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, …
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! …
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 …
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! …
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. …
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 …
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! …
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. …
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, 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 …
