One of my primary goals at the start of 2021 was to clean out and use up all my stash! Not only yarn, but other projects as well. I upcycle and recycle thrift store finds and refinish furniture when I am not crocheting, but my storage closets and garage were overflowing! So, I decided this… Continue reading Crochet Scrap Yarn Patterns – “Just the Scraps, Ma’am”
Tag: stash busting
Crochet Play Food
I have a new way for you to support my FREE PATTERNS!! I know many or most of you love supporting us makers - the truth is that is takes a long time to create a pattern and then write it and then edit it and get it proofed and tested - and then publish… Continue reading Crochet Play Food
Rainbow Beanie Crochet Pattern
This is my favorite beanie pattern! This is one of my favorite ways to stash bust as well!! I first wrote this beanie pattern in 2015 for my Etsy shop and it is one of my most popular listings. I love using all kind of different colors together to make each and every beanie different. … Continue reading Rainbow Beanie Crochet Pattern
12 Days of Christmas: Gnome for the Holidays
Four days and 4 blog post in a row! Who am I? Is my house falling down around me? I guess I should go check =D But, I actually did NOT get completely done with this post and will update it with more photos later. I had a bunch of household chores to do in… Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas: Gnome for the Holidays
Octopus Love: Crochet Octopus Baby Toy
First, I have been trying to get a few more examples of these guys done for a while to post some variations, but my Etsy orders have begun for the season and a few other things have been going on - so, I thought I would go ahead and post this and then add my… Continue reading Octopus Love: Crochet Octopus Baby Toy
The Elemeno (LMNO) Crochet Blanket
When I was in my craft closet pulling the colors together for Elemeno the Elephant, I noticed that this beautiful Caron One Pound in Green Meadows Ombre went so well with the RHSS in Pale Plum that I used for the ears on Elemeno. I also felt that the gray would be a good border/join… Continue reading The Elemeno (LMNO) Crochet Blanket
Flamingo Flower Scrap Yarn Afghan
This whole year - 2019 - I have set a goal to USE MY STASH! I know many of us yarn collectors feel the same way. In addition to this goal, I am running an A-Z Challenge over on my Facebook Page - also called The Burgundy Basket - where my Facebook friends are making… Continue reading Flamingo Flower Scrap Yarn Afghan
Scrappy “Bag of Balls”
I have a new way for you to support my FREE PATTERNS!! I know many or most of you love supporting us makers - the truth is that is takes a long time to create a pattern and then write it and then edit it and get it proofed and tested - and then publish… Continue reading Scrappy “Bag of Balls”
Crochet Scrap Busting Afghan: Destash Blanket #1 for 2019
I promised myself that this year- 2019 - I was cleaning out clutter! From everywhere! Including my massive yarn collection. (I also destashed my huge crochet book collection). I feel much lighter already. I really wanted to add a few afghans to my work this year to help accomplish this task. Some of my favorite… Continue reading Crochet Scrap Busting Afghan: Destash Blanket #1 for 2019
Crochet Doll Pattern: Maggie Raggie and her Friends: 2-Hour RAGDOLL
The last day of 2018! I can't believe it! I am so excited for this next year because it is going to be my blog year! I have a Facebook page, an Etsy, a new IG, and a spot in a local artisan store (All the same name - The Burgundy Basket) so I am… Continue reading Crochet Doll Pattern: Maggie Raggie and her Friends: 2-Hour RAGDOLL