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Crochet Mary Infinity Scarf

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Anita

Hi friends,

October is breast cancer awareness month. I created the Crochet Mary Infinity Scarf in memory of my sweet friend Mary who lost her brave battle against breast cancer just a couple of months ago. 💕

Mary was beautiful inside and out, kind, loving, talented, funny, and trusted in Jesus. She is loved and missed by so many.💕

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This is an easy 2 row repeat pattern using simple stitches. The scarf has a beautiful texture with an almost lacy edge without adding a border.

I stitched up my scarf using Yarn Bee Pearlspun yarn in Soft Pink with a J/6mm crochet hook.

You can find the pattern below along with links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without – if you’d like to easily print it.

Crochet Mary Infinity Scarf

Worsted Weight (4) yarn – I used Yarn Bee Pearlspun in Soft Pink. (This is a lighter 4 weight yarn, but any 4 weight will work.)

I used approximately 11 ounces or 500 yards to crochet my scarf – just a little over 3 skeins of the Yarn Bee Pearlspun yarn.

J/6mm crochet hook

Stitches used in US terms:

Chain – ch

Single Crochet – sc

Double Crochet – dc

Slip Stitch – ss

Special Stitch: Cluster Stitch – cs (yo, insert hook in stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook) 3 times. yo and pull through remaining 4 loops on the hook.

Chain 30

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook. (Skipped ch does not count as a stitch) sc in next ch. *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch* Repeat from * to * until last 3 ch. ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in last 2 ch. Turn.

Row 2: ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch). skip first 2 stitches, cs in ch space. *ch 1, skip sc, cs in ch space* Repeat from * to * until last 2 stitches. ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in last stitch. Turn. (13 clusters)

Row 3: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). sc in first stitch, sc in ch space before first cluster. *ch 1, sc in next ch space between clusters* Repeat from * to * across, working last sc in 4th ch of ch 4, sc in 3rd ch of ch 4. Turn. (16 sc and 13 ch)

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until scarf measures about 60 inches ending with Row 3.

Fold scarf in half and ss ends together.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finished scarf measures about 7.5 inches wide by 60 inches long before joining.

This scarf will wrap twice. If you’d like it to be more like a cowl, crochet rows until it measures about 30 inches long and slip stitch ends together.

To adjust the width of the scarf, make your beginning chain in multiples of 2 plus 2.

Here are the links to the free PDFs…

Crochet Mary Infinity Scarf pattern with photos

Crochet Mary Infinity Scarf pattern without photos

I chose to stitch up the Crochet Mary Infinity Scarf in pink for breast cancer awareness month, but of course you can make it in any color.

Most of us have been touched by breast cancer in one way or another. We either have or had it ourselves, someone we love is fighting it right now, someone we love has won the fight against it, or we’ve lost someone we love to it.

Ladies, get your mammogram! Early detection is key to treatment and there are new treatment discoveries every day. Keep fighting!💕

Anita

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Just A Little Boo – Handmade Card

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Anita

Hi friends,

How cute is this little ghost relaxing a bit before heading out to Trick or Treat for some yummy candy?!?! 👻

He’s from the Ghosting in the Sunshine from Unity Stamp Company. I stamped him with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored him with Copic markers.

Using these Scallops & Squares Nesting Dies, I die cut around the image. I added light blue ink to the piece using a blender brush. Then I stamped the “boo” sentiment onto the piece. This is a really old stamp that is no longer available, but you can use one of the sentiments in the stamp set or any of your favorite Halloween sentiments in your collection.

To make the card, I die cut purple card stock with these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies and attached it to a white card. I embossed a strip of orange card stock with a diamond dot embossing folder and attached it to the card. The stamped piece is then attached over the top.

Just a Little Boo to get ready for Halloween! 👻

Anita

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Fall Treat Bags

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Anita

Hi friends,

It’s so fun to make up little Fall Treat Bags. They are perfect for Halloween, Fall parties, classroom treats, or favors for place settings on your Thanksgiving table. 🧡🎃🦃

I made simple tags for my treat bags using a couple of stamps I’ve had in my collection forever. Both are no longer available, but you can use any of your favorite Fall images and sentiments.

