customer photo.

It's always a treat when a customer shares a picture of their finished projects made from one of our patterns. This picture sent in by one of our customers and the note that went along with it brought a huge smile to our faces.

This picture was sent in by Angela Burch, and if you look in the top right hand corner of the photo you will see why it brought such big smiles. Angela's cable throw was made from Kim's pattern for the Chunky Cables Decorative Throw, and we are excited to say that it won a blue ribbon at the Roosevelt Co, NM fair. In Angela's own words she said, "thank you again for such a great design I have to say it has a nice simplistic elegance to it and is one of the few that I have decided is going to be kept for my personal use".

Thanks so much for sharing Angela, and we are happy to hear that you are keeping the throw for your own personal use. It's experiences like yours that keep us inspired!

tara.

sneak peek.

I was really surprised at how fast this crochet pattern came together...that rarely ever happens!

Also, I'm so excited and happy with how it turned out!! In the pattern the cables are getting progressively longer, but I love that they also look like they are getting progressively wider at the bottom.

I should have the pattern up later this week :)

kim.

new crochet pattern - colour dipped oven mitts by kim miller.

Colour Dipped Oven Mitts by Kim Miller

Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate

Add a splash of colour to your kitchen with these DIY felted oven mitts. These oven mitts are first crocheted from 100% wool for felting and then felted until they become soft and fuzzy.

This crochet pattern calls for 1¾ skeins of Cascade Yarns® 220, a ¼ skein of each contrasting colour and a 4.00 mm (G) crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge). The pattern uses the following techniques and stitches: the adjustable ring, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and half double crochet 2 together.

The finished mitt measures cm 12.7 cm (5”) wide and 26.7 cm (10½”) long. Please note that measurements are approximate and will be affected by gauge, the brand of yarn and the felting process.

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(Purchase this pattern using the "Buy Now" link above and receive 20% off your purchase by using coupon code "OVENMITTS20" at the checkout. Offer valid until Wednesday, October 7th, 2015)

kim.

new tunisian crochet pattern - earl grey hot pad by tara schreyer.

Skill Level: Easy

This crocheted hot pad brings a bit of old fashion charm into the modern kitchen. The pattern is simple yet beautiful. It is made using a bulky cord, giving it amazing texture and sturdiness. Both sides are equally gorgeous making it completely reversible.

This pattern recommends using 49 yds of Schoeller+Stahl "Anya" cording and a 8.00 mm (L) tunisian crochet hook.

Finished measurement: 7.5" (19 cm) x 7.5" (19 cm)

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(Purchase this pattern using the "Buy Now" link above and receive 20% off your purchase by using coupon code "HOTPAD20" at the checkout. Offer valid until Wednesday, October 7th, 2015)

tara.

new crochet pattern - cottage chic pillow cover by tara schreyer.

Skill Level: Easy

Regardless of your decorating style, this timeless accent pillow will look fabulous in your space. We went for a neutral look but give it a punch of color and it would instantly be transformed into something playful. The design is made up of simple stitches but creates beautiful results.

Finished size: 21" x 21"

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(Purchase this pattern using the "Buy now" link above and receive 20% off your purchase by using coupon code "COTTAGEPILLOW20" at the checkout. Offer valid until Thursday, September  24, 2015)

tara.

sneak peek.

My sister-in-law inspired this pillow cover. She showed me a picture of a pillow that she fell in love with while visiting a little gift shop. She is a thrifty girl and a DIYer at heart so she sadly walked away from it, hoping that someday she could have something similar.  She showed the picture to me and it inspired this new design.  Hope she likes it!!

Won't be long and I will have the pattern up for you all to enjoy! 

tara.