Crochet a Dartboard Mandala
November 22, 2019 in Birthday, Crochet, Father's Day, Free Patterns, Home Decor
Original Post from WallflowerGal.com Lately, I have been extremely taken with the beauty and symbolism that mandalas represent. If you’re unaware of what a mandala is, its typically a circle full of inspiring colors and patterns. Mandalas can be represented in sand, paint, fiber, or any number of materials. Yarn is obviously my favorite interpretation of the mandala. Mandalas constructed from yarn can adorn many surfaces in your space. They can be hung on walls, used as trivets, used as decorative accents under vases or houseplants, etc. Anywhere you want to put a mandala, I say do it! Get...
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Purses, totes, bags…..Whatever you want to haul your essentials around in, this project will do just that! Don’t let the name fool you though, this purse can be made and used in all seasons. I originally designed this pattern back in March when all the signs of Spring were blooming. I wanted to name it the Spring Blooms purse but it took me so long to finalize the written instructions and get pictures taken that Fall is now knocking on the door, so I’ve switched from Spring to Autumn. Clever huh?! I wanted this purse to be both roomy...
Bernat Maker Outdoor Patriotic Flag Bunting – Free Crochet Pattern
June 29, 2018 in Crochet, Free Patterns, Home Decor, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Summer
If you hadn’t heard the latest on new yarns released by Yarnspirations, they’ve recently released a special variant of their popular Bernat Maker yarn called Bernat Maker Outdoor. This yarn is constructed similarly to the original Bernat Maker that we know and love (tube like yarn lightly stuffed inside to give it volume), the main difference with the Outdoor yarn being that it is fade resistant and perfect for outdoor patio projects and other decorative accessories. The Bernat Maker Outdoor yarn is exclusive to Joann’s stores and Joann.com currently. The range of colors available are perfect for brightening up...
Triangle Motif Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern
April 20, 2018 in Babies & Kids, Birthday, Crochet, Free Patterns
Salutations! I’ve got a delightful green baby blanket pattern to share with you all today! This blanket was originally published on my other, soon-to-be defunct blog site and I needed to get it transferred over here before I flipped the off switch. In prep for the transition though, I’ve reviewed and refined the pattern so it’s updated and even easier to read! Inspiration This blanket is clearly influenced by my love for the Nintendo video game series The Legend of Zelda. The beautiful triangular motif is unmistakably the Triforce of Power, Courage and Wisdom, the unity of the hero...
Godric’s House Color Cowl – Free Knitting Pattern
March 23, 2018 in Autumn, Free Patterns, Knitting, Seasonal, Spring, Winter
One of the many fandoms I love and tend to geek out on when given the opportunity is the Harry Potter book series by JK Rowling. Back in January, I attended a local Harry Potter themed event here in downtown Asheville and ambitiously made it my goal to knit something for the event to sport my sorted house colors – the fiery hues of burgundy and gold for Gryffindor! I thought about making a scarf but the window of timing to knit a scarf was too narrow and I knew there was no way I’d finish a scarf before...
Felted Valentine’s Pouch – Free Crochet Pattern
February 13, 2018 in Anniversary, Birthday, Crochet, Free Patterns, Holidays, Occasions, Seasonal, Valentine's Day
Hello and Happy Valentine’s Day to all! It’s been my experience that some people have a personal love and affinity to the celebration of Valentine’s Day while others I’ve known have loathed and despised it. I think it might be safe to say that whether you love or hate this national holiday of love, nothing can take away from the personal touch and expression of affection as giving someone something handmade. Those that hate it might not have had any reason to celebrate it prior, but the gift of this Valentine’s Pouch with a handwritten Valentine’s card might be...
Felted Crochet Hearts – Free Crochet Pattern
February 9, 2018 in Anniversary, Crochet, Free Patterns, Holidays, Mother's Day, Occasions, Valentine's Day
Hello to all the lovers and those that are loved. Valentine’s Day is upon us once again and love is certainly in the air! A super quick and easy pattern to make and pass out to your loved ones is most certainly a crochet heart! With just a little bit of yarn and a hook, you can show someone just how much you appreciate them and provide them a material reminder of your love and caring. I wanted to extend beyond just the standard crochet heart and make them more “warm and fuzzy” to truly represent those warm and...
As the age old saying goes (or at least from the moment George R.R. Martin published his Song of Ice and Fire series turned mega HBO hit Game of Thrones), ‘Winter is coming!’ Despite it being such a warm and humid fall, the weather is finally turning chilly and a few frosty mornings have graced our presence here in Western North Carolina (we even had some snow the weekend before Halloween!), which means its time to break out the cold weather gear we all know and love. Toques, hats, beanies, gloves, mittens and cowls are all great accessories to...
Halloween Face Motifs – Free Crochet Pattern
October 30, 2017 in Autumn, Crochet, Free Patterns, Halloween, Holidays, Home Decor, Seasonal
How many of my crafty friends out there love Halloween?!? I think in some way or another, everyone has a positive affiliation to the fun and spook-filled holiday. Whether it’s dressing up yourself or your kids, handing out candy, visiting a haunted house, partaking in a fall festival, or going all out with the gory gruesome decor, Halloween is full of mystery, magic, creativity and whimsy! While at the craft store a few weeks past, I picked up a ball of some sparkly black yarn that I just loved and immediately thought “This is perfect for all things Halloween!”....
Wow! Can you believe October is finally here? Bring on the cool temps, fallen leaves, pumpkin spice and continued desire to knit and crochet ALL THE THINGS! In complete contrast to the season we’re currently in, I was struck to design this ocean inspired bath rug back when the weather was warm and sunny, and I swear I could hear the beach calling my name. It only took me a few months to finally concentrate on finishing it and now that I have, it almost seems I’ve missed my window of opportunity to match the season. Even so, I...
