Percy the Penguin

I love penguins. Always have. Always will. In fact, my whole family loves penguins. We used to argue about whether they could fly. My brother Stephen would say that they can fly, but they're the smartest of all the birds, so they don't fly when people are around, so that's why there isn't any evidence.…

January 21, 20180Comments

ByMary

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Amigurumi & Softies Baby & Toddler Toys

How to Crochet a Lion Using Granny Squares

Yes, that's right. I have another granny square animal for you. This is another copy-cat pattern my grandma had made many years ago. And the only thing I changed was using safety eyes instead of buttons for the eyes. But, who can complain, really? Leo the Lion is just adorable! I made him for my…

January 12, 20180Comments

ByMary

Amigurumi & Softies Baby & Toddler Toys

Granny Square Elephant

Granny squares are some of the simplest things to make when crocheting. I love how quickly they work up. But the coolest thing is what you can make with them. And that is basically anything! So, I introduce to you the Granny Square Elephant! Isn't he cute?! It took me a while to make this…

January 7, 20180Comments

ByMary

Amigurumi & Softies Baby & Toddler Toys

Freddy the Teddy

About a week and a half ago, my sister-in-law contacted me and asked me to make 6 gifts for her. Normally, I would have said no, but this is my sister-in-law, and I love her. Also, she told me that they didn't have to be done by Christmas. That helps. She ordered patterns that I had…

December 20, 20172Comments

ByMary

Amigurumi & Softies Baby & Toddler Toys

Happy Button Snowman

I have wanted to make a snowman for months! I had the idea in my head back in August, but waited until now to actually put it into action. The greatest part was that I already had all the yarn I needed, because the colors are so basic! White, black, orange, green, pink, purple. No…

December 12, 20170Comments

ByMary

Crochet Help

Merry & Bright Dishcloth

I have been running low on dishcloths again. Don't know why...but it's happening. And since Christmas is on it's way, I thought I'd buy some cheap and festive cotton yarn from Walmart and make one. If you do any shopping at Walmart like I do, you MUST check out their yarn. They have awesome brands for…

December 6, 20172Comments

ByMary

Crochet Help

Granny Stocking Ornament

Growing up, we had tons of different types of ornaments on our Christmas tree. Some of my favorites were the ones my Grandma made for us. This is just one of the many different kinds she made. The Granny Stocking Ornament is made using granny stitches. It is basically a granny square folded in half to…

November 28, 20170Comments

ByMary

Patterns for Women

Men’s Wool Ribbed Hat

My sweet husband has been so patient with me. For over a year now, he has wanted me to crochet him this hat. He wanted the ribbed look and for it to fold up at the bottom. So, here I am, 13 months later actually making his hat! Men's crochet isn't usually something I do, simply…

November 21, 20174Comments

ByMary

Cozy Crochet Toddler Slouchy

I have become bored with a lot of my normal crochet projects. It became apparent to me that I need to branch out and try some new techniques that I have yet to dive into. So this week, I decided to make my daughter, who definitely needs a hat and mittens, a new slouchy hat…

November 13, 20170Comments

ByMary

Patterns for Women

Sweet Cream Infinity Scarf

Now that winter is inching closer and closer, chunky scarves are becoming more and more needed. The temperatures have been staying in the 30s around here and snow is falling every few days, though it isn't staying. This beautiful infinity scarf has me loving these colder days. Just like with my Plumberry Infinity Scarf, I used…

November 3, 201711Comments

ByMary