I wanted to get a bath mat to go with the modern farmhouse decor in my guest bathroom, but I couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for. I decided to make my own!  Using a bean stitch with super bulky yarn, I was able to create a soft, thick, cushy mat. Optional twisted fringe on… Continue reading Crochet Modern Farmhouse Textured Bath Mat/Rug

I was going to make a blanket, but I decided I wanted something warm that I could just throw over my shoulders and keep on when I got up to make a cup of tea or to grab more yarn!  The pockets are handy, not only for keeping my hands warm, but for holding my… Continue reading Crochet Textured Stripes Pocket Shawl

I made this cardigan for my daughter-in-law, who requires weekly IV infusions for medical reasons.  She gets very cold during the infusions.  I did get her a fleece hoodie that has zippers in the arms, but this is softer and cuter, I think! She likes vintage clothing, and this pattern looks vintage. I came up with a… Continue reading Crochet Long Wave Infusion Sweater

This matches my Modern Farmhouse Plaid blanket.   I made a sample for the video tutorial and didn’t want to waste the yarn, so I decided to turn it into a pillow cover. Materials Used: Bernat Forever Fleece Super Bulky 6 weight yarn Color A:  White Noise Color B:  Coal Color C:  Chamomile 9mm crochet hook Stitches: Chain (ch)… Continue reading Crochet Modern Farmhouse Plaid Pillow Cover (12”x 20”): 

This is probably the easiest blanket pattern I’ve made.  It works up very quickly with the double crochet mesh stitch (simply double crochet, chain 1, skip one stitch, repeat) and the plaid is made by weaving in individual long chains.  So simple, it’s hard to believe it looks so nice! As always, I recommend that you find… Continue reading Crochet a Modern Farmhouse Plaid Blanket: So Easy!

It’s so easy to make these 10” chunky flat granny squares with Bernat Forever Fleece Bulky 6 Weight Yarn.  This yarn is my favorite because it’s so soft and easy to work with.   I love the zig zag join as it adds texture and interest.   The border mimics the join by using a twisted single crochet… Continue reading Crochet a Chunky Patchwork Blanket with Flat Granny Squares and a Zig Zag Join

Super soft and chunky with great texture; all from one stitch that creates a 3” row.  Identical on both sides for the perfect throw!  Drape it over a chair, sofa or end of a bed to add a pop of color and rich texture to your room. Materials used: 20mm crochet hook (15mm or larger would work,… Continue reading Crochet Extra Jumbo Blanket

Bernat Blanket Extra, super bulky jumbo yarn, 7 weight. Color A:  Crimson Red: about 3/4 of a skein (what I had left from the blanket) Color C: Smoky Green: about 3/4 of a skein (also what I had left from the blanket) Bernat Sheepy super bulky 6 weight yarn Color B:  Cottontail: less than 1 skein 15mm… Continue reading Crochet a Fast and Easy Single Crochet Christmas Pillow Cover:Matches My Christmas Blanket Pattern!

This Bernat Blanket yarn is a joy to work with.  It’s so soft and works up quickly. The pattern is very a very simple one row repeat with all single crochet stitches.  You can make it in a day or two. I made this as a baby blanket for my nephew and his wife who are expecting… Continue reading Crochet This Mountain Sunrise Chevron Blanket;1 Row Repeat, all Single Crochet!  

Bernat Forever Fleece Super Bulky 6 weight yarn (they come in a 2 pack) Color A:  Blue Teal - 2 skeins Color B: White Noise - 4 skeins (3 if you don’t make a border) Color C:  Peppermint (a mix of blue teal, white and light teal) - 2 skeins (1 skein makes 9 V-stitch rows) I… Continue reading Crochet Easy Classic V-Stitch Throw/Blanket with a Very Easy Border