DIAMOND SHAG THROW PILLOW PATTERN

Ready to try a faux fur crochet pattern that won’t drive you crazy??? I love the look of shaggy, furry yarn, but have such a hard time seeing the stitches! I came up with a simple way to use this yarn with increased stitch definition and it makes working with it so much easier.

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BOHO CANDLE HANGER PATTERN

A beautiful candle hanger made with scrap yarn and a glass votive – mason jars work just as well!

These little votives candle hangers are so easy to customize and will suit any home decor. You can use candles and glass holders as I did, or even mason jars and succulents! How cute would that be? Plus it uses up those scraps of yarn that you love, but haven’t found a use for.

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TINY NO-SEW CHRISTMAS CACTUS PATTERN

I created the Tiny-No-Sew-Christmas Cactus to be a fun, quick, and easy gift for those who love to make unique, handmade gifts for their friends, family, co-workers, mailmen, bus drivers – you name it!

This pattern is modeled off of the prickly pear cactus we have been seeing all over the Southwest. I love the idea of creating a Christmas decoration that mirrors the native cactus we see on our travels. I was also interested in making a more “crafty” design that employs more than just yarn and a hook. I love using other materials in my crocheting and was happy to discover how well pipe cleaners worked for creating a no-sew cactus!

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SUNSET WALL HANGING PATTERN

Add a splash of color to your walls with a simple, but beautiful and unique wall hanging.

I managed to plan out this design and get a start on crocheting this newest creation during our climbing trip this past week in the Sawtooth Wilderness. Rest days and evenings can be productive too! Being out in the incredible scenery and sitting next to an alpine lake is a wonderful place to find renewed creativity.

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