Stash that Cash – Little Owl Purses...

I just had to share the FREE pattern that was in my Facebook feed this morning!

Aren't they adorable...just the right size for holding a few trinkets or coins. The size will depend on the type yarn you use.

Kids will fall in love with these; great addition to your craft fair table and an excellent way to use yarn leftover from other projects.

Click on the picture to get your copy of this FREE pattern made available by MojiMoji Designs. Make sure to show her a little love!

I know it's not even Summer yet, but...

...these hats are just too darn cute. You will want to download the pattern to save for your Fall projects!

Maria Bittner is the designer who has made this pattern available to download for FREE over at Pattern Paradise; click on the pictures to go directly to her website to get your FREE patterns.

Don't forget to show Maria a little love by adding the pattern to your Ravelry favorites and queue.

Free crochet mouse lovey...

Trifles and Treasures has added "Magical Mouse Loveys" as a FREE crochet pattern on Ravelry:

Click on the picture to get the pattern link on Ravelry!

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One of the guides you might download is Sweater Design or how about the Ultimate Chocolate Baking Guide or any of the other 8 guides? There is something for every hobby!

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Looking for a useful & quick crochet project?

Look no further!

Crochetverse (the same designer that is making the Garden Party Jacket CAL available starting April 20th) recently posted what I think is not only a useful gadget for yourself, but a great inexpensive item to sell for those who do craft shows.

Crochetverse - FREE Cord Tamer Pattern
What a great way to use up some of your leftover yarn!

Click on the picture to head on over to Crochetverse's Facebook page and get your FREE pattern.

Did you know...

...that April is "Stress Awareness Month"?

I had no idea until I received an email from Yarninspirations last week.

To help celebrate "Stress Awareness Month", designer Twinkie Chan, on behalf of the Craft Yarn Council, designed some lemons and is making the pattern available FREE. Feeling a little stressed?  Just give a few "squeezes" to one or two of the lemons!

However, as you can see in my picture below, they also are cute as part of a vignette. I made the "If life gives you lemons..." cross stitch picture in 2005.  The bowl of lemons was just what I needed to add to the display on my pie chest. All I need now is to find just the right doily pattern to crochet and put under my bowl of lemons.

At any rate, visit Yarninspirations to get your FREE patterns, both knit and crochet versions are available. These are quick to make; I made all three (3) of my lemons with leftover yarn in a couple of hours last night.

Have fun with this pattern and don't let stress get the better of you!

Chicken?

You might want to download Snappy Tots FREE "Lees Chicken Hat" pattern:


Lees Chicken Hat


Heidi Yates is the designer behind Snappy Tots and her designs are wonderful...I own and have made many of them.

Don't tell my son, but here is a picture I took when he wasn't looking yesterday...he's wearing Heidi's Gilbert Gorilla hat that I made for him a couple of years ago.





I was not compensated or do I receive any benefits from promoting Snappy Tots patterns.

Looking for a CAL?

A new CAL is starting soon and I have to say the pattern is adorable!

Garden Party Jacket Crochet-Along

The CAL is beginning Wednesday April 20th, 2016; the pattern is free and the entire CAL will occur on the Crochetverse Facebook Page and the parts will also be posted on the Crochetverse Blog.

Join in on the fun; this jacket would make wonderful Christmas gifts! CLick on the picture to be taken to the Crochetverse blog for further information.

Have you ever joined a CAL?

A CAL is short for a Crochet-Along. A pattern is posted by the designer in several parts. Everyone who joins the CAL then works on the pattern using their own choice of yarn or thread colors. As the pattern progresses, pictures are posted by the participants. The fun part is seeing what colors everyone uses for their project.

Celinda over at Crochet Memories is holding a Crochet-Along right now for a beautiful crochet doily.

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The first part of the doily was posted today. Want to join in on the fun, click on the picture to be taken to Crochet Memories; part 1 and other pertinent information is posted there.

Rats!!!

Isn't this rat bookmark pattern just the cat's meow?

Supergurumi has designed a bookmark that is super simple to make you will be able to make some to use yourself and some to share with family and friends!

Almost forgot to mention that it is FREE to download from Supergurumi's site.

As with all the pattern links shared on Stashbuilding, don't forget to show the designer a little love by sharing their social media links with your friends.

Dumpling Kitty...a FREE crochet pattern!

This FREE kitty pattern came across my Facebook feed today and I thought I would share for all you cat lovers out there!

Dumpling Kitty by Sarah Sloyer

Aren't they just the cutest? According to Sarah's Ravelry write-up:
Dumpling Kitty is a cute pudgy kitty whose pattern is available for free! Her body is crocheted with a flat base so she sits nicely wherever you place her, waiting patiently for treats.

• Finished size: Approximately 4” tall when made with the indicated yarn and hook size, though your finished size may vary depending on your yarn brand and tension.
• Difficulty level: Easy 
•  Time to finish: Approximately 3 hours

Enjoy everyone...I can't wait to make a couple for my grandson!