Always over-packed? This space saver neck pillow will hold up to 5 large women’s t-shirts! 

A relaxing stash-buster for beginners to advanced crocheters alike. All you need is a new pair of cozy texting gloves –easy to find for less than $10, combined with your stash yarn; these are a thoughtful handmade gift:)

Learn from my mistakes… have your gloves in hand before choosing the yarn and starting the project. a nice color match will give this glove set a professional look.

You’ll need 3+ oz of medium #4 Weight Worsted yarn. Reduce the recommended hook size -1mm and work this project with loose tension for nice stretchy ribbing.

If you usually work your tension tight, use the recommended hook size.

Row 1 (Foundation row 1): Start with a chain that starts at the bottom of the glove and runs to the tip of the pinky finger. I used 32 chains, but yours may vary with your hook size, yarn choice, and tension.

Row 2 (Foundation row 2): Turn chain, insert hook into the 2nd chain from hook, yarn over, pull up your first loop, and pull yarn through the 2 loops on the hook. Then single crochet (sc) across to the last st. I had 32 stitches (sts).

Row 3 through Finish (Pattern Rows): Back loop single crochet (blsc) in every st across, start every row with a sc at the base of the last sc from the previous row. 

To Finish: Slip stitch (ss) glove together. Start by marking the thumb opening as shown with pins or st markets. Fold the glove in half and secure each end with pins. Next, ss through the front-facing loop of both layers until you reach the 1st thumb opening marker and ss front loops only to the 2nd thumb opening marker. This eliminates fastening off and weaving ends on both sides of the thumb opening!

Resume joining through both layers after 2nd thumb opening marker to last st. Fasten off, weave in ends. Voila!

There’s a plethora of free Granny Ripple blanket patterns online. I made my variations using Oombawka Designs "Healing Granny Ripple Blanket", a free 13 page pdf with everything you need to make this in multiple sizes with clear detailed instructions, edging details and charts for the blanket AND the edging. Find out more about Rhonda; the designer and download links at the end of this post.

Just remember... these are rough notes targeted to those who know the basics of crochet. None of it is difficult, but if you don't understand my directions, "google" the term in question for clarification:) 

An all-time #favorite to date! 🧶
Designer @janiecrow ’s #PersianTilesEasternJewels is beautifully written with easy, concise instructions/photos resulting in a beautifully constructed pattern -well worth the download for pattern only  #StashBusting fun….

I got the kit at us.deramores.com –out-of-stock, but they emailed me when it was in. ✅Incredible VALUE   ✅ Really loved working the #stylecraftyarn and their #EasternJewels #colorway 
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Sharing a video I created for Instagram Stories. Very frustrating as of this posting, I had learned that the vertical format this was shot in would play in vertical format when posted. Obviously, after a lot of attempts the intended vertical format has not worked, with black space on either side.

Still, some good info here –enjoy! If you know the "fix" let me know 😳Happy Yarning 🧶

Today, I tried to shot and share how nice and straight this afghan came out but the  cat had better ideas and I can’t blame her!

I loved working this Rectangular Granny Blanket from Lion Brand® #SoftSpokenYarn in the "Seashells" colorway. I kept to a very simple pattern to showcase the cool gradients, popping it with a frame of bright white with a furry chenille border. Methinks this one is a keeper!
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