Category Archives: Happiness

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays . . . just sharing today


Well, it’s been a good long time!!! I have no excuses, but . . . forgive me ❤ Some photos for your viewing pleasure.  I will try to give links where possible:       pattern: https://gmaellenscraftycorner.wordpress.com/2012/12/09/a-christmas-wreath-contd/ And the pattern for … Continue reading

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How to Find Time to Knit & Finish In-Progress Knitting (and/or crochet) Projects


I know, I don’t make enough time and/or effort . . . This is a fabulous article!!!  The number one tip:  STOP BUYING NEW YARN! My second favorite . . . 3.  Frog the projects you’re not into. Please, follow … Continue reading

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MyPicot | Free crochet patterns Lace Pineapple Crochet Stitch


I am just feeling the need to share!  This website is absolutely fantastic.  So many beautiful patterns!  My Picot – free crochet & knitting patterns.  A wealth of information.   This Pineapple stitch pattern is gorgeous, don’t you think?  My Gramma Lucy’s … Continue reading

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Pippin’s Flower Petals – YouTube


I have been trying to find this video tutorial for literally weeks!  In it you are shown how to make the perfect little flower embellishments.  I have wanted to try this technique on something…  anything!  But for the life of me, couldn’t … Continue reading

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My First Attempt at Knitting a Sweater! (Progress)


I am pretty excited about this project!  My first attempt at something wearable.  I was a good girl and made a swatch first.  😛 Free Knitting Pattern: Classic Sparkling Sweater Lion Brand® Vanna’s Sequins Pattern #: L20329 Rating: 5.0 (based on 1 review) … Continue reading

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Dropped and Found Wrap ~ Free Knit Pattern | Jessie At Home


Something I would really love to try!!! Dropped and Found Wrap ~ Free Knit Pattern | Jessie At Home. At first sight I thought, “Oh, how fiddly and complicated it must be to make this huge stitch!  But, this stitch … Continue reading

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Eastern Market Tote by CascadeYarns | Knitting Pattern link


Free pattern!  Eastern Market Tote by CascadeYarns | Knitting Pattern on my list-of-things-to-do.  I wonder…could I??? Also, check out the latest trending (free) patterns for knitting:  http://www.craftsy.com/patterns/knitting/free As well as crocheting:  http://www.craftsy.com/patterns/crocheting/free I love Craftsy!!!

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Totally Stuck on Crocheted Triangle Fringe Scarves


Just taking some time to share what I have been working on. I pulled this book off the shelf the other day.  It’s funny how you can look at a thing a thousand times and not be receptive to any … Continue reading

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Sharing . . . A Few Recent Projects


Sooo, today you will get a double whammy.  Since I haven’t been a-blogging in a good long while, I’ll just post some pics of recently (or not-so-recently as the case may be…) finished projects I am most happy with. In … Continue reading

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Handmade Crochet (and more) by GMaEllen


  Handmade Crochet (and more) by GMaEllen. So, this might seem silly, but I am blogging my facebook page today in an effort to get my visibility up. Facebook sure isn’t what it used to be… Anyone of my readers … Continue reading

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