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Mason Jar Succulent Hanger

Have a mason jars laying around like I do?  Instead of filling them with goodies, how about filling them with a succulent and crafting an adorable plant hanger?  Makes the perfect hostess gift!  See my original post about large succulent hangers below: https://mbstitches.com/2017/11/26/large-succulent-hanger/ And here is the pattern for a smaller succulent holder: Small Succulent Hanger 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[Read more]

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Small Succulent Hanger

My original post regarding succulent hangers can be seen here: https://mbstitches.com/2017/11/26/large-succulent-hanger/ and the mason jar holder as well can be found here: https://mbstitches.com/2017/11/29/mason-jar-succulent-hanger/ If you love the large plant holder, wouldn’t it be so cute to make a smaller one?  They make a great hostess gift, or would look adorable in a bathroom window.  The humidity of a bathroom is perfect for succulents!  Below I’ve included how make one of these FREE!  (Scroll down) Please note that this post contains[Read more]

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Chevron Blanket in Bernat Mix Home Yarn

When I saw this gorgeous yarn I knew I had to have it…. I’m on a mustard kick right now and coincidentally my family room has an enormous grey couch with yellow accent pillows.  PERFECT.  I quickly snagged up several skeins to make this chevron blanket.  And remember… if you want it to be longer and not a lap blanket, just add more skeins!  So easy! Please note that this post contains an affiliate link and I will earn a[Read more]

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Simple Chunky Bear Hat

My littlest man asked me for a chunky bear hat… How could I refuse that cute 6 year old toothless grin?  Of course, I whipped one up in less than an hour.  This is a super simple hat that you can do while sitting in the pick up line at school.  🙂 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!! Bulky Bear[Read more]

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One Skein Scarfie Hat and Cowl

There is nothing more satisfying as a self-described OCD gal over here than to do a project and have no yarn left over.  Am I right?  I managed to do that!!  I fell in love with this Scarfie Lion brand yarn the minute I saw it.  I had to buy it!  This hat and cowl set is perfect…. and so soft with this gorgeous yarn. Please note that this post contains an affiliate link and I will earn a small[Read more]

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Crochet Cotton Washcloth

   Need a last minute gift? This is it!!  This cotton washcloth can be gussied up with a beautiful rustic soap and some raffia and you’ve got the perfect hostess gift.  I made added some acorn ornaments as topper and.. instant holiday gift! This pattern is simple and uses the same stitch repeated throughout. 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!![Read more]

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Sunny Yellow Crochet Tote

  There’s nothing happier than a fun yellow tote.  I often will buy yarn that inspires me because of it’s color alone.  This was such a purchase!  This was a complete impulse by at Joann Fabrics in one of those fabulous clearance bins.  I bought 2.  Why not?  The handles have a different story.  I actually bought these handles in a convenience shop in a tiny town in Spain called Hornachuelos in the Andalucia region.  I think I paid 1[Read more]

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Mini Crochet Basket

  A crochet basket is a timeless organizational tool that is so versatile!  You can put the remotes in it, you can fill with soaps or lotions for the bathroom, you can you use it as a gift bag, as a plant pot cover, kids legos…. the possibilities are endless! My biggest problem with crochet baskets are that depending on the stitch, the yarn, the gauge, it can be floppy.  BUT…. it doesn’t have to be!!!  I had this leftover[Read more]

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Large Succulent Hanger

Remember those macrame plant hangers that everyone had in the 70’s?  I’ve debated teaching myself how to macrame just so I could make one!  Then I realized I could do something similar with crochet and butcher twine!  You could use cotton yarn, but it would stretch with the weight of the planter and butcher twine is so much sturdier. So if you’d love to have a gorgeous kitchen accent hanging by your sink like I do, then this is your[Read more]