I stamped my pumpkin with orange ink on white card stock and punched around it with a 2.5 inch circle punch. I stamped the sentiment on the pumpkin with dark brown ink. I layered the stamped piece to a 3 inch scalloped circle punched from orange card stock. I used my Crop-a-Dile to punch a hole at the top of the tag.

I added candy to cellophane treat bags and tied the tag onto the bag using orange/white bakers twine.

Just FYI, if you have a Costco membership, it’s a great place to get a huge 90-92 ounce bag of fun size chocolate candy bars or funhouse treats (Twiizzlers, Air Heads, Nerds, etc.) for around $25. 😋

Anita

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Crochet Pumpkin Dish Scrubby

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Anita

Hi friends,

This little Crochet Pumpkin Dish Scrubby is really quick and easy to make! It will make doing the dishes a little less boring this Fall. 😉 🧡

I stitched up my Pumpkin Dish Scrubby using Scrub-Ology Scrub It! yarn in Orange and Green with an I/5.5mm crochet hook. You can find the pattern below along with links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without – if you’d like to easily print it.

Crochet Pumpkin Dish Scrubby

Scrub-Ology Scrub It! yarn in Orange and Green

I/5.5mm crochet hook

Stitches used in US terms:

Magic Circle

Chain – ch

Single Crochet – sc

Half Double Crochet – hdc

Slip Stitch – ss

Note: chain at the beginning of rounds and rows does not count as a stitch.

Make a magic circle with Orange yarn, ch 1.

Round 1: work 6 hdc into magic circle. Join with ss to first hdc. Pull circle closed. (6 stitches)

Round 2: ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (12 stitches)

Round 3: ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss, hdc in next stitch. *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss to first hdc. (18 stitches)

Round 4: ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss, hdc in next stitch. *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 5: ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss. hdc in next stitch. *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * 5 times. ss in next 2 stitches. hdc in next stitch. *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * 5 times. Join with ss to first hdc. (39 stitches)

Fasten off Orange yarn.

Join Green yarn with ss to the 38th stitch of Round 5 to make the stem.

Row 1: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and next 3 stitches. Turn. (4 stitches)

Row 2: ch 1. sc in each stitch across. Turn. (4 stitches)

Row 3: ch 1. sc decrease, sc in last 2 stitches. (3 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finished Pumpkin Dish Scrubby measures about 4.5 inches across.

Here are the links to the free PDFs…

Crochet Pumpkin Dish Scrubby pattern with photos

Crochet Pumpkin Dish Scrubby pattern without photos

I’ve also included a link to a free PDF for a tag you can use for gift giving. Simply print the PDF on white card stock and cut the tag into any shape you like – I used these Scallops & Arches Nesting Dies for my tag. Then I punched a small hole in the tag and tied it to the scrubby using natural twine.

Handmade Crochet Pumpkin Scrubby Tag

This Pumpkin Dish Scrubby along with my Crochet Candy Corn Dish Scrubby would make a cute Fall hostess gift. 🍁🍂

Anita

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Sending Ghost Hugs – Handmade Card

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Anita

Hi friends,

This little ghost is so cute – and not scary at all! 🧡 She’s sending ghost hugs for sweet Halloween wishes.

She’s from the stamp set called Petal Boo from Unity Stamp Company. I stamped her with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on white card stock and colored her with Copic markers.

I die cut around the image using these Scallops & Arches Nesting Dies, and applied dark gray ink to the edges using a blender brush. I layered the image to orange patterned paper die cut with these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies. I attached a piece of pumpkin patterned paper, die cut with the same set, to a white card and attached the stamped image towards the bottom right corner. I stamped the sentiment with black ink on white card stock and die cut around it with the same Deckle die set. I added dark gray ink to the edges of the sentiment piece with a blender brush and attached it to the card using foam tape.

This is a simple card that comes together in just a few minutes with very little coloring. I love how she turned out! 🧡

Anita

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Fall Stretch Bracelets

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Anita

Hi friends,

Making stretch bracelets is super easy! I’ve made a bunch of them for gifts and for myself. 😊

The possibilities for colors and shapes of beads are truly endless! You can make the bracelets in one color or several colors, one size bead or mix and match shapes and sizes. Just use your imagination and make something beautiful.

