Crochet Skinny Heart

I have fallen in love with this skinny heart pattern from Emma.  It is simplistic, well written and is large enough to build scenes on the front. 

You could make these for any occasion.  I like embellishments and I am designing different scenes to give as Christmas ornaments for family and friends. 

I am so excited and have not completed my scene, but I want to share Emma's pattern with you as soon as possible, not to mention I am struggling with the sailboats for the water section. 

They are just as lovely without the scene, as you will see when you click on the link, and the pattern has such great bones for adding embellishments. 

Thank you so much Emma!!!

You can find the heart pattern here.

Thanks for visiting and see you soon,

Debra

Easter Egg Monster Cover

I found the cutest little pattern for an Easter Egg Monster Cover.  You can find the free pattern here.

Every time I look at this cutie pie, I just can't help but chuckle. 

Head on over to One Dog Woof and ChiWei will share a well written and free pattern for this lovely. 

Enjoy,

Debra

Crochet Heart Vintage Contact Paper

It is so hard for me to clean my craft area without getting distracted.  I have spent all day going through it and getting rid of a lot of items that I know I will never get to. 

I did come across some vintage contact paper and decided to take a break and cut out two heart and place them together and crochet a border around them. 

I need to get back in there and start going through everything again. 

I just stopped by to share this with you. 

Since I am beginning to enjoy crochet edgings, what better way to practice? I can make some wonderful gift tags, ornaments and what not and practice my edging patterns, to get a feel for what I want to use on my towels. 

Hope your weekend is a wonderful one!


Deb

Vintage Crochet Shell Edging Pattern Has Arrived

 

 

Hello Everyone!!!!!

 

I hope this finds you all in the best of health and spirits.  

 

I have released a vintage crochet edging pattern today.  This pattern can be found here. 

 

I really love kitchen hand towels, and my intentions were to pick up some flour sack towels and practice a little embroidery work.

 

I stopped in at the 99 cent store the other day and they had two of the below flour sack towels left, so I grabbed them.  What a deal!!!

 

Since I really don't have any room on the towels to do embroidery work, I still couldn't pass up the bargain and decided to work on some crochet edging. 

 

I have released a vintage crochet edging pattern today.  This pattern can be found here. 

 

This pattern will be so cute on guest towels, pillowcases, tops, etc. 

 

The pattern instructs to use tatting thread and a small needle. I used a size 10 tread and a size 8 (1.50 mm) steel crochet hook for the towel you see below.  I also bypassed Rnd 1 on the instructions. 

 

Instead of doing a blanket stitch across edge of the towels, I insert the hook at the very edge of one side, *chain four, insert the hook about 1/4" across from your first insert,on the top edge of towel, (depends on your tension),  and completed a single  crochet *, repeat until you have something similar to a blanket stitch across the edge of your towel.  I prefer these technique, because it produces a firmer fit for me, and the crochet work doesn't sag from the material. 

 

I am pleased with the results, and I now understand why one charges the amount they do for crochet edged towels. 

 

Beautiful results, and I have come to appreciate those that design and crochet edgings.

 

Now, if I can get myself to use the towel. 

 

 



 



 

Enjoy,

 

Deb

Project Crochet Brooches

I have been making homemade paper for the past couple of weekends and I have no idea what I am going to do with all of it, but here is a start. 

I'm back to doodling with my crochet, before I start my next pattern. 

I though it would be fun to embroidery on the homemade paper, so I have pulled out the books and I am starting to practice some stitches. 

In the meantime, I though I would be interesting to incorporate crochet, and the homemade paper and a little bit of embroidery and start a little project of making brooches for gifts this Christmas. 

I am really enjoying simplicity of the project and working with the different elements.

I just wanted to pop in and share this with you.

See you soon with a new crochet pattern that I am designing. 

Deb

Vintage Crochet Snow Ball Buffet Set Pattern Has Arrived.

 

I hope that you all enjoy this pattern as much as I have.  This vintage crochet snow ball buffet set pattern can be found here. 

