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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SERENITY BEANIE PATTERN

A chunky, easy to make beanie with options to finish with a bun opening or a delightful pompom. Which will you choose?

Jewel-toned beanies are so gorgeous! I love the stitch definition that this purple yarn gives to the berry cluster stitches. This hat can be finished as a bun beanie or regular beanie. Both versions are adorable.

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DYLAN DINOSAUR CHALK BAG PATTERN

This Dino is ready to rock! Adorable and easy to crochet- only single crochet needed. Check out the pattern and make your own!

The last in my series of big, bright, beautiful chalk bags, Dylan Dinosaur is ready to get out and play! Use either the Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn or Lion Brand Yarn Color Made Easy Yarn. The primary colors pop on the wall and everyone will wonder where you got it! Work it up on your rest day and go shred!

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OCTAVIA OCTOPUS CHALK BAG PATTERN

Make everyone at the crag jealous with your new handmade Octavia chalk bag! I just love how unique and lovely this project came out and I get so many comments at the gym asking where I bought it. Make your own and get out climbing, before the summer’s over!

Octavia is just the start of a series of brightly and beautifully made chalk bags I have coming. She works up quickly with bulky yarn and simple stitches. The legs are incredibly easy and so fun to make! Plus I got to take her outside for a local multi-pitch climb and she did wonderfully!

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