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Colorida Hammock Blanket

This post contains affiliate links – to read our full disclosure policy, click here. Colorida Hammock Blanket The idea for this blanket started in my mind several years ago while I was laying on my hammock.  I love to lay on my hammock in the shade in my backyard on a summer afternoon.  We live near some woods that is full of wildlife. It is very relaxing to lay down while looking up at the trees and listen to the[Read more]

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Mandala Toddler Mat

This post contains affiliate links. Over a year ago I saw the Bernat Blanket yarn for sale in Joann’s – I loved how the yarn was wound and packaged.   These 4 colors were combined into a “Stripes” yarn that had long color changes.  I thought these colors looked great together in this order and quickly got to creating this mandala project.  Later I found the same colors packaged separately (see below).  I love how it turned out. Have you touched[Read more]

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Giant Plarn Mandala

This post contains affiliate links – for more about our policies, please visit our About page. Giant Plarn Mandala Have you ever used a plastic tablecloth for a party? They are inexpensive and seem to make clean-up a breeze – their appeal is that they are disposable but then all that plastic ends up in a landfill where they won’t break down for hundreds of years, if at all.   Have you ever thought of re-purposing the tablecloth?  Since they are[Read more]

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White Mountain Mandala Rock

I Love Rocks! I have been collecting rocks for as long as I can remember. As a young girl I was fascinated with all of the many shapes and colors of rocks.  Every trip to a rocky shore or beach had me searching for more ‘treasures’.  Now I love to find   rocks made perfectly round and smooth by years of waves crashing or river water rushing.  They become great canvases for some unique crochet art. Over the years I have[Read more]

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Stars and Stripes Sparkle Mandala

Patriotic Crochet Mandala This patriotic crochet mandala is easy to make and looks great hanging outdoors to celebrate any patriotic holiday! I love decorations, clothing and flowers in red, white and blue.  I love the combination of the bright colors in our American flag along with the stripes and stars. (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) Stars and Stripes – a Reminder of our Precious Freedom Seeing an American flag flying with its[Read more]

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Crystal Crochet Mandala

(This post contains affiliate links) I love crocheted mandalas.  I love how the stitches make a variety of patterns within each round and that there are endless possibilities when you combine any number of crochet stitches, colors and yarn.  Perhaps my love for the mandalas goes back to all of the beautiful doilies and thread tablecloths I had around my home as a young girl – exquisite antique works of art crocheted by my grandmother that contained a variety of[Read more]

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Killarney Hot Pad

Celtic Hot Pad This Celtic Hot Pad is easy to make and looks great in a variety of colors. You can never have too many hot pads in the kitchen!  This would be perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day meal or for any day you would like to remember Ireland while you dine. Named After Killarney in Ireland I named this Celtic Hot Pad after the Irish town, Killarney – one of my favorite towns I visited in Ireland in[Read more]

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7 Crochet Heart Patterns

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]

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Super Simple Cup Cozy

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]

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Basket Weave Mug Cozy

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]

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Braided Stripes Coffee Cozy

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]