 

 

This pattern has so many options.  I have made the doily and used a sugar water stiffener to convert the snow ball doilies into baskets.  The first four rounds of this pattern make a lovely flower as well. 

 



 

This is defiantly a pattern that will be made over and over again in this household.  I just love the simplistic elegance and flexibility it has.  

 

Enjoy,

 

Debra

 

 



Crochet Newborn Princess Crown

We have a new little princess that has entered our lives at work and I though it would be fun to make a crown.  I did not design this pattern but you can find it here. 

I really struggled with attaching the beads and used a fuzzy stick to give the peak stability. 

I just love the pattern and the simplicity of it.

I think this would be adorable attached to a headband as well, for your bigger princesses.

So, so cute!!!

Debra

Spring Crochet Pattern to Arrive Soon

Spring is approaching and I always think of Easter and collecting Easter eggs.

Just touching base and sharing a sneak peak of one of the items from a new pattern I am designing.

I am focusing all my energy on this new pattern release for next week.

Next week, be prepared for a free craft project, a new pattern release and giveaway.

See you soon,

Debra

Vintage Christmas Bulb Ball Potholder Pattern

Hi Everyone!!!

I am back with a robust of energy and will be posting like a mad dog this week.  

Pleased to bring to you a reformatted vintage crochet pan holder.  This is a lovely vintage crochet potholder of a Christmas ball ornament.  This pattern recommends that you use cotton thread.  

Don't you agree this would be cute as well, crocheted with a worsted yarn and made into a pillow?  

What about selecting colors of your choice and embroidery names, flowers, herbs, etc,?

You can find this pattern here.

Enjoy,

Debra

Be on the lookout later this evening or first thing in the morning for a great little desert recipe!!! My house smells like chocolate, just in time for Valentine's week.  

Crochet Milk Jug Bottle Ring Frame Free Pattern

These are so simple to make and perfect to use as little frames, ornaments, gift tags and what not.

Here is how I made it:

Supplies:

Milk Jug Bottle Ring

Two different colors of worsted medium 4 ply yarn

A small wallet size picture, a cut out design from a card, your needlepoint work, for the opening in the center.

Fabric glue and some felt for the backing. (I use the felt backing and leave the top open so I can change out the picture).

F Hook

sl = slip stitch

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

This is written in American Standard Terms

Rnd 1:     

Sl your main color onto the milk jug ring and ch 1, sc 35 more stitches onto the milk jug ring, sl into ch 1 to join.

Rnd 2:     

*ch 3 (this represents a dc), dc 2 more time into same stitch as ch 3, ch 2, 3 dc in same stitch as ch 3 and 2 dc that you just made, ch 1, skip 2 stitches from previous rnd and complete 3 dc in next stitch, ch 1, skip 2 stitches, 3 dc into next stitch, ch 1*. 

Repeat in between * 3 more times but instead of  a ch 3 to start. you will make a dc. Once you have completed this 3 more times, sl into the top of the ch 3, fasten off and weave in ends.  

I then pressed my square with an iron on low setting and worked with the yarn a bit to give as perfect of a square affect as I could get.  

What I consider the wrong side, is the side that I turned and have facing me at this point.  This is a personal preference, but I like the affect that the yarn gave around the ring.  What I consider the right side did not have the depth I was looking for.  

Which ever side you choose to be the front, is the side you want facing you.  

Rnd 3:    

 Attach your contrasting color of yarn to your square with a sl and ch 1, single crochet into each stitch of previous rnd, when you come to the corners, complete 3 sc in each ch 2 space,  fasten off and weave in ends.  

Cut a square of felt backing  and attach your picture or embroidery work to the felt backing so that it will be centered to the opening of your crochet square.  You can glue with fabric glue or stitch this to your crochet piece.  

You could always make another crochet square and attach your pictures to the opening and then single crochet the two frames together with wrong sides facing each other.  

I use a soda can tab and attach that to my felt backing for hanging, or you could always do a simple chain stitch in the corner to use as an ornament or gift tag.  

