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Another Lovely Baby Blanket Pattern Is Here! Free!!
Blankets and Afghans . Patterns - Blankets and AfghansAs you probably know, I love designing and making baby blankets! And, so, this week my new design is called the “Baby Girl Stripes” Baby Blanket! Inspiration Last week the Read more

I Have Just Launched My New Baby Blanket EBook!
Blankets and Afghans . Patterns - Blankets and AfghansPrevious Next I’m so excited to be offering my new EBook called “The Best Baby Blanket EBook”. It is a collection of 4 adorable crochet baby blankets, including my best-selling Read more

The New “Pansy” C2C Square
News . Patterns - Blankets and AfghansPansies, pansies, and more pansies! I love them. So when I was invited to join a Crochet Along where a blanket of flower designs would be featured, I jumped at Read more

New “Flower Garden Blanket” CAL – I think you will love it!
Blog HopsI just wanted to let you know that this post contains “affiliate links”. That means that if you click through and make a purchase from any of those links, I Read more

Introducing “The Cotton Candy Mommy and Me Beanies” Pattern!!!
Patterns - Hats - Baby . Patterns - Hats - Children . Patterns-HatsHere it is!!!! The “Cotton Candy Mommy and Me Beanies” Pattern Set is now available! Now Mama and all her girls can have matching beanies! These are so cute and Read more

There’s a New Video Tutorial on My YouTube Channel!!!
Patterns - Hats - Baby . Patterns-HatsHere is the adorable little newborn baby beanie that I promised you during my video Crochet Along! It’s finally here! This little hat is so easy to make and so Read more

A New FREE Pattern Set!!!
Crochet Coaster Patterns . Patterns - Decor . Patterns - Dishcloths and Hot PadsHave you been looking for a cute, fast and easy to make hostess gift? Or maybe you are just in the mood for making yourself a little something new? Well, Read more

The Spring Decor Blog Hop is Happening at E’ClaireMakery.com Now!!!
Blog Hops . Patterns - DecorThis post does contain some affiliate links, which means if you purchase using that link, I will make a small amount from the sale. It, of course, does not add Read more

The “Spring Pastels Baby Blanket Pattern” is So Cute!!! And, is Included in a New Blog Hop!!
NewsIf you are looking for an adorable baby blanket pattern for this Spring, you have come to the right place!!! I am so excited to tell you about my “Pastel Read more

The “Baby Girl C2C Crochet Baby Blanket” Pattern is Ready!!
Blankets and Afghans . Blog Hops . Patterns - Blankets and AfghansHere is a special C2C crochet baby blanket pattern to make for that new baby girl at your house! The blanket pattern uses the Corner 2 Corner crochet technique and Read more

The “Berries and Mint Infinity Scarf” Pattern!!!
Blankets and Afghans . Blog Hops . Patterns - Blankets and AfghansMy new “Berries and Mint Infinity Scarf” is now available. I am so excited about this Springy little scarf! When I saw this lovely yarn at the store, I just Read more

The “Springtime Crochet 2022” Blog Hop is Here!!!
Blog Hops . Patterns - All SizesThe “Springtime Crochet Blog Hop” sponsored by Trista at the Crochets By Trista blog is here! Trista has gathered 20 designers and their lovely designs to feature in her blog Read more

Episode #5 of the Lakeview Cottage Kids Podcast is up today!!!
Blankets and Afghans . Blog Hops . Podcast InformationEpisode #5 of The Lakeview Cottage Kids Podcast is up on my YouTube Channel! I hope you check it out. Lots of topics are discussed, including an update on completed Read more

Episode 4 of The Lakeview Cottage Kids Podcast is up on my YouTube Channel!!
News . Podcast InformationIn this week’s Episode 4 of The Lakeview Cottage Kids Podcast, I show and describe a variety of lovely afghans (most using the C2C crochet technique). Be sure to check Read more

The Lakeview Cottage Kids Podcast – Episode 3 – Supplemental Materials
News . Podcast InformationThe sleigh ride was great, the soup was delicious and now here is the recipe for the “Berry Crumble”! Be sure to post pics here in the comments or use Read more

Episode #2 of The Lakeview Cottage Kids Podcast – Supplemental Materials
News . Podcast InformationHi Everyone!! I hope you have gotten a chance to watch Episodes 1 and 2 of The Lakeview Cottage Kids Podcast! Episode 3 is just about ready to launch! If Read more

New for 2022!!! The “Lakeview Cottage Kids Podcast”!!!
News . Podcast InformationI am so excited to announce that beginning in January 2022 I am beginning my new podcast. It’s called “The Lakeview Cottage Kids Podcast” and I hope to release a Read more

A Fun Blog Hop with Patterns Just 4 You is coming soon!!!
Blog Hops . NewsComing on January 10th and running through January 24th, 2022, is the newest blog hop called “Crochet4Me” Blog Hop. It is being organized by Debbie at the “MadameStitchBlog”! The patterns Read more

The “Winter Fashion” Blog Hop Starts Today!!
Blog Hops . News . Patterns-ScarvesI just wanted to let you know that this post contains “affiliate links”. That means that if you click through and make a purchase from any of those links, I Read more

Coming Soon!!! The 2022 New Year’s Resolution Blog Hop – January 1 – 31, 2022
Blog Hops . News . Patterns-ScarvesI just wanted to let you know that this post contains “affiliate links”. That means that if you click through and make a purchase from any of those links, I Read more

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