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Category: crochet

  • Small packages…

    I received a special little something in the post over the summer and I am quite proud of myself for keeping it secret for this long! My very FIRST published pattern!!! A very proud moment for me. One that I hope to repeat many times over!  🙂 Of course this special moment would not be complete […]

  • a thousand sales…

    CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!!! WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED TUESDAY MORNING. wow! it hardly seems possible! tuesday, i reached my one thousandth etsy sale! where did the time go??? if only i could think of some way to celebrate such a hallmark?????? let’s see……what, oh what could i do????? if only i had something that i […]

  • FREE pattern!!!

    I have had quite a few people ask me for the pattern for just the crochet rose on my Jazz Baby Knit Headband pattern. I decided instead of selling it separately, I would just list it here for free.   It is also up on ravelry. Hope you enjoy!   🙂 Kalurah Crochet Rose Pattern Publish […]

  • Calling ALL Knitters….

    Yay!!! My very FIRST knitting pattern EVER! UPDATE :: Thanks to ALL of you for volunteering your knitting skills to test out this pattern. I have met my full quota!! THANKS, again! 🙂 This pattern is easy, quick and of course the finished product is very pretty! The rose, however, is crocheted and for those […]

  • Winner!!!!!

    I put all of the entries into the Random Name Generator and…… Congratulations, Green Girl in Wisconsin!!! The adorable Love Letters Set will be mailed out to you TODAY!(Luckily, I already have your address from when you won the last Giveaway that you won!)Boy, you sure have a knack for winning things. 🙂 Thanks to […]

  • Signed. Sealed. Delivered.

    I have been thinking of doing a sweet little crochet project like this for the past couple of months and with February 14th quickly approaching, it’s the PERFECT time to do it! L-O-V-E letters tucked inside of a small crocheted envelope. And of course, sealed with a “Kiss”. NOTE: If you happen upon this post […]

  • Confessions of a raging yarn addict…

    I spent $100 at the local yarn shoppe today. *blushing* P.S. What are your luxury splurges?

  • Featured…

    I found out this morning that I’ve been featured on Craftershock.Go check it out!

  • Tutorial: Sewing Buttons onto Crochet Garments….

    It goes without saying….adding buttons to your crocheted garments gives them the finishing touch. A simple piece of work can instantly come to life with the addition of a few adorable buttons! I like using vintage buttons best. If you have a local thrift store or even an antique store, you’ll find buttons are actually […]

  • Retooling…

    This pattern-writing business is tricky stuff! I’ve been tweaking here and tweaking there, and I think I finally have the pattern where I want it. After 4 hours of counting stitches, unraveling and RE-counting stitches, jotting down this, scratching out that…. And let me just add, if you are working on a pattern that requires […]