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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...
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Oct 6, 20193 min read
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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...
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Oct 1, 20192 min read
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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...
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Sep 22, 20192 min read
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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...
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Sep 16, 20192 min read
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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...
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Sep 2, 20195 min read
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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...
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Aug 28, 20192 min read
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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...
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Aug 15, 20192 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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Oct 6, 20181 min read
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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...
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Aug 19, 20181 min read
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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
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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
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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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Snow Couple
Before reading just know- I made these snow people at a more appropriate time- December. However, here in MN on April 15th- it is STILL...
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Apr 8, 20182 min read
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On the Edge- Shell Infinity Scarf
Is anyone else in love with a good mauve / taupe color? I fell in love with this yarn (Mary Maxim- Fresh, I know- it's every other piece...
darlingdanadesigns
Mar 27, 20181 min read
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Teal Shell Scarf: The *Calming* Effects of Crochet
Do you ever have one of those days, weeks, months? It's been one of those for me as of late. Work has been hectic and running over into...
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Mar 26, 20182 min read
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Baby Boy Loafers
I'm absolutely obsessed with baby shoes. (It might have something to do with being obsessed with shoes in general but they are just so...
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Mar 25, 20181 min read
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