This perfect 70 degree weather won’t last long here on the east coast… chilly bus stop mornings, and cool evenings… ahhh bliss. What would be more perfect for a picnic or church than this adorable mom and baby cloche hat set? I’m in love!! If only I have a little girl baby….. oh well, instead I get to admire other peoples little girls in cute hats! 🙂 This set works up quickly and makes a PERFECT gift for an expectant[Read more]
Sometimes I’m full of crochet ideas, sometimes I look for inspiration and then sometimes, inspiration finds me! This was one of those times. I was fortunate to have a fellow instagrammer – ainagiving find me through my Instagram page, MB_Stitches and reach out to me about collaborating on a pattern for charity. How cool is that? These wonderful women compile and pair crafters with amazing charities. Check out their website www.ainagiving.com to see all the amazing projects on their site!! They’ve been[Read more]
Spring time is the perfect time to get some cute accessories in many different colors! I have pretty long hair and love a good hair knot with a headband when I play tennis, or work in the yard. Bernat Home Maker T-shirt yarn is the perfect yarn to use for this project and it works up really fast! I love Bernat Maker yarn because a little goes a LOOONG way! I’ve now made several of these with just one[Read more]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
What could be cuter than a matching mom and baby set? I LOVE this Chameleon hat set and can’t wait to gift it to a friend with a new baby. It’s easy, works up quickly and the hat can be adjusted very simply by just adding more rows to the band. I love the way a contrasting band looks against a variegated yarn. I’m thrilled to share this FREE pattern with you! Don’t forget to share your version and tag[Read more]