Happy Easter! We are in Denver, Colorado right now visiting my new baby nephew! The kids are so excited to have a new little cousin and we can't get enough of this sweet boy! We got him a cute little bunny onesie and I crocheted a little carrot to complete the Easter Day photoshoot :) Of course this little carrot is a fun little crochet food pattern for any time of the year! Materials:- Orange ... continue reading
Big News! We’re Moving!
There was another reason I created the Crochet Cactus... I used it for our big announcement! We are on the move again! My husband accepted a job offer he couldn't refuse and we are moving to Scottsdale, Arizona. We are so sad to leave our fabulous community in Orange County, CA but we are excited for this new adventure. We are still looking for a house (and having a craft/crochet room is a must!) ... continue reading
Crochet Cactus
A cactus that is plush and not prickly! This is what happens when you crochet a cacti using Bernat Blanket yarn! Measuring about 22 inches tall and 18 inches wide, this cactus is big and squishy and super soft! You can crochet it with or without the terra-cotta pot. You won't find a cuter cactus! Materials:- Bernat Blanket Yarn in Malachite Green (or any other green) (one ball makes one ... continue reading
Crochet Tall Tote Bag
A new project tote is just what we all needed for our Spring Season crochet projects! I stocked up on some new yarn from @MichaelsStores! They have such a vast selection of seasonal products as well as yarn that is available all year round. I was drawn to ... continue reading
Crochet Baby Chick Pillow
This Crochet Baby Chick Pillow is my 3rd Spring/Easter pillow design! I start with a simple graphgan pixel graph where you use single crochet stitches to create the yellow baby chicken body with a turquoise background. Then add the embellishemts and a solid back panel to complete the pillow. One of my Facebook readers had a great idea... instead of making a pillow, you could use the characters ... continue reading
Jonah Larson’s Crochet Kits
We received some happy mail from our friend Jonah Larson! The talented young crochet prodigy has released several new crochet kits that are beginner friendly and fun for all ages! I've been looking for a way to show my kids some easy crochet skills but also get them excited about making something cute. These crochet kits are perfect! Designed by a kid for kids (and beginner crocheters) they come ... continue reading