Knottz of Yarn

I have fallen in to gnome addiction that everyone seems to have these days so I had to try to make some ornaments for my tree and my friends and family. Just so happens I had found some great new chunky Christmas yarn and was itching to find something to use it for.  I got the Big Twist yarn here . The solid color is 2 strands of regular ole Red Heart. I find the best prices on it here . These make up really fast and makes everyone say "awwwwww" and who doesn't need a super quick project these days or some quick gifts. The only supplies needed are  # 5 or 6 yarn or 2 strands of a #4 "M" hook hot glue gun wooden beads or balls for nose faux fur pom pom all rounds are work in circle with no joins. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of round if needed. For the pointy top hat ... Rd 1: make a Magic Circle and SC 3 in circle Rd2: SC 2 in each  for a total of 6  Rd3: SC 2 in each for a total of 12 Rd 4-9: SC in each stitch around and finish off Roll Bottom up s...

2 strands of Yarn Bee Black This has by far been one of my best selling items that I make. It is such a quick and simple pattern. If you haven't tried one yet then I highly recommend you do. I personally went with a different hook size than the original pattern called for and did not put the fringe on, which is not uncommon for me. I generally use a pattern as a starting point and adjust it to my liking. I have experimented with yarns from size 3 up to 6. I liked them all bur 4 and 5 weight was my favorite. I have made at least 2 dozen of these over the last year and a half. It takes me about 4 hours a piece to complete one. Have you made any what are your thoughts and favorite colors? Special thanks to Sonja Hood at  KnotYourselfOut  Crochet Patterns for the well written pattern! 1 strand and P hook with Puzzle "backgammon"  

I find that the older I get the more I LOVE Coffee! Which is so funny because I can remember a time when I thought I would never drink coffee and could not understand why anyone liked it! HA HA!!  An as Summer turns to Fall (which is my favorite season) and the weather cools down I find myself craving it even more than just my  normal morning cup. I have tried so many different brands and flavors of coffee in all different price ranges. I have found that my favorite by far is  COFFEE OVER CARDIO . They have  great assortment of flavors and you can get samples to try before you buy. Use  my link  to get $5 off your first order. I have tried the Texas Toast, Cinnamon Bun, Cake, Chocolate Donut, Blueberry, & Fall Spice in the coffee. I have also tried the Vanilla & Fudge Creamers and the strawberry hydrate. I have liked all of the coffees i have tried but the Cake & Cinnamon Bun are my favorites. The creamers are ok but honestly are not my favorite...

I have recently become hooked on making Crochet shopping bag holders. I think most us us have a drawer or a cabinet full of those plastic shopping bags. I would get so aggravated when I open my cabinet and bags start to fall out. So I got to thinking I have ton or yarn why not make something to contain all of these bags. Then I set out to  Pinterest on a mission to find a pattern to make my own. my favorite that I have found so far is by  crochet it creations . I followed the pattern until the end where decided to make it all one piece instead of making the top separate an sewing it on. I did the last row in Triple Crochet an made a chain of around 60 and threaded it through the top like a draw string an then joined it to the beginning to make a loop to hang it with. Find pattern  here I as able to get 3 total out of one skein of Super Saver Ombre. Only 2 were pictured because someone wanted the first one as soon as I finished it! This one is made from that Wa...

Well Hello & Happy Holidays! I have been busy making Christmas gifts and filling orders.  The  Easy Granny Square Cardigan  has been a popular request this year. Of course there is always lots of  Messy Bun Hats  and  Infinity Scarves  also being made this time of the year. What has been popular for you? I was at a craft show recently and had someone ask me about towel holders to use on cabinet knobs instead of handles like on your oven. I got to thinking and looking on  Pinterest and decided to just try to come up with my own. I totally despise having to constantly pick my kitchen towels up off the floor and this solves that problem and if the kids want to play with it than that is fine to because anything that entertains them for a little while is a good thing! It is very simple and can be used for oven or cabinet handles of pull knobs... When my son saw it he immediately thought it looked like a super hero or ninja mask and h...

This is absolutely with out a doubt my new favorite pattern !! It was so Easy to make and works up super quick! I am sure I am going to need one of these in many different colors and a lot of my friends and family will be getting one for Christmas! This is the  Essentially Fall Cardigan  by  Taylor Lynn I used the Mandala yarn in  Centaur. This is a size small. I used just a little over 1 roll and had enough left from the second roll to make 2 infinity scarves.  I am using Hobby Lobby's "I Love this Yarn" in Painted Canyon to make one now and can't wait to see how it turns out.. I will keep you posted.   Updated to show you how it looks in Painted Canyon colors...  Here is is in Mandala yarn in the color Spirit... Have you tried this pattern yet? 

Hello! I had a couple of people tag me on FB recently asking if I could make this  unicorn blanket  by Lily and Mason boutique . I immediately had to get the  pattern  and see if I could indeed make it. Turns out it was much easier than I would have anticipated and worked up fast. You gotta love a blanket pattern that works up quick! I did tweak the pattern just a bit... Instead of using the yarn called for in the pattern I used 3 strands of Red Heart Super Saver with a "P" hook. I also chose to not "brush out" the mane and not add the fringe around the edges. I am currently working on a cream colored one with a "Q" hook that I think I actually like better. It has a more loose softer feel to it. I will be sure to post pics of it when I am done. Overall this is a great easy pattern that works up quick and I will be definitely be making more.  I love the way that you can fold the blanket into the hood to make it a cute pillow. Be sure to ...