Month: May 2014
FREE Pattern for “Oranges” Crochet Coaster Set!!!
Patterns - DecorHere is the free pattern for the “Oranges” Crochet Coaster Set! It is the same pattern as used for “Lemons” but done up in Orange! Have fun mixing and matching!!! Read more
Having So Much Fun Making Citrus Crochet Coasters…”Lemons” FREE Coaster Pattern!!!
Patterns - DecorI am so excited to use these for my next party! These lemon and orange coasters are so bright and cheery!!! Here is the pattern! It is very much like Read more
Another FREE Crochet Coaster Pattern! Green Apple Coaster!
Patterns - DecorI’m busy today making all kinds of coasters for my summer tables! This one is the Crochet Green Apple Coaster! Easy and so quick to make! Crochet Green Apple Coasters(Perfect Read more
Summer is Coming!!! FREE Pattern! Crochet Watermelon Coasters
Patterns - DecorThese simple watermelon coasters will look so special on your summer tablescape!!! You will love how easy the pattern is and how great they look! My set includes four coasters, Read more
So Excited! My Flower Bookmarks Featured in Round-Up!
NewsCrochet Flower Bookmarks! Be sure to check out the wonderful collection of items created using cotton yarn at http://www.mnecrafts.com/2014/05/cotton-crochet-round-up-15-free-patterns.html My Crochet Flower Bookmarks are featured here!! Read more
So Cute! Crochet Owl Purse! Pattern by Snappy Tots!!!
NewsThis last week I saw an adorable free pattern “Crochet Owl Container — BonBon The Owl” published by Snappy Tots! Be sure to check it out! You will love it!!! Read more
Now I’m just working on finishing up the pattern! Can’t wait to use it! Read more
Today I have been working on this very colorful “Crochet Beach Bag”! Here are some pictures of the pieces of this pretty puzzle. I will post photos of the finished Read more
Here are a couple of pictures of my mom and her Mother’s Day gift! (The photos are a little fuzzy but you get the idea.) Each flower was made using Read more
What do you get for your 88-year-old mom who loved to crochet, loved to garden, LOVES her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren? And she no longer can garden or crochet Read more
“Ruffles and Curls” Crochet Baby Hat — FREE Pattern
Patterns - Hats - BabyThis pattern is so feminine and so perfect for Spring! I love it! This is also beautiful when worn as part of the baby’s Baptism outfit! If you have any Read more
Here it is!! The “Crochet Flower Bookmark” FREE Pattern!!!
Patterns - Embellishments . Video TutorialsThis pattern is so easy and it works up so fast. And it can be a great “Stash Buster” pattern! You will want to make many of these lovely bookmarks! Read more
“Teacher Appreciation Week” Crochet Flower Bookmarks!
NewsBeing a former teacher, with lots of teacher friends, and having a daughter who is a kindergarten teacher, I wanted to create a simple gift to give them this week. Read more
New FREE Pattern — “May Flowers” Crochet Baby Beanie in Size 3 – 6 months
NewsHere it is! “May Flowers” Crochet Baby Beanie! The pattern here is for the 3 – 6 month size. So be sure to try it out and I would love Read more
Coming Later Today: New FREE Pattern: “May Flowers” Beanie!
NewsIt is so Springy….. finally…… here at Lakeview Cottage! And, to celebrate, I have been working on the cutest beanie, “May Flowers” ! It is almost ready to be posted! Read more
New FREE Pattern in Two Sizes, “Lemony Love” Crochet Baby Hat
Patterns - Hats - Baby“Lemony Love” Crochet Baby Hat!! This FREE Crochet Pattern is so cute done in the lemon yellow yarn! (I just wanted to let you know that this post contains “affiliate Read more

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