Movie night at our house means popcorn! My 3-year-old son loves popcorn but when I give him a bowl most of it usually ends up on the floor. He likes to play/watch a movie so he is moving around a lot and trying to bring his popcorn along with him'so cute but messy! I thought he would like his own popcorn bag so with my yarn in one hand and my hook in the other I went to work! He was very excited when I gave it to him and immediately wanted to make some popcorn. I filled up his bag and he loved wearing it around/eating it out of it and what's better it stayed in the bag! I added a drawstring at the top so the popcorn wouldn't fall out as easily. He really enjoyed his own special popcorn bag! The bag measures 8' tall, 4' wide with a 4' depth and 14' for the strap drop. This pattern uses 100% cotton yarn and size G crochet hook.

Get a Free Crochet Blanket pattern will have you dropping all your other WIP's to make this throw. The Chic Modern Mosaic Blocks Throw pattern is a fun project to crochet. Made with two colors of worsted weight washable merino yarn, this afghan can be made to match any home decor. I love to crochet blankets but I find that I get bored easily. With the mosaic blocks crochet stitch I couldn't wait to see how the next repeat would look. The stitch pattern combined with the softness of the yarn made for this to be a very enjoyable project. The stitch pattern uses simple stitches but in a unique way which makes this an intermediate pattern but I think with a little patience a beginner crocheter can make this blanket.

A simple festive dishcloth that will add some holiday cheer to any kitchen!

Wear this Night Garden Shawl as you stroll your garden in the moonlight. This free crochet shawl pattern is gorgeous and simple. Resembling a half granny square, the triangular shape of this crochet shawl is classic and eye-catching. Choose yarn in dark, moody blues and greens for a romantic shawl that will make you feel like a forest nymph. This beautiful wrap is perfect for sitting outside in the evening, or curling up with a good book at a coffee shop. This crochet shawl will become your go-to accent piece.

It's that time of year again when I'm ready to break out the cotton yarn and make myself a dozen different crochet bags. After all, one can never have too many bags, especially tote bags! I consider tote bags to be a summer essential… who am I kidding? I use my crochet tote bags all year round. Why do I historically design new tote bags this time of year? I think it's because I'm being optimistic that, eventually, spring and summer will arrive here in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Maybe it's my way of willing the warmer weather to come, or maybe I just love my growing collection of bags.

The Baby Bunting Blanket is the perfect summer blanket for baby, or anytime just a light weight blanket is needed. This blanket is made from sport weight yarn, so it is not heavy or bulky. The blanket is so named because of the triangle stitch pattern that resembles a row of bunting. The pattern as written makes a blanket that measures 32 inches by 36 inches, but it is easy to customize to any size. This blanket would be a beautiful handmade gift at a baby shower.

These scrubbies are made using the thermal stitch and I love the results it makes. These dish scrubbies were made using the thermal stitch. There are two versions of the scrubbies. There is one pattern with a bumpy texture on one side and I did one with a bumpy texture on both sides. IF you are new to the thermal stitch, the blog post does link to a YouTube tutorial on how to do this stitch.

The Helen Shawl is a great accessory for transitioning weather, light enough to throw on during autumn /spring mornings for that extra layer to keep the cold away. The shawl is made in Tunisian crochet with four different stitch patterns and various techniques, including the very popular Honeycomb stitch and two types of lace. This project is engaging and step up for any beginner that wants to move beyond Tunisian simple stitch worked in regular shapes. The yarn for this project is a fantastic blend of cotton and acrylic available in multitude of colours that results on fantastic stitch definition.

This Pineapple Pouch is an easy crochet pattern that will be adored by all. Make one or make many for all your friends. Tie the pouch closed with a lacy ribbon and fill it with something fun like potpourri.