Crafty Crap
Going through all of my knitting patterns, cleaning them up, dusting them off and sharing them with you all for free! :) I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. Hey, if you are on Ravelry, look me up! I'm ColoradoMoms over there.
Click through for the full pattern and pictures of Brady (AKA "Chewy") when he was just a year old! ...
Inspired from many many a cable hat, I couldn’t find one I love, especially one knit in the round, so I made my own. Enjoy! Mama Needs a New Hat! ~ Cable Ski Cap © Emily Vanek Size: Womens – average. (stretches to fit small/average/large) Yarn – sport weight “3” Needle – US size 9, 16” circular needles, Cable needle and US size 9 DPNs Gauge – 18 stitches, 24 rows 4×4 inches Stitch Glossary: C4B – slip next 2 stitches on a cable needle and move to back of work, K2 then K2 from cable needle C4F – slip next 2...
I used to have a laptop desktop that was so full of folders and random documents, I felt like the TV show Hoarders was going to come and yell at me for it's condition. Really, it should have been condemned. I would be embarrassed when others would see my laptop.
Then I saw on Pinterest some desktop organizer images. What are these amazing things??!! I saw many that had different categories, calendars, photos and more. I thought to myself, "Self, You have photoshop and love to tinker around... You should make your own!" And that I did.
I'm pretty proud of...
I’m all about instant gratification. These super quick crocheted projects are just that! Each took just an afternoon to make, the salamander bookmark actually took less than an episode of Jerseylicious! All 3 of these can be found on Lion Brand’s website. These are free patterns and all you have to do is sign up for their newsletter to get access to them. Need to learn how to crochet? I’ve got you covered right here. 1. Rudy the Rectangle This adorable guy is one of Brady’s favorites. It was super easy to make and can be mad in a variety of sizes and colors!...
Who doesn't love Angry Birds?! I'm pretty sure just about everyone has played the addictive game, or at least heard of it. My kids are a bit obsessed. We have the game on our iphones, ipods, ipads, droids and laptops. We have Angry Birds shirts, stuffed animals and card games. Last week, I took our obsession one step further and made an Angry Birds Hat.
Click through to see the photos and the newly added FREE knitting pattern! ...
Brady's room has been all about dinosaurs since he was born. We have a jumbo dino rocking chair, a huge animatronic triceratops, pillows, stuffed animals, wall stickers and more. He had an adorable quilt from Pottery Barn Kids in his crib, but he's outgrown that. It was a little too "newborn" and I wanted a quilt that could last him through to a twin bed. What's a crafty mom to do? Well, make a quilt I guess.
Click through to see all the photos and the finished quilt! ...
So, it's no surprise I like to get crafty. Poor hubby wonders how in H-E-double-hockey-sticks he married an 85 year-old woman, masquerading around in that 22 year-old's body. ;) Here's a quick run down of the craftiness I've partaken (partook? partaked?) in over the years...
Click through to see my list and pictures of my recent craftiness from supplies I picked up at Fabric Bliss in Denver....
Instead of just telling you how to crochet and pointing you to some books, I've made a series of videos that will have you going from just learning what a crochet hook is, to completing a washcloth (or dishcloth as I love to use these in the kitchen). In the future, I'll have a video on how to make a scarf, cowl, headband and possibly a baby blanket. If there is something you'd love to learn how to make, comment below and I can either find a pattern for you or show you how to make it.
Click through for the...
Crochet is the new Knitting. No?! Well, it should be anyway. I love knit items and love to design things with knitting, but crochet is something I can do in my sleep.
I found this super cute washcloth pattern on ravelry years ago. I made a couple but they just sat in my "things I made and are pretty so I just like to look at them" pile. Lately Brady has been breaking out more from the bath and I thought it might be due to the scratchy washcloths. I whipped up these three during the premier of The Bachelor (don't...
