I turned these mini granny squares into hair clips and pins. I usually avoid the tiny hooks but these were made using cotton pearle thread and a 1.5 mm steel hook. It wasn't as hard as I thought. I am definitely going to make more miniatures…
Author: jessyz
Potholders {Friday’s FO}
I have been crocheting since 2009 and these are the first real potholders that I have made. Real because they are double layered to prevent burns. I love them and am wondering why it took me so long to make then. I had an oven mitten…
A big crochet bucket
It has been the week of big yarn, big hooks and big finished items. Bulky yarn is perfect for quick things. It practically used itself up. I originally bought this yarn for another rug but it is not spun at all so it wasn't working out…
A journal pen bandolier { or a whatchamacallit }
Last week I came across this journal keeping method called Bullet Journal and I fell in love with it. It is simple, analog and easy to use. I usually keep journals to jot down notes and reminders but they always get muddled up after a few…
Doily crochet rugs
I have always wanted to make one of these. I think doily rugs are super cute. They are also great for small areas or in bathrooms. I got myself some super bulky yarn and a 10mm hook and just started making a giant doily. I love…
The never ending blanket {Friday’s FO}
I started this back I January. And I finally finished it this morning. It has more 2kg of yarn. I know because I bought the yarn by weight not yardage. I used 10mm needles. It is a very simple stitch pattern. I cast on 128 stitches.…
Another bag, courage and hoarding supplies
I tidied up the dining room table. I mean I cleared everything that used to be on it except my yarn vase. While that might not seem like an accomplishment for most people it was for me. We use the dining room table in lieu of…