Dinosaurs From the Knit-aceous Period

My recent dragon fixation has shifted to dinosaurs. I'm not sure how I got the itch to combine dinosaurs and yarn, but I'm apparently not the only one. There are some amazing dinosaur patterns out there, in a full range of styles. For fast and cute, you can't beat these adorable crocheted baby brachiosaurs (free pattern) designed... Continue Reading →

Yarn Inspirations: Knit and Crochet Bags and Backpacks

I've been trying to figure out how to spend my birthday money. The list has gotten so long that I now have way more I want to buy than money to spend. The list includes everything from new headphones to a new dictionary to yarn for a big project to a new purse. Suddenly, it... Continue Reading →

Tired of Snow? Here’s Some Color Therapy to Warm You Up

I love snow and I hate snow. I love how peaceful the world feels as it's falling. Everyone hides inside and waits for the storm to end and we wind up with a world that looks new and magical in its fluffy coat. Unfortunately, I don't tolerate the cold well, and all that whiteness eventually... Continue Reading →

Finished Friday: Crocheted Owl and Cockatoo Necklace

I'm just back from a week in Tucson, where I helped my sister sell her art glass beads at The Best Bead Show, which is part of the annual Gem and Mineral show that takes over the entire city for nearly a month. As a downtime project, I took along Bunny Mummy's free crocheted owl pattern and a... Continue Reading →

Scrap Inspirations: Great Projects For Leftover Yarns

Ever since I made striped socks from leftover yarns, I've been thinking about other ways to use up the odds and ends in my yarn stash. Here are some fabulous projects I found poking around online. They are mostly knitted although the ideas could easily be adapted for crochet fans. The project that reminded me... Continue Reading →

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