The “Touch of Spring Shawl” just makes me feel happy!!!  It is made using an “H/5.00 mm” crochet hook and a #3 weight yarn.  It is so soft and so easy to make.  It uses a very easy combination of single crochet, chain and double crochet. I think this shawl will be the perfect addition Read More

Hi, Everybody! If you receive my Newsletter, you have already heard about these, but, if you are new to my site, please keep reading! If you are like my family, you are looking for productive activities for everyone to engage in!  Well, (ta da!!!) here are some great ideas.  For all crocheters:  Please check out Read More

Hello, your attention please!!!  Claire and the designers who participated in the March Blog Hop at the E’Claire Makery Blog, have decided to offer their featured premium patterns for FREE for one more day!  So, if you missed downloading all or some of the patterns, be sure to check this offer out!   Be sure Read More

I wanted to make a quick scarf a few weeks ago, using the Lion Brand “Scarfie” yarn.  I came up with this pattern and I am very pleased with how it turned out.  It uses the lovely “Suzette” stitch and it really feels nice and the texture is great!   (This post contains “affiliate links”. Read More

  “Tulip Stitch Cowl” Crochet Cowl Designed By:  Christine Longe of Lakeview Cottage Kids The photographs and patterns included in this document are the property of Lakeview Cottage Kids.  Any reproduction, copying or sharing of this pattern is not allowed.  Items made using this pattern may be sold, but please give credit to Lakeview Cottage Read More

(This post contains “affiliate links”. Check my Disclosure page for more information.) I am certainly up for something bright, soft, and snuggly right now.  So, I have created a pattern for a lovely baby blanket that I have called the “Kathleen Blanket with Flowers”!  This blanket is sponsored by LoveCrafts.com.  They have provided the beautiful yarn by Read More

(This post may contain “affiliate links”. Check my Disclosure page for more information.) This little cowl is so easy and quick to make!  And it is perfect for times when a scarf or larger cowl are just “too much” bulk or warmth for the weather.   This is also a really quick pattern to make Read More

Sample of “Suzette” Stitch (This post contains “affiliate links”. Check my Disclosure page for more information.) I’m sure you have noticed that I have posted a number of patterns that use the “Suzette” stitch.  I really love how easy and quick it is and the finished products look and feel so lovely!!   Since I Read More

Thanks so much to all who participated in my first link party!  Hopefully, these artists will continue to participate in future link parties and many more will join us in the future!  The following were the winners of the most clicks!  I mentioned in the party, I would list the top three “click” getters.  But, Read More

Crochet Beanie “Alexa” Crochet Pattern By:  Christine Longe Looking for a cute and cozy winter beanie?  Then you have come to the right place.  The new “Alexa” Beanie pattern is now here.  It is quite simple to make.  I would say Intermediate Skill Level is required, but an Advanced Beginner should do OK.  The color is Read More