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Cherry Walnut Sourdough Loaf

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Cherry and Walnut Sourdough Loaf

I’ve jumped on the sourdough bandwagon. This week I wanted to add some additional flavor to my loaf.  I tripped across a recipe that added dried cranberry and walnuts as a mix-in.  This looked delicious so I started the process.  Gathering ingredients, I noticed I was without cranberries but had a large container or beautiful dried cherries.  So it goes, I  switched out the cranberries for the cherries, but everything else has stayed the same.

You can find the recipe here. 

This baked up beautifully with a crispy exterior and soft chewy interior.  The addition of cherries and walnuts is delightful!

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Striped Bucket Hat

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Striped Bucket Hat

I’m completely thrilled to welcome the warmer weather and sunshine – spring and summer are officially bucket hat seasons! This hat cost me less than a dollar to crochet thanks to a lucky Goodwill find last year: several full skeins of 24/7 Cotton yarn in a variety of colors for $1.00 per skien. I used a free Yarnspirations pattern and whipped this one up in just over an hour.  This hat fits a 21–22” head circumference and was such a quick, satisfying project that I’ll definitely be making again (and again). I hope you give it a try too!

Find the pattern here.

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Easy Crocheted Sweater

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Crochet Topdown Seamless Sweater

I’ve only been crocheting for a short time, but I’ve recently started making wearable pieces for myself and my family. This seamless beginner sweater was such a joy to work on. I even brought the project along on our winter vacation and spent sunny Florida afternoons crocheting outdoors. The tutorial I followed is linked here.

Begin crocheting at the neckline ribbing
Complete crochet at sleeve ribbing

Happy crocheting!🧶

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Bookish Sunday

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Book Rest and Crochet Bookmark

The Midwest has been piling up snow these past few weeks, and now the temperatures are set to take a sharp dive. But no worries—I’ve spent the day doing some of my favorite cozy activities: making book sleeves, and crocheting. It’s always nice to slow down and enjoy the things you love.

Reading is one of my absolute favorite pastimes, and these book sleeves are both cute and practical—they keep my books safe while I’m on the go. Lately, I’ve also been seeing that popular book rest and mug holder everywhere online. I asked my husband to create his own version, and I couldn’t be happier with his design!

Handmade Book Sleeves
Handmade Book Sleeve
Handmade Book Sleeve

Book Rest and Bookmark
Coordinate Your Scrap Fabric

Teabag Crochet Tutorial Teabag Crochet Tutorial

Book Sleeve Tutorial Book Sleeve Tutorial

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Easy Ribbed Hats

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I’m not a very experienced crocheter but I’ve started to dip my toe in the wearable’s pool. I’ve always made blankets and dish towels with an occasional poncho, but I’ve not really made anything a bit more structured to wear. I recently made myself a granny square sweater and I thought I might try my hand at using single skeins to make winter hats. I followed a tutorial by Elise Crochets. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yInVAx8gE

It’s easy to follow and uses a slip stitch method to taper the top of the hat making a more fitted look. I purchased some inexpensive 5” pom poms for an updated look. If you’re a beginner and have single balls of yarn on hand – This one-skein beginner beanie is a winner!

Self-striping bulky yarn 🧶