Faux Burlap and Lace Silverware Pockets

Faux Burlap and Lace Silverware Pocket

Faux Burlap and Lace Silverware Pockets

Oh my gosh everyone…I am so excited to show you this pattern for these Faux Burlap and Lace Silverware Pockets!!!

I was browsing through Pinterest the other day when I came across a set of burlap and lace silverware holders—real burlap, real lace. I thought they were super cute and then I started thinking. I had crocheted the Burlap-like Ruffle Garland, why not these holders too!

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American Flag Wreath

American Flag Wreath

American Flag Wreath

If you are in the U.S., I hope your summer is turning out amazing! Mine certainly is, thanks for asking! Ha! Ha!

The newest addition to my wreath series is complete and ready to share! I intend to make a wreath for every holiday so be sure to check back regularly or subscribe to my Newsletter so you never miss a new pattern.

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Mimi’s Ear Warmer Headband

Mimi's Ear Warmer Headband on Styrofoam head

Mimi’s Ear Warmer Headband

My boys call my mom Mimi and even though I had never heard that name when I was a child, it seems to be quite popular for a grandmother’s name. I believe it started out as “Grammy”, but one of my twins changed it when he couldn’t say Grammy.

Mimi tries to make it to the boys sporting events and we’ve faced a wide variety of weather conditions here in PA while supporting the kids.

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Taupe Infinity Scarf

Taupe Infinity Scarf

Taupe Infinity Scarf

Well here it is—the matching infinity scarf to the Taupe Slouch Hat—just as promised!

This scarf came out unbelievably well and matches the hat perfectly, in my honest opinion. It’s made with Caron Simply Soft in Taupe and it is super squishy and oh so soft! The exact type of accessory that I would love to wrap around myself when it’s cold outside. The last thing anyone wants to deal with when they’re trying to fight off a chill is a scratchy scarf! Yuck.

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All Weather Taupe Slouch Hat

Taupe Slouch Hat

All Weather Taupe Slouch Hat

This past winter, I made quite a few winter hats and ear warmers like the Clusters and Stripes Ear Warmer Headband or the Jess Mess-y Bun Hat. Those kinds of projects are fun and fast and I liked giving them away as gifts.

I had been eyeing some yarn at the store, Caron Simply Soft Taupe, for a few weeks, never knowing just what I would do with it. One day, on a whim, two skeins ended up in my cart. It was just so pretty. The yarn actually sat in my stash for a few more weeks before I decided to do anything with it. Can anyone relate?

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Garden Window Clothespin Bag

Garden Window Clothespin Bag

Garden Window Clothespin Bag

Hey Everyone!

May I present the Garden Window Clothespin Bag!

Originally I started this clothespin bag because I was testing the pattern for the Blue Ribbon Clothespin Bag. I had an extra skein of Red Heart Cornmeal in a tote and thought it would be perfect for the test. When this bag started coming to life, I had a new vision. I could see a window overlooking a garden of flowers! It was beautiful in my head and I am so pleased with how this came out.

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Clusters and Stripes Ear Warmer Headband

Clusters and Stripes Ear Warmer Headband

Clusters and Stripes Ear Warmer Headband

Finally, I’ve gotten a chance to work on the ear warmer headband that matches the Angled Clusters Scarf I made a few weeks ago! I’ve been so busy lately, but I managed to find an hour to crochet this little beauty!

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Strawberries and Cream X’s & O’s Infinity Scarf

strawberries and cream x's & o's infinity scarf

Strawberries and Cream X’s & O’s Infinity Scarf

Hey Everyone!

I hope your week is going well. Even though I’m writing this post in June, it is never a bad idea to start making hats and scarves so you’re prepared for the coming winter. What was that story about the grasshopper who sang all summer?

Ah, never mind. You get my point.

It’s also funny to think that even though, here in Pennsylvania, we are just beginning our summer, the whole other side of the world is working their way through fall and into winter. So I suppose technically, winter hats and scarves can be relevant year round for at least someone!

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Cullen’s Baby Blanket

Cullen's Baby Blanket laid out flat draped over a couchCullen’s Baby Blanket

Baby blankets.

You can never have too many, especially the warm ones when the temperatures are low. Then there is the chance of spit ups or other messes. It’s like baby clothes. You always need a ton,just in case. And what a fantastic combo to have a warm blanket AND it’s handmade.

Can’t beat that.
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Burlap-like Ruffle Garland

crochet burlapp-like ruffle garland pattern

Burlap-like Ruffle Garland

Hey Everyone!

I love the look of the burlap wreaths and garlands that you see everywhere these days. It’s so country! I’ve been meaning to try my hand at crafting with the burlap, but I just never got around to it.

One of the archways in my house, a rather large one that opens up to my staircase, was looking a little bare.  I dug through my gigantic yarn stash (anyone else have one of those?) and found a couple skeins of the Red Heart Warm Brown. It was remarkable how close this color came to matching burlap.

And it hit me!  A soft, flexible garland that looks like burlap! Fantastic!

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