Silly & Sweet Crochet Designs

Thirty years ago I was living in Queens, New York and pregnant with my son. A Ukranian lady in our neighborhood gave me a beautifully painted wooden spoon as a baby gift. She explained that hanging it over the crib would bring good luck to the child.   It was such a beautiful gesture from a woman I barely knew. That was my introduction to the beauty and generosity of the Ukranian people. We left New York a year later to return to my home state of Texas, but I think of her often, especially now with the horrible events...

Is everyone ready for the cold weather that is about to sweep over most of the United States? My pantry is stocked, and I have plenty of firewood, so I'm ready for some cozy crochet time. It's February, so it's time to work on Valentine's Day gifts. One of my bat patterns from Halloween is still a consistent download, so I came up with a cute little bat with heart-shaped wings and heart-shaped ears. This little sweetie only takes a few hours (I made one in an evening) and will make the perfect gift for your littles or for your...

You've seen the beautiful snow globe ornaments that everyone is crocheting! These snow globes work as gift bags and work up quickly in worsted weight yarn. Because they only use a few yards of each color, they are great stash busters. They are also easy to personalize by using different colors and adding embellishments. Skill level: Easy Finished bags measure approximately 6 " tall by 3-4” inches wide. Materials you will need:Small amounts of worsted weight yarnSize H (5.0 mm) crochet hookYarn needleFiberfilButtons, sequins, etc. https://myfingersflyblog.com/2021/12/12/snow-globe-gift-bag-crochet-pattern-2/

Christmas Gargoyle? Yes, Please! The Cuddliest Guardian of the Season Move over reindeer — there’s a new holiday helper in town, and he’s a little grumpy, a little magical, and totally adorable. Meet the Christmas Gargoyle Plush Toy, the most unexpected (but lovable) twist on traditional holiday decor! You might be thinking: A gargoyle… for Christmas?And the answer is a big, festive yes! https://myfingersflyblog.com/2021/11/13/christmas-gargoyle-plush-toy-2/

Materials you will need:Sport weight/baby weight yarn:   110 yards white       7 yards red2 yards white pompadour yarnCrochet hook size E (3.5 mm)Yarn needlePolyfill2 safety eyes 10 mm 7” chain https://myfingersflyblog.com/2021/11/11/christmas-gargoyle-ornament/