Everybody knows Eric Carle's delightful story about an adorable little bug with a voracious appetite. There are also many soft toys of this character available for purchase. But there is always something more satisfying about sitting down to read with your child as they hold a homemade friend to enjoy the story with.I searched the… Continue reading Very Hungry Caterpillar – by Gillian Dite
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No-Sew Octopus
When I take my oldest to his extracurriculars I usually make sure I toss a skein of yarn, a hook, and a printed pattern in my bag to keep myself occupied while I wait for him. On one recent day I found myself without a pattern. I don't keep patterns on my phone or even… Continue reading No-Sew Octopus
How To Embroider a Sleepy Bunny Face – with photo tutorial
While taking pictures to add to the pattern for my newest design, Twinkle Bunny Lovey, I thought about all of the beginner crocheters in groups I follow that are always asking for help with learning how to embroider even the simple faces. I thought it might be nice to be able to show a few… Continue reading How To Embroider a Sleepy Bunny Face – with photo tutorial
Sweet Maggie Magnolia
Sweet Maggie - crochet pattern The pattern has been tested and all corrections for clarity have been made. In one of the crochet groups I'm in, there was a beginner crocheter asking for some guidance to design a character doll to go along with her children's book authoring debut. Since I'm such a supporter of… Continue reading Sweet Maggie Magnolia
Color Match Eggs
Ad- free PDF on Ravelry I have a two year old in my home who is thirsty to learn all his little preschooler skills. I also have Easter coming up while living in a country that doesn't officially celebrate Easter, so shopping for Easter type of items can be challenging. Since I crochet slowly, I… Continue reading Color Match Eggs
Big Bad Wolf
After designing a pig as my first design for 2019, the year of the pig, I made a couple more to make sure my pattern didn't have any errors. Since I now had 3 little pigs, it only made sense to give them a "big" bad wolf to play with. You can find the pig… Continue reading Big Bad Wolf
This Little Piggy
The new year, 2019, is just days away. Seeing as it's the year of the pig, I wanted to usher in the new year for my boys with a cute little friend as the very first addition to our family in this new year.There is now a wolf to go with this pig if you'd… Continue reading This Little Piggy
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
I want to begin this post with a disclaimer. Disney owns the whole idea of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse in its entirety. Please do not sell this pattern or any items made from this pattern. It is meant for personal use only and is classified along the lines of fan art. If Disney ever… Continue reading Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Sandwich Play Set – part six
There's something almost magical about the savory goodness of cheese. And how cute is this Swiss cheese with its little holes? Maybe you have a little tyke who loves grilled cheese sandwiches? You can make a few slices in some different shades of yellow for him or her to find their favorite. Cheese (yellow) Chain… Continue reading Sandwich Play Set – part six
Sandwich Play Set – part seven
Ham or bologna, whichever you see this as, it's still a great sandwich ingredient. My 6 year old thinks it's the best treat to open his obento (lunch box) and find his favorite ham and cheese sandwich inside. I appreciate what a speedy lunch it is to put together. Ham 1) 6 sc in MR… Continue reading Sandwich Play Set – part seven