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30% Sale on Baby Blankets in My Etsy Shop Now!!!
Blankets and Afghans . NewsIf you are looking for a lovely baby shower gift or just a beautiful addition to your special baby’s blanket collection this Spring, be sure to click over to my Read more

The “Spring Lace” Cowl Pattern is Here!!! And, Just in Time for Easter!!!
News . Patterns-CowlsAs we get ready to celebrate Easter at our house, I’ve been looking through my wardrobe for something springy and feminie to wear on Easter Sunday. As I looked through Read more

Tutorials for Crochet Beginners!
How To's . News . Video TutorialsHi Everyone! Happy Almost. Spring! The sun is shining brightly here in South Central Wisconsin!! Kinds of chilly today but the weekend looks like it will be great – 50’s Read more

The “Springtime Crochet Blog Hop” Begins March 1, 2021!!!!
NewsAt the Crochets By Trista Blog Be sure to check out this lovely blog hop starting Monday, March 1st! Trista has brought together over 30 designers and their crochet patterns Read more

The “Baby Bobbles Baby Blanket is Part of the Springtime Crochet Blog Hop!!!
NewsI just love designing baby blankets! I just love making them!! I have probably made hundreds of them for gifts and for customers who have ordered them in my Etsy Read more

Have You Tried the “Jacob’s Ladder” Crochet Stitch Yet?
How To's . News . Patterns-Cowls . Patterns-ScarvesI recently ran across this beautiful stitch called the “Jacob’s Ladder” crochet stitch. It looks so cool and gives a project such a wonderful look and texture! Well, after working Read more

This Week’s Featured Video Tutorial – “The Half Double Crochet” Stitch
NewsThis week I am featuring the half double crochet stitch. This stitch is probably the second or third stitch you learned to crochet. And, if you are just beginning your Read more

Happy New Year!!! End of the Year Pattern Sale December 28 – December 31!!!
NewsHello, Crochet Friend!! I hope that you had a wonderful and merry Christmas!! We definitely had a great time at my house! And now I am looking forward to a Read more

New Blog Hop Starts November 9th at E’Claire Makery!!!
NewsNovember. 9th starts the “Winter Fashion Blog Hop” at the “E’Claire Makery” Blog! Pictured above are all the wonderful patterns that will be available throughout the rest of November. Read more

Starting today, the “Season of Joy” Blog Hop is going on at the “Ambassador Crochet” Blog! Each day a pattern will be featured that uses Bulky or Super Bulky Yarn. Read more

For the first 3 weeks in November, Trista at the “Crochet By Trista” Blog is running the “Gift Giving Blog Hop”. Each day a pattern will be featured and for 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, Read more

“Irish Eyes” Chunky Scarflet Crochet Pattern By: Christine Longe (I just wanted to let you know that this post contains “affiliate links”. That means that if you click through and Read more

“Michelle Blanket” Crochet Pattern By: Christine Longe (I just wanted to let you know that this post contains “affiliate links”. That means that if you click through and make a Read more

“Hygge Soft Rose Cowl” Crochet Pattern By: Christine Longe (I just wanted to let you know that this post contains “affiliate links”. That means that if you click through Read more

Presentation that you won’t want to miss!!
Crochetpreneur Business Academy . News(This post contains “affiliate links”. Check my Disclosure page for more information.) If you are a maker who has your own hand-made business, and would like to take it to the Read more
Tonight I have been working on crochet designs that I plan on testing in the next week and launching in 2 weeks. And as I have been doing that, I Read more
I’m sure you have seen the news stories about the horrible destruction from fire that is happening in Australia. Not only are people being evacuated and displaced from their homes, Read more
Lots of new crochet content is coming soon! It’s a new year, a new decade and a new blog platform for me here at Lakeview Cottage Kids!! I’m Read more
Today we are introducing a new look to the Lakeview Cottage Kids Blog!!! This was done by moving from Blogger to WordPress to create and manage it. Hope you will Read more
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