Baby blankets make great gifts. I love working on these in the warmer weather so I can always have one ready for a friend or colleague’s baby shower. I’ll admit that my standby color used to be pale yellow, but today’s parents are much more welcoming of different colors. Instead of muted pastels, make your … Read more
It’s no secret that I love crocheting baby blankets, or that I find crocheting granny squares soothing, or that I love bright colors. So, it should be no surprise that I had a wonderful time making this motif baby blanket in vibrant colors! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added … Read more
This is the first in a series of floral granny squares I’ve been working on over the past few weeks. The Aster Flower Granny Square is inspired by the aster flower. Unlike some of the floral granny squares I’ve designed in the past, this one uses the “traditional granny square” background. I used the yarn … Read more
On the weekends, I’m inviting some of my crochet, knitting, and crafty friends for a takeover of my Instagram account so they can share their talents with you. Since you can’t easily share links on Instagram, on Sunday night, I’ll share a roundup including links to all the patterns and projects featured in the takeover. … Read more
Yesterday, I shared my latest free crochet pattern for the Simple Textures Newborn Hat. Hats make wonderful gifts for baby showers. They are quick to make, so they’re perfect last-minute projects. They use just a small amount of yarn so you can finish up bits scrap yarn or make several hats from one skein. They … Read more