I told you you in my last post, where I had seen a AI generated photo of a really cute cowl, turtle neck. Our as my daughter calls it a neck warmer. It is created using a mock ribbed stitch worked in half-double crochet, the body features subtle vertical ridges that mimic traditional ribbing while…
Sometime Facebook can be inspiring. Take for example a group that I am in that covers both knitting and crocheting. A picture pops up with a claim that the poster makes 5 a day and sells them all. You sit there and stare at it for a good few minutes. You think that is adorable,…
Every year in Utah there is an event to raise money for the Primary Children’s Hospital. My husband and I have attend for years looking at these beautiful creations of trees, wreaths, gingerbread and so much more. A lot of the items are created in memory of a loved one. The year my husband’s best…
Tales of a Monkey outfit and banana rattle It is amazing how a Facebook post can remind you of something you did years ago and get you looking for things. I once upon time wrote crochet patterns, made things and sewed…ALOT. I searched and found a pattern that I hope will help someone to make…
Crochet yourself a cute little Mallow and some adorable costumes to dress them in! PATTERN IS FREE TILL 1/15/2024!This pattern has been approved by a 6 year old Doodlebug, that keeps taking off with this little cuties before I can get better photos! Big Twist Yarn or other Blanket YarnWhite for MallowOther colors for costumes…
Every once in a while a cartoon comes along that seems to grab the interest of adults as well as children. It seems that Disney has found such a cartoon in Bluey. If you are not familiar with this cartoon, where have you been? Sorry just kidding, I stumbled across this gem in season one…
Harry Potter ornament exchanges can be so much fun and also make you think about what to make that goes with that theme. The theme for September was Newt Scamander, the movie and anything to do with it. Let me tell you I was excited. Newt is my favorite character, I love the movies and…
I was in the Dollar Tree the other day and had brilliant idea. I had been looking at foam craft pieces that you use pins on to block your crochet/knit blocks. They are pretty pricey for you square. I found these in the kids education items at Dollar Tree. This block is approx. 12 inches…
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! What a last year was and what a great year this is going to be! Everyone starts the year off with great plans, ideas and goals. One of my goals this year is to post on this blog at least once a week. Exciting and new for ChrisCrossCrafts so far? Well after…
So while I am in bed last night trying to get to sleep, my smart-elic husband sees this last night and asks “Can you make this?” Now don’t get me wrong, I know he is a HUGE Mario fan, have seen this a few times, just did not think he would want one. I…