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Hello, is this thing on? Saying that it's been a while since I last posted here is an understatement...lol I believe the last post I made was introducing my Tansy Shawl pattern and I see that it's been getting more love recently as well. So, that means I haven't posted since some time in 2020.…

Free Pattern: Tansy Shawl

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Quarantine Crafting… What I’ve been up to since it all started

Obtuse Shawl by Natalie of Detroit Knots Hello Everyone!! It's been a long time since I've posted here on my blog and to be honest I needed a break from everything. With the Corona Virus pandemic happening and the fact that there was so many changes so fast at my job that I had to…

(ENDED) Spring Crochet Pattern Bundle is here!! Get it before it’s GONE!!

**Disclaimer: This blog post does include affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you buy through my link. This helps me bring free patterns and other awesome things to come to the blog.** Hi Everyone, Let me first start off by thanking everyone who has downloaded my Allegro beanie pattern. It has bee a…

Free Crochet Pattern: Allegro Beanie

Hello Everyone!! Today I'm coming to you with something special... a new crochet pattern. There's a story behind how this beanie pattern came along. If you follow me on Instagram you would've seen the process of me trying to take on the challenge that my mom gave me. My mom... she crochets and has been…

Yarn Review: Lion Brand Cobblestone Yarn

** Disclaimer: I bought this yarn with my own money. All opinions are my own.** Hi Everyone!! I'm coming back to you with another yarn review. As you read in the title I will be giving you all of the deets on what I can see becoming my new favorite yarn... Lion Brand's Cobblestone yarn.…

Crocheters Adventures in Knitting: January Challenge

Braided Poncho Cape by Chantal of Knitatude Hi Everyone!! Well as January is dwindling down and we prepare for February to make an entrance I somehow managed to knit a whole project. As I stated in my introduction post to this year long blog series, I'm challenging myself every month to start and finish a…

(Re)Learning Knitting

Hello Everyone, I've been wanting to do this blog series for quite some time now. Yes, I'm a hard core crocheter but often I find myself wanting to try other fiber arts and knitting has been at the top of my list for many years now. I can't honestly say that I don't know how…

New Year… Infinite Possibilities

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Hello Everyone!! As 2019 comes to a close I can't help but reflect on everything that happened over the past year. It was a seriously crazy year for me and actually for a lot of us. I'm sitting here thinking about all of the stress, uncertainty, hope, loss, strength and…

5 Self-care tips and items for makers

** Disclaimer: This blog post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you when you click the links provided. You are not at all obligated to chose these products that are linked in this blog post. ** Hello Everyone, Today I'm coming to you will…