The first site I think you will want to try is Smilebox!  This is a digital scrapbooking site that I have used for family fun and even in my classes when I taught middle schoolers and teachers!  It has a free version and a pay version.  Either way, you can create some wonderful projects to Read More

If you are looking for a how-to tutorial on the Double Crochet stitch, here it is!  Double Crochet Read More

If you are looking for a video on how to do the Single Crochet stitch, look no further.  Here is one I have just posted.  Hope this gets you started right away! Single Crochet Read More

If you are just beginning to crochet, this is the tutorial for you.  It will get you started on the basic stitches of crochet and, when you get them mastered, you’ll be able to create items for yourself or as gifts.  Things you could make are coasters, table runners, or scarves!  Hope this tutorial is Read More

Here is a brief tutorial on how to do the crochet “Magic Circle” or also called the “Magic Ring”.I use this all the time to start almost all of my hats and find it to work so well.  I hope you do, too.  If you have any questions, be sure to put them in the Read More

Spring is Here!  A little chilly today but lots of sun!  Time for more Spring Hats! 1.  Sunny Yellow Crochet Newborn Hat!   2.  More Sunny Yellow!  Another Newborn Hat! 3.  Crochet Baby Blanket and Matching Newborn Hat in Buttercup Yellow! 4.  Lemony Baby Hat!  Mmmmmm! 5.  Yellow Ruffles Baby Hat!!! Read More

As you can probably tell, I have an Etsy Shop.  It is called “Lakeview Cottage Kids”, too.  A while ago I made a video explaining how to explore and use Etsy to find things that you’d like to purchase.  I am including that video here.  If you use Etsy, you will know most of this, Read More