-olds as actual gloves!

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Upcycled Sunflowers

upcycled sunflowers

Upcycled Sunflowers

Well, we’re on the downward slope of summer now, heading swiftly into autumn. It will be here before we know it, but I can’t say that I’m that upset about it. Even though I love summer with all its sunshine and warmth, my heart belongs to autumn.

It’s one of those seasons that, at least in Pennsylvania, seems to start out so beautiful with the changing leaves and chill in the air…and a week later…all the leaves are gone, the trees are brown and bare and it’s freezing.

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Upcycled Star Garland

upcycled star garland

Upcycled Star Garland

So here I am again with another upcycled garland pattern. I just love these so much. I get to make something pretty and upcycle something that might otherwise end up in a landfill. I do recycle religiously, but I’m hoping that by sharing this pattern, other people could help out in the fight against polluting the planet. I realize it’s a small gesture, however, I honestly believe that big things begin with little steps!

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