When my little girl was born in 2015, a grandmother often called her “Mary Mouse.” On a family trip this past month, I couldn’t take my eyes off of a precious little baby girl who sat near us for a whole week at meetings. I designed and whipped up this Mousey Lovey for that little girl, inspired by my own baby’s nicknamel. Made from 100% cotton...

Pumpkin spice and everything nice! Fall is coming here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means the harvest of the versatile pumpkin! This beginner-friendly design, worked up in bulky weight yarn and a size 6mm (J) hook is a one-skein project and works up in just a couple of hours. Perfect for your Fall and Thanksgiving decoration, this design c...

Just as the dove has long been a symbol of love and peace, this baby lovey pattern was designed with love; love for crochet; love for babies; love for birds; and love for gifts. This lovey dovey pattern combines all of those into one beautiful gift for the newest addition in your life. The title and idea was coined by my husband as I finished u...

A tisket, a tasket, a cute and useful basket! This 6-inch diameter basket works up easily in about 2 hours for any experienced crocheter, and still pretty simply for beginners once they get the knack of post-stitches. Made up of single crochets for the base, front and back post double crochets for the basket weave height and all while using two...

On the savannah, the vast savannah, the lion sleeps tonight…and hopefully your little one does, too! Zzz…

Plaid, gingham, checkered, buffalo plaid…whichever you call this pattern, it’s traditional and always VERY popular! Having just purchased red & white gingham curtains for our interior kitchen window, I needed placemats to match! This pattern is very quick to work up and the colors are very versatile and can be substituted with any of your f...

Brr, is it cold outside! My mother-in-law is a summer gal through and through, so she stays chilled in even these moderate Texas winters. She commented to me how she’d love a thick, soft scarf to hug her neck and keep her warm and cozy. This scarf should definitely fulfill that request! Made with 100% cotton yarn, warm wintery colors, and long ...

Picking strawberries is a childhood pastime that calls to the young and mature, alike! This hot pad is sure to catch the eye of any guest at your dinner table as Spring is perpetually “right around the corner” for anyone who enjoys the fresh fruits and vegetables, the hum of insects as they seek the nectar of flowers, and the joyful skipping of...

Because it has just turned cooler here in East Texas and the leaves are finally changing colors, I designed this slouch cap to ring in my favorite time of year - AUTUMN! Made of 70% wool/30% viscose yarn, this slouch cap is not only sturdy, but also warm. Designed with a double brim and a knit-look stitch combo, it has a thickness that will riv...

This sperm whale lovey is sure to be a treasure in your baby’s cuddly collection! From its easy to grasp whale body to the soft wave-like blanket, it’s a soft, baby-friendly addition to any stuffed animal collection.

This lovey has soft features and and a textured face to give baby lots of sensory stimulation as well as a cuddly nap and/or bedtime. Designed to be adapted for both baby boy or girl, this lovey is sure to bring oohs and ahhs when gifted at your next baby shower or to the beautiful babies in your life!