What do you get when you combine a stunning stitch with a zillion rustic color? This beautiful Houndstooth crochet blanket. 🙂 I just love how this blanket turned out! It’s easy to make using color-changing tweed yarn and a couple of easy crochet stitches (read on). You can see the free pattern below, or you … Read more
Who doesn’t love a simple DIY stitch pattern for a Valentine’s Day card? This is the perfect project for beginners or if you have a short time. Or if Valentine’s Day sneaks up on you (no one should know 🤫). And as anyone who follows me on Instagram (kplicanic) or at KharaPlicanic.com knows, if I … Read more
I love January. Photo by Country Living Sam Trombino. Maybe not snow – I agree I like the idea of that more than the reality. But when I think of January, that’s the image that comes to mind, perhaps because this kind of winter scene evokes a sense of hope, renewal, and rebirth. Leave it … Read more
Okay – I’ve been eyeing the sherpa bucket hats in stores for months, and really hoped I’d get the chance to crochet one! Well, finally I did over Christmas break. This crochet bucket hat pattern turned out to be really easy, and works up incredibly fast! You can check out the free pattern below (and … Read more
A couple of months ago, I found a great silk/cotton blend fabric. I immediately thought of the December home cushion. Red fabric would be great for the holidays. This fabric is not sold as yardage. I was saving and it was actually a jacket. This jacket was beautiful and very well made but outdated in … Read more
the crochet slouchy beanie This is a great crochet pattern for a quick crochet hat pattern. This slouchy little pattern is very popular, especially because of the texture that the stitch pattern creates. This crochet has no edge, but you can easily create one by folding the bottom edge out. How to get this crochet … Read more
How do you make a quilt? Block block, stitch by stitch. Even “Quilt In A Day” took a while, and there was a plan. If you could schedule it, how long would you sew each week? Will it be an hour a day, two days a week? Or is the better question, “When are you … Read more
This “Big Knit Cardigan” pattern is super simple, has a big cut and is super cozy! It’s easy enough for newbies, dare I say, even adventurous beginners. Read on to find out how to sew this coat that doubles as a large, comfy cardigan (and check out the buttons I added!). And I just love … Read more
you will love Crochet Twisted Ear Warmer PatternBecause it’s an easy crochet project. It’s also a double edged crochet headband and a great gift idea! The best thing about this style is the beautiful twist in the front. How to get this crochet pattern: Option 1: Scroll down to see our free crochet pattern ⬇️ … Read more
This started with an email, and a rather grainy photo of a few quilt blocks from the 1930s. The blocks were in a pale blue shade, perhaps aqua, but it was enough to give Susan an idea. And to pull out the fabrics shown for a quilt. Susan? Susan Ashe, acclaimed author and quilter, is … Read more