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This project has been a long time in the making. My deepest thanks to my daughter, Stephanie, for contributing the yarn for this. Without her help and encouragement, this would never have been possible. I made the tree square by square, with over a hundred individual squares. They[…]
I was wandering through Jo Ann’s last month and found the Caron Colorama Halo yarn on sale. The gradient was so gradual and the color so beautiful, I just had to grab it. I didn’t even know what I was going to make with it. But when I[…]
I thought it was about time for another baby afghan pattern. It couldn’t possibly be because I just love making baby afghans, right? LOL But this one is a little different. It’s reversable! One side is white, with little windows crocheted into it so that you can see[…]
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I LOVE cats. So much so that we have an even dozen cats here at Casa Wilson. We have some we’ve raised from kittens, some rescues, and quite a few retired breeders. And when you have cats, you tend to[…]
It’s been a long time since I made my first doily rug and I felt maybe it was time to do another. As always, I returned to the Lion Brand Hometown yarn because it’s super bulky and super soft under bare feet. This time, I opted for a[…]
The most important tool in the art of crochet is the crochet hook. For such a simple thing, though, it sure causes a lot of confusion. Why does it look like that? Why are there so many sizes? Which hook goes with which yarn? Hopefully, this article can[…]
When creating patterns, some people like to use written instructions. Some prefer a diagram, using different symbols to indicate which stitches are which. The first time I ran across a crochet diagram or graph, I was confused. I had to go look up what the symbols meant and[…]
When I first started to crochet, I would start out making a blanket and about halfway through, I would look at it and wonder, “Is it too big?” or “Should I make this larger?” Well, as I kept crocheting and learning, I realized that I wasn’t the only[…]
As promised, I’m back today with a new free pattern. Just in time for Halloween, you can DIY your own witch hat. This one is very simple and works up quickly in a nice worsted weight yarn. It’s a versatile piece, able to be worn in a dozen[…]
Ever since I was a kid, I have been fascinated with mermaids. My father, a Navy man and seafarer from way back, used to tell me old sea stories about sea monsters and mermaids. The first time I saw a manatee, my father was ready with a story[…]
