You can never have too many hot pads in the kitchen! Here is one that shows off a Celtic Knot – perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day meal or for any day you would like to remember Ireland while you dine. I named this after the Irish town, Killarney – one of my favorite towns I visited in Ireland in June 2016. Here are some photos from our trip: I was the instructor on a special crochet tour with Annie’s[Read more]
This post contains affiliate links – to read our full disclosure policy, click here. Crochet Heart Patterns I love hearts – Their simple and internationally recognizable shape is a classic sign of love and care. I enjoy perusing Pinterest to see all of the different ways you can create the heart shape using a wide variety of mediums – paper, paint, mosaics, embroidery, natural items, clouds, food and, of course, crochet! This round-up of 7 crochet heart patterns shows how the[Read more]
This post contains affiliate links – to read our full disclosure policy, click here. Super Simple Cup Cozy Here is my last quick cozy idea for you this week. This is a great project for beginners because it uses only the single crochet stitch but even if you are an experienced crocheter, you will find this a perfect project for a very quick last minute gift. Have any pretty buttons or large pendant-like beads in your craft stash? They would work[Read more]
This post contains affiliate links – to read our full disclosure policy, click here. Christmas is getting closer and time to make a gift is getting shorter but here is another idea for you! This cozy uses a basket weave stitch that is made with front and back post stitches. Once you get the hang of working around the posts of stitches (see photos below), the stitch pattern works out quickly and nicely – this project only has 9 rows! This[Read more]
This post contains affiliate links – to read our full disclosure policy, click here Braided Stripes Coffee Cozy This week I would like to share with you 3 free cozy patterns. Each uses a different stitch and all work up very quickly. I love how these cozies protect your fingers and keep your coffee warm. The Braided Stripes Coffee Cozy features a neat way to work into hdc’s (half double crochets) that creates a braid-like line running along every other row. [Read more]