I do love working with Lion Brand's Homespun yarn. It can be a little tricky to work with, but it is perfect for making a soft and warm hat. The color variations are so pretty! It is also perfect to make a Chemo hat. It is so soft and squishy. It is also important to note that there are 2 different ... Read More
Crochet Baskets! What a Winner!
We are still crocheting at Krissy's house, and new basket designs are coming off the hook. There are other things coming off my hook as well, but we will talk of those at another time!Let me introduce you to my collection of Shell Baskets. They are large, one of my testers said the ... Read More
A Flower Basket
Loving lace is something that is shared by many, as well as a love for flowers. They are often translated into many crochet designs, an idea to which I am not immune. So it only seemed natural that when I started designing baskets, that they would have a lace edge and the teeny basket would have a ... Read More
Exciting Times At Krissy’s House
Every little feature, every little piece of recognition given to a small business owner and pattern designer is always welcome. http://blog.lionbrand.com/ When my etsy shop stats showed several hits from Lion Brand Yarns, to one particular item, it was time to do some ... Read More
Chicken Sweaters Are Going To The Hens
Words can't express how excited we are at Krissy's House! If the weather cooperates, a ride to church will ensue, and it is there that Miss Jenny will receive Chicken Sweaters to try for her sweet hen Sparkle, who is having some health issues, and I have now written the pattern. You can pick up the ... Read More
Girls Hat and Boot Cuff Set
What an adorable Girls Hat and Boot Cuffs set. This season's Valentine's trunk show was a blast. Having the ability to showcase what comes off my hook is such a pleasure, and this cute purple set got a lot of attention. These sets are so versatile as you can remove the bow, which ... Read More
Crochet Chicken Sweaters on Trial
Yes my Chicken Sweaters are on trial, since they haven't been tested on a real chicken yet. What a wonderful time was had yesterday designing these sweet sweaters for Miss Jenny's chickens, and I can't wait for her to try them on her hens. After some communication with her this morning she assured ... Read More
Crochet Chicken Sweaters
I always thought that chicken sweaters were for those of a whimsical spirit. Those few that gather eggs with wide brimmed straw hats carrying a large wicker basket that is lined with calico fabrics trimmed in lace, and a spray of flowers laid to one side of the basket...flowers that they had just ... Read More
They Almost Sold Out!
Attending my trunk shows has become entertainment for many families. Word is that mother's and daughters, or the whole family will sit and watch together as my show progresses. This last show was no exception, and it was so exciting to have Barbara Legg's Soaps in my Valentine's Trunk Show. Her ... Read More
I Can Breathe Now!
My Valentine's Trunk show was huge success to say the least! I sent my wonderful husband to the P. O. with the last shipment, and I am relieved. What shipped out, you ask? Well let me show you. A couple of Blanket Scarves A couple of flannel infinity ... Read More