Hello! My name is Erin and I’m a writer, mother and crocheter. My days are filled with mayhem, mischief and makings.  I started crocheting while on bed rest with my second daughter and have been crafting items for sale and as gifts ever since.  You can read all about my chaotic life at my personal blog Blogging is For Dorks and see my hand made items at Ultra Cute Crochet.

I love sharing my patterns and experiences in crocheting with beginners and with more advanced crocheters looking for more to learn!

Doilies aren’t just for grannies anymore!  Adding a pop and punch to your shelves, bookcases and tables is never a bad idea.  Instead of the standard off white cotton thread and tiny hook this pattern puts a twist on the classic doily by using sock yarn (fingering weight) in bright alternative colors instead.

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One of the most frustrating and tedious elements of crocheting is getting to the end of a pattern or project and having to get rid of all the odds and ends.  For the beginning crocheter this can be particularly maddening, considering it’s not always known how to properly execute this task.

Annoying and ugly ends can ruin any finished project so take care to finish off appropriately.  The best way to do this is to use a yarn needle (also known as a tapestry needle).  A yarn needle is usually larger than other needles, has a larger eye and is most of the time made of plastic.
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These adorable posies are perfect for making any project more feminine and adorable. Make a bunch and add them to a baby blanket, or just a few to pretty up a plain beanie! They can be made with either five or six petals, both varieties included in the pattern below.

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When I was a little girl I was obsessed with my grandma’s crochet hooks. There were so many different sizes, colors and in a few cases, different shapes.  My favorite was a large size N aluminum hook in Gold.  I thought it looked more like jewelry than a tool for making afghans and also made for an awesome (and blunt) sword.

She quit crocheting when I was in my late teens due to arthritis and gave me all of her hooks and supplies.  I spent lots of days getting them out, looking them over and playing around with them, but never learned to use them.  Later, while on bedrest with my second daughter, I finally learned.

At first everything I made was completely incorrectly sized, mainly due to the fact that I insisted on using the shiny gold hook for every pattern I was trying to make¸ regardless of what size hook the pattern called for.  Soon I learned the difference between the hooks I found in the large tin box, and which ones I preferred over the rest.
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This versatile pattern contains instructions on creating a popular accessory that’s easy to make;  a scarf with buttons placed in two rows  to turn the scarf into a cowl that can be used everyday for warmth or for a touch of style.   Wild it up by using contrasting colored buttons or even mismatched ones!