I found these Fall color beads at Hobby Lobby and they were 40% off – always buy when they are on sale. 😉 I added a package of silver spacer beads to add some texture and variety. You’ll need some Stretch Magic Elastic Cord to make your bracelets. I also have this Bead Board for Jewelry Making. It’s totally optional, but it does make it easier for laying out your beads and getting the size bracelet you want.

First cut a piece of elastic cord about 12 inches long – I find this is a good length for me to work with, but you can probably go down an inch or two if you want to. Give the elastic cord a good stretch. This will keep your finished bracelet from stretching out too much when wearing and leaving space between your beads – you don’t want that! 😳

I tie a loose knot at one end to keep the beads from slipping off and then string my beads in my desired pattern and length (this is where my jewelry board comes in handy). When finished, tie the ends together with a surgeon’s knot and add a tiny drop of E6000 clear adhesive to the knot to secure it.

That’s it! Now you have a beautiful custom made bracelet (or 4 😉) to go with your favorite outfit or to give as a gift.

Anita

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Crochet Snowball Bottle Gift Bag

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Anita

Hi friends,

Are you giving wine or sparkling cider for Christmas gifts this year? Dress it up with this Crochet Snowball Bottle Gift Bag! ❄️

I stitched up my bottle bag using I Love This Yarn in White with a J/6mm crochet hook. I love how the bobble stitches pop out and look like little snowballs. 🙂

You can find the pattern below along with links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without – if you’d like to print it.

Crochet Snowball Bottle Bag

Worsted Weight Yarn in White (about 2.5 ounces) – I used I Love This Yarn in White

J/6mm hook

Stitches used – US terms:

Magic ring

Chain – ch

Slip Stitch – ss

Single crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Back loop only – blo

Bobble Stitch – Bobble

Special stitch: Bobble Stitch – Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, and pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through two loops. Repeat 4 times – there will be 6 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. Sc in next stitch to complete the Bobble stitch.

Note 1: Be sure to push bobbles so they pop out on the outside of the bottle bag.

Note 2: If you need the bottle bag to have a slightly larger diameter, work round 1 or 2 (or both) in dc instead of hdc.

Note 3: Chains at the beginning of each round do not count as a stitch.

Make magic ring, chain one.

Round 1: work 9 hdc in ring. Join with ss to first hdc. Pull ring closed. (9 stitches)

Round 2: ch 1. 2 hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (18 stitches)

Round 3: ch 2. 2 dc in same stitch as ss. *dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * around to last stitch. dc in last stitch. Join with ss to first dc. (27 stitches)

Round 4: ch 1. Working in blo, sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (27 stitches)

Rounds 5-6: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 7: ch 1. Work bobble in same stitch as ss. *sc in next stitch, work bobble in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to last stitch. sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first bobble stitch. (9 Bobbles)

Rounds 8-10: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 11: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss. *Work bobble in next stitch, sc in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around until last 2 stitches. Work one more bobble. Join with ss to first sc. (9 Bobbles)

Rounds 12-14: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 15: ch 1. Work bobble in same stitch as ss. *sc in next stitch, work bobble in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to last stitch, sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first bobble stitch. (9 Bobbles)

Rounds 16-18: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 19: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss. *Work bobble in next stitch, sc in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around until last 2 stitches. Work one more bobble. Join with ss to first sc. (9 Bobbles)

Rounds 20-22: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 23: ch 1. Work bobble in same stitch as ss. *sc in next stitch, work bobble in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to last stitch, sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first bobble stitch. (9 Bobbles)

Rounds 24-26: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 27: ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (54 stitches)

Round 28: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (54 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

For drawstring, chain 70 and fasten off. Weave in and out between stitches of Row 25.

Finished Snowball Bottle Bag measures about 10.5 inches tall and 3 inches across the bottom.

Here are the links to the free PDFs…

Crochet Snowball Bottle Bag pattern with photos

Crochet Snowball Bottle Bag pattern without photos

I think this Crochet Snowball Bottle Gift Bag would also be great in lots of other colors, too! Since it only uses about 2.5 ounces of yarn, it’s great for using up yarn leftover from other projects. 🙂

Anita

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Halloween Kitty – Handmade Card

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Anita

Hi friends,

How cute is this little Fall ghost Kitty? She’s part of the Purranormal Activities stamp set from Unity Stamp Company and she makes a fun Halloween card. 🎃

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on white card stock and colored her with Copic markers.

