Collins Baby/Toddler Pom Pom Hat

One more hat this winter is never one too many!  This is a simple and fast hat to whip up for a cute little one in your life.  It’s still chilly at the bus stop in the mornings and the Collins Pom Pom hat makes a perfect baby shower gift!  The softness of this yarn is just PERFECT!  I love how stretchy and cozy it is. I’m thrilled to share this FREE pattern with you!  Don’t forget to share your[Read more]

Granny Square Cowl

  I love a good cowl, don’t you???  This one worked up in no time with a modern, cool color scheme that will match any outfit.  I made these 6 granny squares in a jiffy and I just knew they would would perfectly in a cowl.  This granny square cowl is a perfect ‘on the go’ project and it’s instant gratification as it doesn’t take nearly as long as a blanket would.  A nice gift?  Yes!! I’m thrilled to share[Read more]

Beginner Crochet Elephant Tote

This crochet elephant tote bag was inspired by these handles that I picked up at a convenience shop in Spain a couple summers ago.  I couldn’t resist grabbing a couple pairs of these handles as the were only 1 euro for each set!  I knew I’d use them at some point, I just needed a little inspiration!  The other set of handles I bought I used for this mustard retro tote that I LOVE.  You can check my previous post[Read more]

Obsidian Pom Pom Hat

I love a cute winter hat and these fur pom pom hats are my new favorite!  I’m so happy to share this pattern with you!  Vanna’s choice yarn is perfect for this pattern and she has soooo many lovely colors in her line, you could make this hat over and over in a million colors!  I might just do that.  🙂 I’m thrilled to share this FREE pattern with you!  Don’t forget to share your version and tag me on[Read more]

Corner to Corner Blanket (C2C)… a tutorial!

   A Beginner’s Guide to Corner to Corner Crochet!! I’m so excited to share this corner to corner (c2c) blanket tutorial with you!!  I have a real love/hate relationship with corner to corner blankets. I LOOOOVE the finished product, but it’s not a project that travels well, and it takes a good amount of patience (like any good crochet project).  Looking at a blanket with a design can be so intimidating and I’m here to tell you, it’s not!  With[Read more]

Henkel Hooded Poncho

A hooded poncho is so versatile, isn’t it?  I love the simplicity of this one.  Looks great with jeans and t!  I used a worsted weight yarn, but has a slightly thicker feel to other size 4 yarns.  Be aware if you use a thinner size 4, this may run smaller.  I would highly recommend using this yarn, because of it’s bulk and because of all the lovely colors it comes in!  I chose Ivory for the whole thing, but[Read more]

Forest Friends Hat

I LOVE making hats.  There is nothing more satisfying than starting and finishing a project within in a couple hours and having a new item to wear.  It’s even more fun when you have little people to make said items for and they’ll happily model and wear them for you.  I found these buttons the other day and had an immediate idea to make a hat with them.  I’ve included 2 sizes for this forest friends hat and all the[Read more]

The Raven Pullover

I just finished this raven pullover and I may never get out of it.  I’m loving how stylish it looks and how it’s perfect it is for a beautiful Virginia fall, or a cooler summer night.  Or even a warmer winter day like today! I’ve included various adjustments for different sizes and the beauty of this project is it’s SOOO simple!  There’s no shaping and no complicated decreases.  It’s 2 panels and  a cowl……and voila!  You’re done!  The dc crossover[Read more]

Chunky Granite Pom Pom Hat

This thick and chunky Granite hat works up in less than an hour and is perfect for these frigid days!  I love how soft this yarn is and I can envision a matching cowl to go with this! I’m thrilled to share this FREE pattern with you!  Don’t forget to share your version and tag me on Facebook MB Stitches and on Instagram MB_Stitches!! This hat fits a 24″ head around.  The band measures 8.25″ laying flat. Please note that[Read more]