A Minion Gift
I had a friend request a Minion from Despicable Me as a gift for her son. So this is what I've been working on lately. He's a cute little guy who must be up to something with that coy look on his face.
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A Free Crochet Blanket Pattern for YOU!
The Citrus Stripe Blanket is my gift to you, because I am grateful for you! This blanket is perfect on so many levels. Here are just a few reasons why I love it...
Love Notes Blanket Crochet Pattern Ta-Dah
Introducing...The Love Notes Blanket!! When the idea for this blanket came to me, my brain immediately began to swirl with all of the cute things you could do with it...
Mmmmm. Yarn!
I bought more yarn. I must be crazy. But, ohhhhh, so yummy these colors are! I spent a seriously silly time with my daughter, Lizzie, yesterday as we flitted about Hobby Lobby, focusing on the holiday decor--mostly Christmas--and dreamed of little crafty things we would do if we could ever eke out the time. But, of course, I must look at the yarn! And even through my girl doesn't crochet, she seems...
Little Dutch Girl Pillow & Afghan Crochet Pattern
I'm a Dutch girl by ancestry as my great-grandfather and grandfather emigrated to the US from The Netherlands. My father speaks fluent Dutch. And one of my favorite flowers has always been the tulip. So naturally when I worked up this little tulip-shaped flower pattern, that seemed the perfect name for it--LITTLE DUTCH GIRL. I decided that I would design the pattern as a pillow but provide...
::Rolling Ridge Blanket Crochet Pattern::
Introducing the... Rolling Ridge Blanket! I am loving this because it is rich with texture and with a lot going on but works well together! Plus, it's super soft and drapey! I made it with Cotton Ease and Martha Stewart's Extra Soft Wool Blend which are both lovely and soft, but any worsted or even DK yarn would be fabulous!
The pattern...
::Crochet Design and Vintage Find::
You might remember this little peek at a cowl-in-the-works that I shared with you. It's adaptable to any size you want--skinny scarf up to king-size afghan. I adore that kind of versatility!
::Flying Plates::
I'm not talking about in a circus--like spinning plates on a stick. I'm not talking about a Greek wedding which might involve smashing plates as part of the tradition. I'm talking about plates flying across a wall--MY wall!
::Vintage Fleur Blanket Crochet Pattern::
The Vintage Fleur Baby Blanket pattern is now available! I'm loving the softness and vintage feel of this design. With its classic hexagon shape, loads of texture, pale pinks and whites, it has a lovely shabby chic feel. And I love that it is a hex blankie! With an intricate and lacy border.
::Just a Wee Little Peek::
I told you I couldn't wait. This precious little blankie makes my heart sing!! Tra-la-la-la-la! Self: Stop singing. You'll scare the children.
::Memories of a Chalkboard::
Guess what I got from the thrift store? Any ideas? This chalkboard is the beginnings of all my | On the Board | messages at the end of each blog post.
::How To-- Read ALL of the Pattern::
For me, I know that as a student in school, I typically "forgot" to read the instructions carefully on an assignment and often found myself half-way through it before realizing I was doing it all wrong! If you've ever had the same tendency with a crochet pattern--skipping over that beginning "boring" part--this post is FOR YOU!