GAUGE MATTERS

As I pin and pin AND PIN, I have to keep saying to myself “GAUGE MATTERS” even as my fingers cry out STOP!

Okay, okay, blocking is not really so bad. Once you have done this vital step, you will know a lot more about your personal tension to details.

Blocking thread projects is a good idea because it opens up the beauty of your crochet work, straightening lines into squares to reveal the finished project beautiful symmetry.

You’ve worked hard to get here, do your blocking like a good crocheter!

So, I say “JUST DO IT”, you will be glad you did.

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CROCHET HAYSTACK STITCH

The lastest addition to The Lily Collection – Baptism Cross Blanket XIII afghan using the Haystack Stitch. Learning new crochet stitches are fun and designing in the art world of crochet is my thing!

This crochet design pattern falls off the hook at a fast pace and the Haystack Stitch is easy, well defined and a repeat pattern. Welcome Baptism Cross Blanket XIII with your likes and shares which support me as an independent small business crochet designer.

The blanket is larger than my other designs at 47 inches length x 42 inches wide. Using the ethereal quality of Caron Simply Soft yarn and a G6/4.00mm crochet hook makes this design come alive. All my Cross designs are special to me and I know you will love this one too.

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Welcome to 2020

Well, 2020 is not at all what any of us imagined, including me. I won’t belabor what we are all going through because there is no need, we’re in it aren’t we.

What I can do is encourage those of us who offer crochet patterns for our fellow crocheters to keep it up and use this time to create with new ideas, color schemes and stitch combinations.

My current project is using a Linked Double Crochet (Ldc) and Haystacks in the border and a final Flower pattern using Bobbles. Creating a border that pleases me takes a bit of time, I want to look at it later and think once again YES, I do like that!

Wellness to all of you, keep creating, keep those hands and your mind busy.

The start of a Pie Crust Crochet Obsession – part 2

I saw this pie crust and started thinking about creating a Granny Square in C R O C H E T.

As a crochet designer you have many resources like books and that’s where I started.

I hope you will follow my journey by checking back to see how I made my CROCHET PIE CRUST !

The start of a Pie Crust Crochet Obsession

Recently, I became obsessed with PIE CRUSTS! On Pinterest there are some of the most gorgeous designs I have ever seen!

If you squint your eyes can you see C R O C H E T? Can you see making something as gorgeous out of yarn? Let me show you what I made.

May 2019 Calendar

May is one of my favorite months, here is why:

#1 I get to GARDEN, this year I’m going to plant TOMATO’S, POTATOES, CUCUMBERS, GREEN PEPPERS AND BROCCOLI

#2 I get to PULL WEEDS (WHA?), PULL AWAY the ground cover over my PEONIES

#3 Fill my hanging pots with FLOWERS

#4 Look for MOREL Mushrooms (I don’t eat them but I’ll help ♥)

#5 Most of all enjoy the warm SUNSHINE!

Enjoy May for all its beauty and warmth.

Materials I like to use when designing crochet projects with you in mind

PATONS	Silk Bamboo Yarn	70% Bamboo/30% Silk	hand wash, dry flat, do not bleach, do not iron, do not dry clean
CARON-Simply Soft Yarn ♥♥♥♥	Yarn	100% acrylic	machine wash gentle, tumble dry low
AUNT LYDIA’S Crochet Cotton ♥♥♥♥	Thread	100% mercerized cotton	machine washable warm water, no bleach, roll in towel to release excess water, block
LION BRAND Wool-Ease	Yarn	wool and acrylic blend	machine washable for easy cleaning
BERNAT	Blanket chenille-style yarn	100% polyester	machine washable and dryable
RED HEART—Super Saver	Yarn	100% acrylic	machine wash and dry
BERNAT Softee Baby	Yarn	100% acrylic	machine washable and dryable
BERNAT Baby Sport ♥♥♥♥	Yarn	100% acrylic	machine washable and dryable
BERNAT Handicrafter	Crochet Thread	100% acrylic	machine washable and dryable
RED HEART ♥♥♥♥	Bamboo Crochet Thread	100% Viscose from Bamboo	machine wash gentle cycle, warm water, no bleach, rinse well, roll in towel to release excess water, block
PATONS ♥♥♥♥	Grace Thread	100% mercerized cotton	hand wash. Lay flat to dry, no bleach, roll in towel to release excess water, block, do not iron or press, do not dry-clean
BERNAT	MATRIX (Railroad Yarn) Thread	62% nylon, 38% polyester	machine washable and dryable
LION BRAND	Metallic yarn	100% acrylic	hand wash, lay flat to dry
NATURALLY CARON	Yarn	75% microdenier acrylic, 25% merino wool	machine washable warm water, gentle cycle, machine dry low, delicate cycle
PEACHES & CREAM	Thread	100% USA grown cotton	machine washable warm water, gentle cycle, machine dry low, delicate cycle, no bleach
LILY SUGAR’N CREAM	Thread	100% USA grown cotton	machine wash or hand wash in cold water, mild soap, no bleach, roll in towel to remove excess water, tumble dry low/delicate setting, colors may run wash separately
PREMIER	Cotton Fair Thread	52% cotton, 48% acrylic	machine washable
LION BRAND	Fun Fur	100% polyester	hand wash, fluff in dryer

A yarn or thread will convey itself to a design and these are some of my fav’s! ♥♥♥♥

March 2019

C R O C H E T ♥ M O N T H

could anything be better to wake up to?

Looking for projects? click on over to my website and get started on

something for Summer like Ugly Board Shorts or a Baptism Blanket

for the new baby on the way or just a quick Spring blanket Popcorn

and Sunshine because cool weather is still here. But most importantly

have a great month working on all the crochet projects you can!

March 2019 Calendar

IF you didn’t already know M A R C H is the official crochet month. That’s right no excuses, you get to crochet all month long! I didn’t have anything to do with this decision but will do my best to follow along♥