Tiny Origami Star Pattern

This little crochet star pattern goes along with my 5 different ways to use the star applique pattern. It’s only one row so it’s very quick and easy. Let’s get into it! Materials These are affiliate links so I will earn a small commission on any purchases made through them. Thank you! :3 Any yarn, …

How to Start Crocheting

One of my favorite things about crochet is that it is so easy to start. When I first wanted to learn, my mother-in-law took me to the craft store and told me to pick only two things: yarn and a hook. Those are literally the only two things you need to learn how to crochet! …

Cuddly Granny Star Pillow

This pattern goes along with my 5 ways to use the star applique pattern. You follow the same pattern for the coaster, but use different yarn and add a few more rows to make a pillow. Here we go! Materials Bernat Blanket Brights Yarn - School Bus Yellow (180g, about 1/2 ball) 6.5 mm (K) hook …

Granny Star Coaster Pattern

I’ve been drinking a lot of hot tea lately and I found myself in need of a coaster on my desk. Wanting it to match my red mushroom pin cushion, I searched around for a star pattern that I could make into a Mario power star coaster. I couldn’t find one, so I made one! …

Meowth Planter CAL

This month I collaborated with HELLOhappy, who created an awesome Meowth planter pattern just for us! The pattern is now available in her Etsy/Ravelry shops. If you like cute & kawaii, you’ll love her designs! I decided to make an Alolan Meowth for the live stream and had the most fun playing with different faces. …

Carl the Traveling Cactus CAL

In February, we collaborated with OliviaLawsArt to make her adorable Carl the Traveling Cactus! Head to her Patreon page to get the free pattern and read the story behind Carl.   I gave away one of the Carl’s I made and kept the other to take him on a trip to Disneyland. If you missed …

Binky the Polar Bear CAL

Hello! You’re going to start seeing more of these crochet-a-long posts since we’re now doing a monthly CAL live on Twitch. I’ll announce them here and update the post afterward with a fancy collage of all the makes from those who participated. Back in January we worked with Cafe del Craft to make polar bears! …

Turtle Applique

In preparation for another “big” project I have planned for this year (thanks to a St. Jude donation milestone), I am making Pokemon appliques to later be sewn on a pair of crochet overalls! Squirtle was up first and his design worked up really easily so I thought I’d share the turtle version with you. …

Raising Money For The Kids 2019!

I had such a great time fundraising for St. Jude last year during the creative Holiday event, I knew I wanted to continue raising money for kids this year. I was fortunate enough to have a healthy childhood and never had to spend time in a hospital. I’ve decided to do what I can for …

The Magic Circle

The magic circle, or magic ring, is a way to start crocheting in the round. Normally, you make a slip knot then chain 2 and begin working in the round in the first chain. But this method can leave a gaping hole in your project. The magic circle is magic because you work your first …