Crochet a lacy topper or two...

Two FREE patterns were shared on my Facebook newsfeed today.

The first one is "Lace Essence Top" by Dora Ohrenstein for Red Heart Yarns. I know many people have never tried crocheting with size 10 crochet cotton and some don't like to use it, but this one is just too cute to pass up. It is very feminine and would look lovely over a tank top.

This lacy pattern is actually crocheted in two halves starting at the sleeve and sewn together at the center front and center back.

I also fell in love with Kim Guzman's crochet top pattern called "Clarice" that is available to download for FREE on Ravelry for a limited time.

"Clarice" is part of a CrochetKim Crochet Along starting May 1. Join Kim's Facebook Crochet Along group by clicking on the link found on her website. If you have never joined a crochet-along (CAL), it is a lot of fun.


Each pattern can be found by clicking on the picture.

Eyes...

If you have ever crocheted or knitted a doll or animal toy for a child, you know that your basic options are safety eyes or buttons. While safety eyes are best for small children, they do upon occasion break apart.

HodgePodge Crochet has made available a video tutorial on how to crochet eyes for your projects; a much safer alternative for younger children's toys.

Click on the picture to visit HodgePodge Crochet to view the video tutorial. Don't forget to show a little love by sharing her social media links.

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10 Fabulous Crochet Shrug patterns...

Click on the picture for pattern information.



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Supplies & Kits Clearance Sale

No time to tiptoe around the tulips –– Craftsy is having a clearance sale! You'll find craft project kits and supplies from your favorite brands and designers, discounted at least 40%. Stock up for spring, and get ready to pack a picnic basket full of inspiration!

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FREE! Guide to Crocheting in the Round...

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I can dream, can't I?

April 1st...April Fool's Day. The weather in Central New York was warmer than usual as it has been all winter. Across my Facebook feed comes a video of a recipe for Boozy Sherbet Punch:



Looks refreshingly delicious. I could picture myself sitting on my deck, swinging on the porch swing my son gifted me for my birthday last year, lost in whatever needlework project that I picked up from my many WIPs (works in progress).

Ah, but April Fool's came late in my hometown shattering my dreams. On April 3rd, the snows came with a flurry of white as though it was the middle of January. Ironically, local schools were closed on Monday after having an extra vacation day on March 28th because they didn't use their "snow days" yet.

Looking out my kitchen window today, it would seem that my dreams may have to wait for a few more days or weeks:

My deck and porch swing are covered in snow and it is down right cold out there.

If you would like the recipe for Boozy Sherbet Punch, here is the link!

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