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Boho Chic Vest
I'm going to start by saying, I'm not entirely sure if this is "boho-chic" but it definitely gives me that vibe. What do you think? I...
darlingdanadesigns
Oct 26, 20197 min read


Trellis Pumpkin Jar Covers
The weather outside here in MN sure doesn't feel like Fall... it feels like winter. *Sigh* The weather in this state is so unpredictable! T
darlingdanadesigns
Oct 12, 20192 min read


Sunshiny Sunflowers
These cuties came to be as additions to my Rustic Charm Wreath. My wreath vision changed many times but I guess that's just part of the...
darlingdanadesigns
Oct 6, 20193 min read


Rustic Charm Wreath
I absolutely love that there are no boundaries with crochet. It’s so much more than afghans and granny squares (not that I don’t...
darlingdanadesigns
Oct 1, 20192 min read


Cozy Cardigan
Did you guys know that you can find A LOT of great (and free!) patterns on your favorite yarn brands website?? They have hundreds of...
darlingdanadesigns
Sep 22, 20192 min read


Autumn Leaf Doily
Can't stop, wont stop... making fall crochet goodness. I originally pinned this pattern a few years ago and it continuously pops up in...
darlingdanadesigns
Sep 16, 20192 min read


Light & Airy Sweater
I've been modifying a pattern that I created sometime ago on a whim. I learned my lesson the hard way when I didn't write down my stitch...
darlingdanadesigns
Sep 2, 20195 min read


Freshly Fallen Leaves
Hate me if you must, but this cooler weather has got me in the mood for FALL! The cool, sweater weather just makes my heart happy. I'm...
darlingdanadesigns
Aug 28, 20192 min read


Basket Weave Over-Sized Throw
Yes, it's July and yes, I made a SUPER cozy afghan when it was 85 degrees outside. And yes, it's okay to crochet out of season! (Please...
darlingdanadesigns
Aug 15, 20192 min read


Light and Airy Coral Scarf
If you're looking for a fun, quick summer scarf project- this is it! One of my VERY first crochet projects was a scarf so maybe that's...
darlingdanadesigns
Jul 28, 20191 min read


One Skein Basket
If there's an unlimited supply of anything in my household it's yarn and dog toys. Could have guessed, huh? The joke is always that I'm...
darlingdanadesigns
Jul 21, 20193 min read


Moon Petals Doily
My love for crochet came from my mom. She’s the queen of gorgeous doilies but I’ve never tried them myself. I finally decided that after...
darlingdanadesigns
Jul 7, 20192 min read


On-the-Go Crochet: Favorite Crochet Things #4
Sand between your toes and yarn between your fingers... perfection. One of the *many* great things about crocheting is that you can take...
darlingdanadesigns
Jun 9, 20192 min read


Friendly Fox Blanket Buddy (Free Pattern)
There are so many different things that you can do with crochet. This is one of the many things I love about the craft! Clothing,...
darlingdanadesigns
Apr 27, 20196 min read


Crochet Pumpkin Patch
I will admit- as much as a Minnesotan longs for Spring after a long winter- I get equally as excited as soon as the air gets a little...
darlingdanadesigns
Oct 6, 20181 min read


A few of my favorite *Crochet things: Thing 2 and 3
Every crocheter should have a basic set of crochet tools in their arsenal. While hooks and yarn needles are some must haves...
darlingdanadesigns
Aug 26, 20182 min read


Baby Bear Hat and Booties
There's nothing I love more than getting a request from someone who knows I crochet to make something for them. A co-worker of mine had...
darlingdanadesigns
Aug 19, 20181 min read


Lace Mason Jar Covers (Free Pattern)
I'm always looking for unique things to make. There are so many fun and different things you can crochet. When I came across some posts...
darlingdanadesigns
Jul 15, 20183 min read


Mistake-terpiece! My attempt at a triangle ruffle scarf
I have a tendency to find a pattern I absolutely love but decide that it could be better in some way or form. This scarf is an example...
darlingdanadesigns
May 31, 20181 min read


Not your Grandma's Doilie
What are some things that people think of when they think of their Grandma's crochet? Afghans, granny squares and doilies- or at least I...
darlingdanadesigns
May 28, 20182 min read
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