Hi guys! Last week, I shared the Stargazer Pot Holder, so this week we are going to tackle the matching Stargazer Coaster. This pattern uses the double crochet and front-post double crochet stitch to create a beautiful sunburst design. If you’re new to crochet, but up for a challenge, then there are step-by-step pictures and […]
Hi guys! Welcome to the first month of the Pot Holders Galore Crochet-along for 2023. I’m so excited! We are kicking things off with the Stargazer Pot Holder. This pot holder is made up of 2 identical circles that are crocheted together to create a “double thick pot holder”; you won’t be burning your hands or your
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Hi guys! Welcome to the main page of the Pot Holders Galore Crochet Along for 2023. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about this year’s pot holder crochet along. Last year, I hosted the first Pot Holders Galore Crochet-along, which ran for 5 weeks. A lot of you mentioned that you would be
Hi guys! If you are having trouble accessing a crochet or knit pattern that you purchased from Etsy, you’ve come to the right place. This tutorial walks you through how to find and download your pattern or digital file from Etsy, along with how to contact the shop owner if you cannot access your digital
Hi guys! Are you looking for a fun and easy crochet colour work blanket? Introducing the Fall in Love Blanket! This beginner friendly pattern is the perfect project for you. It’s reminiscent of a traditional granny stripe blanket, but made modern by the colour blocks and stripes. Unlike the traditional granny stripe blanket, this blanket
Interested in learning how to change colour in crochet? You’ve come to the right place! In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to change colour at any time throughout a crochet project. Whether you need to add a new skein onto your project, change colour at the end or mid-way through a row / round, the
ANNOUNCEMENT: Closing My Canadian This Pixie Creates’ Etsy Shop & Opening a US Etsy Shop Hi guys! Today marks 1 year since I emigrated from Canada and moved to the United States to live with my husband. After a lengthy visa process, and being separated for months at a time, I am beyond grateful that
Hi guys! If you are making a project with granny squares, and sewing isn’t your strong suit, I think you’ll love this join as you go method (JAYGO). This is the same method I used to attach my Polka Dottie Granny Squares to make a blanket. So for those making their own Polka Dottie Blankets,
Hi guys! Let’s crochet a mini circle granny square together: The Polka Dottie Granny Square. This is a modern crochet granny square with a circle center to help us use up our scrap yarn bits. You can get as creative as you want with this pattern and use it to crochet blankets, bags, wall hangings,
Hi guys! I’ve been in a crochet slump, or funk, or whatever you want to call it. I think it’s a combination of the warm weather, lack of focus, feelings of uncertainty and self doubt (What am I doing with my life? kind of questions) and everything that is going on in the world (the