Using these Scallops & Circles Nesting Dies, I die cut around the image. I applied black ink around the edge of the circle using a blender brush.

To make the card, I matched up 2 pieces of patterned paper, die cut it with these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies, and attached it to a white card. The stamped image is attached to the card with foam tape.

The sentiment is stamped with black ink on white card stock, die cut with these Scallops & Banners Nesting Dies, and layered it to turquoise card stock cut with the same die set. I trimmed off the end of the banner and attached it to the card.

She’s having the best time in the Fall leaves – wonder how many candy treats she’ll get?🎃

Anita

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Yummy Chocolate Chip Rice Crispy Treats

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Anita

Hi friends,

Rice Crispy Treats are such a classic sweet snack. I found this simple recipe at Caramel & Cashews that adds a little more to this tasty treat with mini chocolate chips. What could be better? 😋

You only need 5 ingredients and a few minutes to whip up these yummy Chocolate Chip Rice Crispy Treats. And you can make them gluten free by using gluten free cereal – just FYI, Kroger Crispy Rice is NOT gluten free – be sure to check your brand of crispy rice if you need it to be gluten free. Here’s the full recipe.

I made up 2 batches of these tasty treats to take to our youth group and was surprised they didn’t eat them all! 😉 So I wrapped the extra in parchment paper and aluminum foil and put them in the freezer. They froze really well and thawed out quickly. The youth group finished them off the next week. 🙂

My chocolate chips melted a little more than the picture in the recipe shows, but they were still so good! I had someone mention that they were the best Rice Crispy Treats they ever had. 🙂

Try this simple recipe for Chocolate Chip Rice Crispy Treats for a fun after school treat for the kids – I don’t think they will be disappointed!

Anita

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Crochet Candy Corn Dish Scrubby

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Anita

Hi friends,

This fun little Crochet Candy Corn Dish Scrubby is super cute, easy to make, and perfect for Fall. 🍁🍂

I stitched up my scrubby using Yarn Bee Scrub-ology Scrub It! yarn in Lemon, Orange, and White with an I/5mm crochet hook. My quick and easy pattern is below along with links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without.

Crochet Candy Corn Dish Scrubby

Yarn Bee Scrub-Ology Scrub It! Yarn in Lemon, Orange, and White

I/5.5mm hook

Stitches used (US terms):

Chain – ch

Single crochet – sc

Single crochet decrease – sc dec

Ch 17 with Lemon

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (16 stitches)

Row 2: ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 12 stitches. Sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (14 stitches)

Row 3: ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (14 stitches)

Row 4: ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 10 stitches. Sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (12 stitches)

Change to Orange at the end of row.

Row 5: ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (12 stitches)

Row 6: ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 8 stitches. Sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (10 stitches)

Row 7: ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (10 stitches)

Row 8: ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 6 stitches. Sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (8 stitches)

Row 9: ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (8 stitches)

Row 10: ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 4 stitches. Sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (6 stitches)

Row 11: ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (6 stitches)

Change to White at the end of row.

Row 12: ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 2 stitches. Sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (4 stitches)

Row 13: ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (4 stitches)

Row 14: ch 1. Work 2 sc dec. Turn. (2 stitches)

Row 15: ch 1. Work 1 sc dec.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finished scrubby measures about 5.5 inches across the bottom and 5.25 inches from top to bottom.

Here are the links to the free PDFs…

Crochet Candy Corn Dish Scrubby pattern with photos

Crochet Candy Corn Dish Scrubby pattern without photos

I was able to stitch up 13 scrubbies using just 1 skein of each color of yarn. So it’s very economical for gifting a little bit of Fall fun. They make great little hostess gifts!🎁

Here’s a link to a free PDF for a simple tag for gifting your scrubby…

Handmade Crochet Candy Corn Scrubby Tag

Simply print the PDF on white card stock and cut the tag into any shape you like – I used these Scallops & Arches Nesting Dies for my tag. Then I punched a small hole in the tag and tied it to the scrubby using natural twine.

I hope you enjoy this quick and easy pattern. 🍁🍂

Anita