• Taupe and green pillow, showing front and back - Unbiased Pillow on StitchesnScraps

    Knit Diagonal Stripes Pillow Pattern – Unbiased

    This seemingly simple, striped pillow has a secret - it's knit on the bias! Knit diagonal stripes, then seam them together to make them straight again. The only indication of the unique construction is the diagonal seams and offset stripes at the back.

  • Woodpeckers Crafts product review and giveaway on Stitches n Scraps

    Woodpeckers Crafts – Product Review and Giveaway

    Earlier this year, Woodpeckers Crafts sent me some free samples of their products to use in patterns and projects. I've made 3 very different projects with those samples: the Fearless crochet necklace pattern, peg doll angel crochet pattern, and yarn wrapped tree tutorial. Read more about the wood products I used for these projects, and enter the giveaway below for…

  • 2 wooden trees wrapped in yarn. In the corner is the same tree decorated with a red pom pom and silver thread garland - quick and easy holiday craft tutorial on Stitches n Scraps

    Quick Holiday Craft – Yarn Wrapped Tree

    Add realistic looking trees to your holiday decor with this quick holiday craft! This yarn wrapped tree makes a great addition to a fireplace mantle, Christmas village, or any other holiday display. They're also great for dioramas and other miniature crafts. For added sparkle, decorate your tree with pom poms, beads, or glittery thread. Learn how to make one in…

  • 4 peg doll angels with lavender, blue, and red crocheted dresses and wings, in front of yarn wrapped fir trees on a snowy background. Wording says "Peg doll angel. Free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Peg Doll Angel – Crochet Angel Pattern

    Add a peg doll angel to a holiday display, on the tree, or as a gift. This crochet angel pattern is perfect for any time of year. Make them in birthstone colors for birthday gifts or to show mom she's an angel on Mother's Day.

  • Red, Black, and bright green slippers on a concrete surface. Wording says Quick & Easy Slipper Socks Crochet Pattern Available in 13 men' sizes

    Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #54

    It's obvious from last month's Scrappy Stitchers Link Party that you all are starting to get ready for cooler weather. As summer winds down, I'm looking forward to seeing all the lovely fall projects this month. The most clicked link in last month's link party was this Quick and Easy Slipper Socks pattern from Eye Love Knots - it's a…

  • A name badge for the CGOA chain link conference, with several ribbons, pins, and chains attached

    Random Things Heard at Chain Link 2019

    Did you attend the Chain Link 2019 in New Hampshire this year? Out of all the conferences I go to each year, Chain Link is hands down my favorite. If you've ever been to one, you know how much fun we have when we all get together! A couple of years ago, I started taking notes of some of the…

  • Personalized crochet pencil case and markers. Tutorial on Stitches n Scraps

    Personalized Crochet Pencil Case

    Have you ever colored on your crochet? Now you can! Draw or trace your own design, and add it to the Back to School Pencil Case crochet pattern to create your very own, personalized, crochet pencil case!

  • White, crocheted pencil case with a black zipper, on a wood table. Pencil case is full of markers in different colors. Back to School Pencil Case from Stitches n Scraps

    Back To School Pencil Case Crochet Pattern

    It feels like summer came late this year, so it's hard to believe it's back to school time already! Whether for school, work, or crafts, get organized with this handy pencil case. It's a great way to store brushes, markers, knitting needles, crochet hooks, or..well..pencils.

  • Woman's ankles and feet, wearing Simply Slippers. One foot is flat on the wood floor, the other is up on the toe and turned sideways. Simply Slippers - free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Easy Crochet Slippers Pattern – Simply Slippers

    Give the gift of warmth this holiday season with Simply Slippers! This easy, crochet slippers pattern comes in 4 adult sizes from small through xl. It's made in bulky yarn, so it works up really quickly. Make a pair for everyone on your list (and don't forget one for yourself too!)