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 How adorable is this solid heart in a granny?? I started making amigurumi hearts because I was just feeling so sad, upset and worried by everything in the news and I knew I needed something positive to focus on!  I recommend carrying both colors with you as you work your square so you don't have as many ends to weave!  I used Yarn Bee Soft Sleek and Chunky and a size F hook You can use any 4 or 5 ply yarn and then go two hook sizes down to create a tight pattern. HC=Heart Color BC= Background color Round 1 using HC make a magic ring, chain 3 2dc, ch3,3dc,ch3,3dc,ch3,3dc, ch 3 and join with beginning of the round Round 2 using HC chain 3 1 dc in each dc, in corner 2dc, ch 2, 2dc, then dc in each stitch along the side, 2dc, ch2,2dc in corner, repeat until you get to the beginning and join. Round 3 Using BC skip the first 2 stitches of any side, ch3, dc in nest two stitches, Using HC 1 dc in each stitch 2dc, ch2,2dc in each corner. * The spot where there is 3 stitches in BC...

I am using Red Heart Super Saver Ombre Yarn and an I hook This is a quick back I wanted to share for those that want a join that is invisible even when you are working with multiple colors! I'm in the process of making a Corner to Corner throw of various colors and am making panels of the same length but different widths. To join them I am using a needle and thread to sew together and below you will see what the front and back look like when you do this. I always double thread and hand stitch when using this method. I start by placing the panels on top of each other and stitch about 2 stitches in every crocheted stitch. You can go in the yarn. It doesn't have to be like when you see with the yarn. The Front The back, can you tell I used Hot Pink Thread?

Hey everyone, a friend was getting stuck on how to decrease her corner to corners, so I shot a quick unedited  video to show. I'm going to film this next week, please let me know what you would like to see. 

This pattern can be used with any yarn or hook size. I used Pantone by Caron which comes with 5 Hanks that are designed to go together.  I am making a larger project with these cute hexagons but thought I would share the base pattern first. I used a size G hook. Round 1 start with a magic circle, chain 3 and DC into ring, chain two *dc 2 chain 2* repeat 3 times. You should have a total of five sets of 2 dc's and chain 2. Sl into the first chain 3. Round 2 sl to nearest chain 2 space. (These are the corners) chain 3, dc, chain 2, 2dc all in the ch2 space. Ch1* 2 dc chain 2 2dc in the next chain 2 space, chain 1* repeat 3 times and slept to first chain 3. Round 3 sl to nearest chain 2 space, chain 3, dc, chain 2, 2dc in the same space, chain 1 two dc, chain 1 in chain 1 space, *2dc, chain 2, 2dc  in next chain 2 space, chain 1 2dc chain 1 in next chain 1 space* repeat three times and sl with beginning chain three. Round 4 Sl to nearest ch 2 space, chain 3 ...

This one drove me crazy until I made several! Anyone else hook in their car?  This pattern is for advance beginners and beyond For those that prefer an exact stitch count for every size this in not the pattern for you. I made this pattern last year but didn't put it up because i don't have the yarn budget and whew the time to make this in every size. If you search circle vest patterns on ravelry I am sure you can find paid patterns in any size you want. I have taught this as a class in a major craft store and many students loved the idea of learning to make something with this level of customization . Note I instead of just giving you what I did to make my size I am giving you all of my notes so you can make it in your size as well. If you are comfortable reading patterns then this should not be difficult for you however I would not suggest this pattern to be the first written pattern you should try. Every time I have make this I have used a different 4ply y...

So do any of you remember this post?   from over 5 years ago? My long time friend Harold was kind enough to model a beanie for me. We ended up going to downtown Disney to take some photos and grabbed some dinner while we were there. Well If you haven't been to Down Town Disney at Christmas at night let me fill you in, it is extremely beautiful and romantic! That evening I only took 2 photos because I was all nervous and distracted by "My maybe he is more than a friend", friend! At the end of the night I think he stood talking to me at by back door for almost 30 minutes and I thought he was going to kiss me! I found out later he was thinking about it but was also afraid of being slapped! We ended up hanging out a lot and had a lot of almost kiss moments and then he finally asked me out for our first official date! Problem was it was for New Year's Eve on the Queen Mary and as a single mom of 2 I had nothing to wear and very little money. I found a great sleeveless ...

Not everyone is a photographer,but we all want this wow photos of our projects right? This new app just dropped in the play store called prisma!

I love how easy Tamera makes this lace pattern! There are written instructions, a chart and a video so no matter what way you prefer you can learn this. Crochet lace may be scary to some but I think this is a great intro project. I used Patons lace  and an I hook ( yes that big!). The pattern in very repetitive so after a few rows you will get the hang of it. It's also forgiving the my shawl has 2 mistakes that I didn't go back an fix!! I honestly didn't do the border because I wanted to me done so I added fringe which I really love! I donated this scarf to an auction for a chartiy for music education for low income children and I am very proud to say that it went for $100 (I spent 4 dollars on the yarn and it took me less than a week crocheting only in the evenings to make, I am very happy with that number!) *I used a little less than 2 balls of Paton's Lace by Yarnspirations to make this!* Head over to Moogly's Site and Get the free Pattern  HERE

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I was lucky enough to spend some time with the amazing people from Lion Brand while I was at the CHA and as soon as my 5 year old spotted this yarn they gave me he decided it was his!   Ice Cream yarn in the colorway Cotton Candy  ! So I am making a full size scarf we can share :) I offered to pick him up a ball without pink or purple but he loved the name This Free pattern is advanced beginner and uses sc, hdc, dc, tr  I hook 1 ball of Lion Brand Ice Cream yarn Chain 16  *turn at the end of every row* Row A: ch1, sc in the next 4 stitches, hdc in the next 4 stitches, dc in the next 4 stitches, tr in the next 4 stitches. Row B: ch1 sc in each stitch until the end of row. Row C: ch3, tr in first stitch, tr I'm next 3 stitches, dc in the next 4 stitches, hdc in the next 4 stitches, sc in the last 4 stitches. Row D: ch1 sc in each stitch. Repeat rows A to D until your scarf is the length you desire. I love how the color changes in the yar...

I had the pleasure of meeting Vanna at the Lion Brand fashion show Sunday!! Here is the link to last year's show I was lucky enough to be sitting in the 2nd row and right by Vanna, in the photo above is the president of Lion Brand David Blumenthal. I know my photos are not ideal but they were the best I could get!  Here is a closer look at Vanna's shawl they are tiny granny squares using Vanna's glamor and bon bons. Anyone could make this and look amazing! The fashion show focused on squares and blocks and how easy shapes can make amazing farmers even for the beginner!  While I was watching the show I thought of Megan Trainer's song but instead of its all about that bass.... "it's all about that block, that block.. No shaping. .." This was one of my favorites!  LB pattern L40271 Ombre! Who doesn't crazy for it? This was another one of those block like designs which is fun and makes it easy for ANY beginner to ma...

I was at the Craft and Hobby Association show in Anaheim Ca! I will have many posts about the show but let's start with the Yarnspirations booth! Looking out through the wardrobe  you get a glimpse of Yarnia! The details just blew me away! Yarnspirations spent about 10 months putting this booth together! I loved seeing the different  yarn lines they have shine in thier unique applications. For example they used thier  metallic yarn  to make the chain maille and word has it that it's done in movies that way too! I wish a had a few more photos of the tent to show you! Each panel was a different stitch and I can't even imagine how many hours it took to create! This has to be my favorite of all them if I had to pick...I love how it goes from a fine knit to a jumbo one! This is a lovely example of the different yarns all working together to make a jaw stopping creation. Of all the things to be excited about these ...