A long time ago, I made a log cabin quilted wall hanging under the guidance of my mother. Really though, I made the top, and then lost interest. My mother finished by quilting and binding it, and that was the end of my quilting. Recently though, I’ve been inspired by numerous blogs full of gorgeous… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Crafts
Our New Lawnmower – Is it a Consumer Reports favorite?
Well, if Consumer Reports gives points for being happy…maybe so! This one is enjoying munching grass and frightening the local flowers. Since we are moving again soon (GASP! Have I mentioned it in Joyful Abode yet?), this time to a house with a YARD… we went ahead and bought a lawnmower. It feels like such… Continue Reading
Shelly Scarf
Shelly Scarf This scarf is a companion to The Professional Hat. Materials: About 200-250 yds worsted weight yarn Size K/10 1/2 hook (6.5 mm) yarn needle (optional for weaving in ends) Gauge: 13 sts = 4” Notes: Shell: 5 dc all in same stitch To Begin Ch 19. Row 1: 4 dc in 4th ch… Continue Reading
Professional Hat
The Professional Hat This cap is based on the red cap from the movie “The Professional”. However, I have changed my original pattern a bit (added a row of shells) in order to make it longer. To obtain a more movie-consistent cap, omit one row of shells. In order to make the hat more like… Continue Reading
Solving the jewelry storage problem
For a while, my jewelry has been lumped together in a jewelry box. When I want to wear earrings, I have to hunt for mates… when I want to wear a necklace, I must first unravel it from a tangle of its cousins. Not anymore! If you have this problem too, you might enjoy making… Continue Reading
Bernadette has a new home!
She’s on her way to her new home with Laura (shipped yesterday). All wrapped up with ribbon and a note…. Continue Reading
Shavasana Yoga Mat Bag
Shavasana Bag This is a no-sew yoga mat bag with only two ends to weave in! Note: I wrote this pattern a long time ago, and the first yoga mat bag was so ugly (in my opinion). You may have seen the ugly pictures on my old website (Hook Me Up! Crochet) or on Craftbits…. Continue Reading
Beaded Choker
Beaded Choker You Will Need: Size 10 crochet thread 29 small glass beads Beading needle Optional Clasp Steel hook size 4/2.00mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) Gauge: 7 hdc per inch Note: If you plan to add a clasp for closure, make the size closest to your actual neck measurement. If you plan to… Continue Reading
Blue Star Cloche
Blue Star Cloche You Will Need: Worsted weight yarn Small amounts of contrasting yarn for accent. Size H/8 hook (5.00mm) Note: Pattern stitch (ps) is [2dc ch2] To Begin: Ch 3. Join with sl st. (or use a “magic ring” to begin) Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work into ring: dc ch… Continue Reading
Solomon’s Knot Shawl
The Solomon’s Knot Shawl is definitely my most popular pattern. There aren’t that many patterns out there that use this stitch, but it’s a shame… the Solomon’s Knot stitch (aka True Lover’s Knot Stitch, Hail Stone Stitch, or Love Knot Stitch) is beautiful and a great way to show off special yarn. More pictures here…. Continue Reading
Wedding gifts for children
My wedding is coming up, and I wanted to have a thank-you gift for each of the special children in our ceremony. My fiance and I have 3 nieces and 1 nephew, and they will be the “flower children.” (We’re not doing the ring-bearer thing.) I wanted to give the kids something they could play… Continue Reading
Hook Me Up! Crochet
Several years ago, I became addicted to crocheting and I started Hook Me Up! Crochet. Well, for the last couple of years, I’ve been overcome with school and work and haven’t really updated it. Now my interest is more in ALL things domestic, rather than just in crochet, so I’m going to let the URL… Continue Reading
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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