Thinking Thursday
They say inspiration is everywhere. So today I pose this question to you: what inspires you?
Author: Hailee Lynn
Winter Wonderland Cowl – Free Pattern
I thought moving a bit farther north would give me a winter wonderland blanketed in snow. I guess we didn’t move up far enough. The weather has been quite mild, which is okay when I’m driving, but not okay when I want to snuggle under a pile of blankets with a book and hot chocolate.… Read More Winter Wonderland Cowl – Free Pattern
— Recipes —
Homemade Whipped Cream
Did you know today is National Whipped Cream day? Why not celebrate by whipping up your very own batch! Did you see what I did there? Find the recipe below! I was an insanely picky eater as a child. If you follow this blog with any kind of regularity, you’re going to see this common… Read More Homemade Whipped Cream
— Fun Fact Friday —
Fun Fact Friday
Guess what! It’s Fun Fact Friday! Join me on the first Friday of the month to learn something new about fiber arts! Today’s fun fact: the word crochet is derived from old french, meaning ‘small hook.’ I don’t know about then, but now crochet hooks come in a variety of sizes. Tiny hooks, chunky hook,… Read More Fun Fact Friday
New Year, New Resolutions
Can you believe it’s the roaring twenties all over again? I, for one, am very excited! And I really want to make flapper dresses a thing again. As we march into this new year, I feel like the older I get, the faster time flies. It feels like just yesterday I learned to crochet, graduated… Read More New Year, New Resolutions
Pattern Roundup
Every month I feature a number of cool projects on my Instagram and Facebook page. They’re a good blend of self-designed items and items made using patterns created by other really talented designers. This is a roundup of all the patterns used in items I’ve created and featured this month over social media. These fabulous… Read More Pattern Roundup
Full Circle
Once upon a time, way back in 2013 I decided I wanted to be a crochet designer. I had already been crocheting for a while, but I had been making projects designed by others. It was time to strike out on my own. My crochet journey can best be illustrated as an exponential chart. The… Read More Full Circle
— Crochet Patterns —
Stitch Inspired Alien Hat – Free Pattern
Oh goodness, it’s been ages! It’s really quite amazing how quickly life can pass by. So many things have happened since my last post. I married my fiancĂ©. We bought our first house. We adopted a puppy. And we had our first child. Wow! So many wonderful things in such a short amount of time!… Read More Stitch Inspired Alien Hat – Free Pattern
— Sewing —
How To Turn An Unsightly Tear Into A Pocket
Yesterday I ripped my favorite pair of pajama pants. I was devastated. Do you have that one piece of clothing, that no matter how worn or used it is, you just love to pieces? That is my relationship with these pants. They are super comfortable to lounge around the apartment in, light enough to sleep… Read More How To Turn An Unsightly Tear Into A Pocket
— Crochet Patterns —
Setting Up House
Updated February 2024 – PINTEREST FRIENDS Hey Friends, I have noticed a lot of Pinterest traffic coming to this post from pins completely unrelated to this post and website. I’m not sure who made those pins or why (maybe bots of some kind?), and I am trying to work with Pinterest to have them removed.… Read More Setting Up House