With the cold weather coming, I decided (at the request of my dear daughter) to make trapper hats for the grandkids. I wanted to make them from flannel but couldn’t find a pattern that was made with a woven fabric. Everything, I found was for stretch knits.
By adapting a stretch pattern, I made these two awesome flannel trapper hats. I call them Elmer Fudd hats. I love the hats so much, especially the one for my granddaughter. Don’t you just love the pink fur!!
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If you are just joining us, this is Part 10 in our 12 part Learn to Crochet Series. To find out more on how to learn, please visit Part 1.
Each month, we have been learning how to crochet three different blocks. After 10 months (in November, you will have 30 different blocks in total that we will learn to stitch together in December to make a wonderful lap-sized afghan perfect for Christmas gift giving, although, you may be tempted to keep this for yourself to use for snuggling on the couch.
Our crochet along is finished, but you can start anytime and work at your own pace.
If you would like the entire series in one convenient PDF, you may purchase the e-book in my Etsy shop!
I just returned from my trip to China and absolutely loved it! During the tours, I had a chance to learn a bit about the beautiful handicrafts that are “Made in China”. Not the cheap mass-produced junk we have come to stereo-type as “made in China”, but the beautiful creations that reflect the history and culture of these gentle people.
Read moreWhat would Halloween be without the classic ghosts and witches. Superhero costumes will also be special in little boys eyes. And of course, princesses for girls. Babies to adults everyone loves to dress up for Halloween. These ten hauntingly awesome DIY Halloween costume patterns are yours for sharing!
Here they are, in no particular order.
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Well, it took a while but I am finally here with the final post in my Sewing for Charity series. And how timely, TODAY is International Day of Charity and what a better way to celebrate!!
As you may recall, I recently decided to support a special project by sewing dresses for girls. You can read how this sewing for charity project all started in Part One. Find out all about pillowcase dresses and what they are. And what made me decide to sew so many of them.
But what about the boys? Little Dresses for Africa also promotes sewing for boys with the Britches for Boys campaign.
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If you want to learn to crochet, join us in making this cozy Afghan. Each month, beginning in February, you will learn how to crochet three different blocks. After 10 months (in November, you will have 30 different blocks in total that we will learn to stitch together in December to make a wonderful lap-sized afghan perfect for Christmas gift giving, although, you may be tempted to keep this for yourself to use for snuggling on the couch.
Our crochet along is finished, but you can start anytime and work at your own pace.
If you would like the entire series in one convenient PDF, you may purchase the e-book in my Etsy shop!
This is the ninth part of the twelve-month series. Refer to Part 1 for links to all eight of the past posts.
Let’s start crocheting!
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Nana’s Garage Sale Tips on How to Make the most from Garage Sales
With September just around the corner, the biggest garage sales are about to happen in my neighborhood and probably yours. So just what is a crafter like me going to find at my local garage sales? TONS!!
Read on for some great garage sale tips on what to look for, when to go and more ….
When writing our Christmas in July extravaganza on “Nana’s favorite” site, I came across these cute little toddler cardigans for my cute little grandsons. Perfect for Christmas, I purchased my yarn and started to make the first of my Christmas list.
Problem was..no buttons or zipper. Question is..how to add them. Answer is….read this post!!
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Every year on August 15 crocheters from around the world celebrate Granny Square Day. Yarn stores and bloggers get together to celebrate the classic granny square by offering tutorials, videos, freebies and more.
Our post explains everything you need to know about granny square day. The following updates provides details for submitting your granny squares on instagram.
UPDATE: CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON GRANNY SQUARE DAY 2022
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Summer is half over so it is time to start thinking about back to school. Get those kiddies on their way in style with these 10 Back to School DIY ideas.
As we turn our sights to fall, our first thoughts are back to school! There are so many things that we can make that will be awesome and trendy when accompanying a child to school. Nana has found 10 of the best!
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