The Great Pumpkin for Thanksgiving
On October 12, 2024 by PamHappy Thanksgiving! I decided to try the largest pumpkin size with very thick yarn and a size 7 crochet hook. I used a striped pattern and some “different” colours and I am happy to share my GREAT PUMPKIN for Thanksgiving! https://sarahmaker.com/crochet-pumpkin-pattern
The Autumn Garden (and some Dishcloths)
On October 6, 2024 by PamThe Autumn garden changes to purples and golds and the grasses in the garden become wispy in the wind and the rain. I start trimming back and pulling out but, the flowers still bloom and I remember to be gentle with the zinnias because they remain beautiful late into the Fall. I will soon be
Crochet a Pumpkin
On September 25, 2024 by PamThis cute little pumpkin is easy to make and can be made with any thickness of yarn and any size crochet hook. It is a fun gift that you could add eyes and mouth to change into a jack-o-lantern. I definitely like to keep my hands busy while I am reading and watching TV and
Nourish Your Well-Being
On September 17, 2024 by PamOver the years (especially in the last 5), I have learned the importance of nourishing your well-being. That doesn’t make you selfish, in fact, I think it has made me more generous and more outward-looking because I take the time I need to be stronger physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Having hobbies and trying new
Dishcloths that Celebrate Flowers
On August 29, 2024 by PamI love dishcloths that are created to look like flowers. But, nothing beats the real thing! What do you think are the names of the 20 most beautiful flowers in the world. Flowers are one of life’s simplest pleasures, representing beauty in its purest, most flawless form. There’s nothing like a vase of flowers to
Dishcloth Reflection
On August 21, 2024 by PamSometimes when I am crocheting or knitting, I start reflecting. Recently, I have run across a couple of books with “questions for reflection” and so I have been pondering some of these…What habits do I want to cultivate this year?What habits do I want to eliminate this year? What can I do to enhance my
August Dishcloths – Making the World a Brighter Place
On August 13, 2024 by PamAnother set of dishcloths to brighten the summer days. Isn’t is great to live in a world where we experience the freedom to do things that we enjoy, that relax us, that bring us peace and that, ultimately make the world a better place. Everyone has the capacity to become more enlightened and more self-aware.
New Dishcloths…New Stitches
On August 3, 2024 by PamThe “front post double crochet” and the “back post double crochet” work together to create this dishcloth. Pushing yourself to try new things is so important! Taking risks is called “Discover Mode” and refers to living your life scanning for opportunities, like a “kid in a candy shop”. You think for yourself and you grow.
Here come the YIP YIPS…
On July 29, 2024 by PamThe Martians, sometimes called “the Yip-Yips,” are interplanetary visitors, presumed to be from the planet Mars, who are terrified by things like clocks, telephones, and computers on Sesame Street. When frightened, they hide beneath their lower lips, which shoot up to cover their faces. They rarely come face-to-face with other characters on the show. In their skits,
Dishcloth Pattern #30
On July 25, 2024 by PamI am continuing to work through the book 101 Crochet Squares, making them into dishcloths. https://www.google.ca/books/edition/101_Crochet_Squares/wvByDQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcoverToday, we spent about 5 hours in the car, driving to the airport to pick up our sons who spent 10 days in Scotland. So, I spent the time finishing my dishcloth, working on my knitted sock and crocheting my
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