Enjoy, 

Debra

Renaissance Princess or Birthday Mini Hat Crochet Pattern has arrived

I apologize for not posting this on Tuesday, but I just couldn't stop making these.  Every time I picked up my hook, new ideas came to mind on how to accessorize these hats.  

This pattern I am releasing is  for a Renaissance or Birthday Mini Hat. Worked in your desired colors this will produce a hat that is approximately 6” in height and 3” in diameter, depending on how you accessorize. Great for Renaissance Fairs, Birthday Parties, You can even turn this upside down and with a simple chain stitch, slip stitch a handle to your cone to hold party favors, sweet treats and mini gifts, May Day Flowers. Accessorize with lace, beads, buttons, and sequins, to give it your own personal touch. 

I would love to see your creations.

You can find this pattern here.

Enjoy,

Debra

Sneak Peak Party Hat Designs

I'm still here.  Just wanted to give you a sneak peak of a party hat pattern I am working on.

Actually, this upcoming pattern will be multifunctional but for now I am making some small modifications.

Be ready for a release this upcoming Monday.

I do have to admit though, the cell phones these days can take a pretty good picture.

Hope your weekend is going well.

See you on Monday....

Debra

Daisy Vanity Set Crochet Vintage Pattern

I love, love, love this motif.  Well written by the Designer, I bring to you a vintage crochet Daisy Vanity Set Pattern that is reformatted and digitally improved.

At the time of testing the integrity of the written pattern, I used a worsted yarn and fell in love with the design and decided to try my hand at making a small afghan.  I'm not one to work on projects of this size, but I absolutely love how the daisy flower is turning out on this.

Here is one of the motifs I have completed.  I have a ways to go, but I will publish when I finish the afghan.

It also gives me the opportunity to work with different color combinations, which absolutely scares me considering that I am colorblind.

I hope you enjoy this pattern as much as I do.  The design on this motif gives it so many possibilities other then a vanity set.

Consider pillows, purses, afghans, valances, baby blankets, table runners with just a change of yarn, thread or hook size and you are well on your way to possibly creating numerous articles with this motif.

You can find this pattern here.

Thank you for looking and enjoy,

Debra

Crochet Flower Motif Sneak Peak

I want to share with you a sneak peak of a current vintage pattern I'm working on.  I won't be done until next week, but I'm really pleased with how it is coming along.  I really like the color combinations of this yarn from Red Heart titled Grape Fizz.  Don't you agree this would be a lovely yarn to crochet petaled flowers with?

I am defiantly noticing the twist I have with my wrist with this stitch work.  Others have tried to work with me on it for years, and I have come to accept that is just a part of my M.O.

I just stopped in to wish you all a great weekend and give you a heads up for what's in the queue for next week.

Monday         A new recipe with chicken breast

Tuesday         A couple of new vintage jewelry pieces that I have listed

Wednesday   A vintage pattern release

Thursday       A recycle craft using cd cases

Friday           A sneak peak of a new pattern design I'm working on.

Until then, Have a Great Weekend!!!

Debra

Crochet Santa Wine Bottle Cover Cozy Pattern

My final Christmas creation for this year.  This was such a hit at the festivities this year.  

I'm ecstatic to bring you this Crochet Whimsical Santa wine bottle cover cozy pattern.  

A great gift or perfect to use with your Christmas celebrations.  

This cover cozy fits a 1.5 liter bottle.  

The hat isn't your typical looking Santa cap, designed to be formed and molded into different shapes to appeal to different taste.  

Never to early to start next year!!!

You can find this pattern here.

Enjoy,

Debra

Crochet Gift Tags

Does it surprise you that I have a change in plans?  Instead of the bottle rings, I'm making gift tags.

I write and eat with my left hand but do everything else with my right hand.  I thought I would try and crochet with both my right hand and my left hand today.  Talk about awkward, but I like the results of not turning my work.

Give it a try!

I did something simple, as you can see from the little gift tag above.  I also found it easier to embroidery on the yarn.

Supplies:

Worsted Yarn in colors of your choice
F Hook

Abbreviations:

sl - slip stitch
ch - chain
sc - single crochet

This is written in American Standard Terms

You can sell the products made from this pattern.  All I ask is that you link back to this post.

