Category: Blog Hops
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Triangle Crossing Square
‘X’ marks the spot in this fun crochet square made using front post treble crochet stitches. Four triangles emerge in the shadow of X’s crossing creating a simple afghan square design. I am thrilled to have the Triangles Crossing Square included in the Here Comes Treble Blanket collaboration with Simply Melanie Jane! Twenty squares created…
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Vaughn’s Harmony Beanie
I designed Vaughn’s Harmony Beanie in honor of my friend Joe Vaughn. Joe passed away from lung cancer and Alzheimer’s disease last year after it was clear that he could not battle the disease any longer. He was a gentle soul and an avid gardener. He and his wife Carolyn had a beautiful garden in…
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Twisted Lattice Ear Warmer
After releasing several patterns in my Crossroads Collection, my mind was filled with ideas for other possibilities. I wanted to try using the Linked Tunisian Simple Stitch in all of my projects. I wanted to try different yarn weights to see how it would look. Then I slowed down my thoughts and proceeded to jot…
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October Hops and Happenings
I like to pause when I am outside. Taking in each breath and looking at the beauty surrounding me. I am never disappointed with the inspiration that I find in nature. As we were bustling around, trying to check off our elaborate to-do list, I came across this little fella. I never knew that these…
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Angel Kisses Scarf Pattern
The Angel Kisses Scarf is an advanced beginner pattern made with light DK yarn! It whips up quickly as you repeat two rows throughout the pattern making it a great last minute gift! You can get the Angel Kisses Scarf pattern as a free download for 24 hours on September 23rd in the All About…
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September Hops and Happenings
We got 10 new chicks at the end of July and they are getting so big. All of them are Easter Eggers and if my chicken math is correct, we will have 23 egg layers by the end of the year! Love my chickens! Fall is finally around the corner and September is upon us.…
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Crosshell Granny Pet Bandana
I grew up with big dogs and my husband and I had two big dogs from our dating years to our children’s first few years of life. We took a hiatus from having any pets after our last dog and cat passed over the rainbow bridge. For several years our sons begged us for a…
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Crosshell Granny Shawl
The Crosshell Granny Shawl pattern offers a modern take on the classic granny square, suitable for intermediate crocheters. Using DK weight yarn, the shawl measures 50″ along the top and 32″ from center to point. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions.
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August Hops and Happenings
Summer is quickly coming to a close as we are gearing up to the start of school. We were blessed to be able to squeeze in one last weekend trip to a cabin in the mountains of Tennessee this month. A little side note… I started taking Karate classes with my son back in the…
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July Hops and Happenings
We are officially half-way through summer break and cherishing each and every moment! June flew by with bike rides, waterpark play, Robotics Camp and a short beach trip to St. Simons Island! We harvested our garlic and potatoes, pickled peppers and cucumbers and have enjoyed eating fresh squash and zucchini’s. July came in like a…
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