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Aug 13, 20227 min read

How to Crochet an Old Red Truck Applique - Part 2

Welcome to week 2! Last week we worked on the parts for the truck. This week we will be working on the pieces that you can change out for...

Aug 7, 20228 min read

How to Crochet an Old Red Truck Applique - Part 1

Fall is right around the corner and it has me excited about designing appliques that can be used as seasonal decorations. While I was out...

Jun 13, 20227 min read

How to Crochet the Anchors Aweigh Applique

Anchors Aweigh! Have you ever heard that phrase and automatically thought it was "Anchors Away" and not "Anchors Aweigh?" No. Just me,...

Jun 4, 20225 min read

Eight Great Free Father's Day Crochet Patterns

Did Father's Day sneak up on you this year and now you are scrambling to come up with a gift? We all want our fathers to feel the love,...

May 28, 202211 min read

How to Crochet the Ethereal Beach Bag Tote

With the world starting to open back up after the pandemic, more and more of us are getting to go on vacations that we have been missing...

May 21, 20226 min read

How to Crochet a Watermelon Applique

Depending on where you live in the world, watermelon is oftentimes synonymous with the summer season. It is definitely the most popular...

May 7, 20223 min read

Eight Great Free Crochet Kitchen Patterns

Summer is knocking on our door here in the United States as well as in many other parts of the world. This means people are going to be...

Apr 30, 20229 min read

How to Crochet a Towel Set for Mother's Day

Here in the United States, Mother's Day comes on the second Sunday of May every year. Until this year, I had never really thought to look...

Apr 9, 20229 min read

How to Crochet Levi's Baby Chick - Easter Applique

When a sweet little boy named Levi puts in a last-minute special request for me to design a baby chick for his Easter Basket, there are...