Here we go:

Ch 12
sc with your right hand into each ch across, ch 1
change hands and with your left hand sc into each previous row sc.
Continue the process above until you have completed 7 rows.
sc around the border of the gift tag with the exception of the corners, I did 2 sc in each corner around.

Attach white in one corner and ch 20, sl into the same sl of starting chain, fasten off and weave in ends.

You can embroidery what every you like on the tag.

Embellish with buttons, charms, whatever suits your fancy.

I placed two tree buttons that my Daughter gave me years ago.

I might just have to dig in my stash and find some snowflakes!!!

Have a Joyous Holiday and see you on Thursday!!!

Love, Peace and Joy,

Debra

Crochet Peppermint Wine Stem Covers

I made this drink for a White Elephant I attended  I'm not much of a drinker but this one was festive looking and I know I could make it last a long time with all that added fruit to munch on.  

I also was concerned about keeping track of my glass and making sure I wasn't sharing my glass with anyone.  Not that I don't mind sharing, but I'm not much into sharing germs, this time of year.  

These are really easy to make, and here is how I made mine.  

Supplies Needed:

Worsted yarn in the colors of red and white.  

An F hook

Here we go:

Put the two yarns together and ch 40

Using both the red and white yarn together, sc 3 times in 2nd ch from hook.  

Continue to repeat the previous step in the next chain, until you have 3 sc in each of the chain loops.  

Fasten off and weave in ends.  

As you will notice the yarn will swirl and become a curly cue.  

Wrap the yarn around the stem of your wine glass to your desire.  Mine kinda gave the effect of round peppermint candies.  

You could always attach your curly cue to a stirrer, or wrap it around the bottom stem of your wine glass.  

All would be beautiful and fun.  

Simple but festive, don't you agree?

If you are interested in making the drink, head on over here.  

Enjoy,

Debra

Christmas Glee Tree Crochet Pattern

I'm thrilled to introduce you to a new pattern called Christmas Glee Tree crochet pattern.  This pattern will give you instructions for crocheting a Christmas tree in 4 tiers.  

You could always keep building to the pattern to make larger trees.  

I'm using mine as a center piece for a small round table.  

Make several trees of different sizes to place on your mantel or for a winter wonderland scene.  

I decorated this one with bows, but you could use mini ornaments.  

You can find this pattern here.

Enjoy,

Debra

Crochet Medallion Doily Pattern

I am delighted to bring to you a Vintage crochet Medallion Doily Pattern.  

This is quite simple but elegant, don't you agree?

Made with thread and steel crochet hook of your choice, you can make all different size.  

I think this would be lovely made with a worsted yarn and hook of your choice to produce a larger size for display on the top of a round table.  

This would be really pretty matted and framed and hung on the wall.

Better yet, how about some Trope or bed sheets with a jumbo hook to create a rug.  

I used a Red Heart size 3 thread with a 00 steel hook and mine came out to about 5 1/2" diameter.  

I did mine in red, but I use mine for other projects which I will share later.  I am painting it at this time.  There are so many things that you can do with doilies other then what they are intended for.  

I use mine to imprint my salt dough with and then make ornaments or frames.  I am in the process of making the frame and in my final stages of painting, and I will share that with you on another post with a tutorial on how they are made.  .  

You can find this pattern here.

Enjoy,

Debra

Crochet Bell Ornament Pattern - Christmas, Wedding, Anniversary

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A new ornament pattern has arrived!!!

This pattern is inspired from the vintage glass bell ornaments. I choose to use a variegated yarn, bu a solid color is just as beautiful.  Use for your Christmas tree ornaments, wreath ornaments,  wedding and anniversary ornaments.  

This pattern also has instructions for the icicles that adorn the top of the bell.  

These bell ornaments once made can be embellished with beads, buttons, your embroidery work, to fit any occasion that requires a bell.  

When stuffing, fill these bell ornaments with jingle bells if you need a little jingle jingle!!!

You can find this pattern here.

Enjoy,

Debra