Hello, lovelies! We have had two SNOW DAYS here in my little part of Kentucky. As a teacher, now I have to wonder, did I ever get this excited about snow days when I was a student? In case non educators wonder what teacher do during our snow days, I can tell you I am… Continue reading Messy Bun Crochet Hat
Hello, lovelies! If you are reading this blog, then you have to have some access to the Internet. If you have any access at all to the Internet, you know the new sensation sweeping the nation: Pokemon Go. Although the app has received a lot of criticism, I think it warrants more praise than insults.… Continue reading Pokemon Inspired Phone Cozy
May the Fourth be with you! In honor of Star Wars Day, I thought I would share my favorite Star Wars crochet patterns! This hat, from http://www.Stitch11.com is so fun and considerably easy to make. This was one of the only adult Yoda patterns I have found. Click here for the pattern! Although I… Continue reading My 4 Favorite Star Wars Crochet Patterns
Last week I shared a pattern from thestitchinmommy.com that used a shell stitch for a baby blanket. The stitches were so fun to use and I was obsessed with the yarn color. Caron Simply Soft has a distinct look to it, almost like a slight shine, and was so soft it made a perfect afghan… Continue reading Shell Stitch Blanket Final Product
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There are few things in the south that women love more than bows and sweet tea. Thus, it was only natural that some of my favorite things to crochet are bows. You could blame it on living in south east Kentucky, or you could just chalk it up to that fact that I simply adore bows.… Continue reading Puff Stitch Bow & Video Tutorial
Although I am no master, I would consider myself a crafty person. I enjoy the process and outcome of making. I love painting, papercraft, DIYs, and sewing, but I especially love crocheting. Ever since I learned how to crochet when I was fifteen at a slumber party (yes we were THOSE kinds of artsy high… Continue reading Shell Stitch, Pinterest, & Inspiration
Welcome Spring! Yesterday morning Cody and I got up and decided to go for a little drive and grab some local food. Here is how my first morning of spring went! Here in Kentucky, the past couple of weeks has brought in some beautiful weather. The sun has been out, the breezes have been… Continue reading Spring Day 1 Vlog & Chunky Ribbed Scarf Pattern
It’s been a hot second since I’m posted so I thought I would send out an update. For those of you that did not know, I have moved and am now a full time teacher! This past weekend I finished the last little bit of my prior commitments in my hometown so my focus has… Continue reading Crochet, House of Cards, and Teaching
For those of you that are not from Kentucky, you may have heard how crazy University of Kentucky fans are. Burning couches, keying Louisville fan cars, storming the streets in Lexington… I am here to tell you that it is all true. Although growing up in Kentucky, my mind has always been immersed in the arts,… Continue reading BBN Fan Cowl
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