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Cro-Shayley Makes Owl Mug Wraps
Are you a coffee lover in need of a mug koozie to bring a smile to your mornings? Well Red Heart has the cutest Owl Mug Wrap pattern..
A Little Snow(man) in July
I admit to loving snowmen. I collect them in all shapes and sizes. I have ceramic snowmen, a yarn ball snowman holding an old wooden spool..
Cro-Shayley Makes a Baseball Hat and Booties
Baseball season is fast approaching and if you're planning to attend any games during the cold winter, I've got the cutest quick and easy hat and bootie set for your baby.
Broomstick Lace Cowl Pattern
This crochet pattern combines the beautiful look of broomstick lace with the unique design of triple treble tall crochet stitches for an infinity scarf that is fun to create..
Cro-Shayley Makes a Reflective Celebration Hat
In one of my previous Cro-Shayley blogs, I mentioned I was on a Red Heart Reflective Yarn kick. Well here's another awesome quick and easy...

Tissue Caddy
Storing extra rolls of toilet tissue can be a problem, particularly in a small guest bath with limited storage. And what i …

2 Ways to Sew Napkins
Dinner is a great time to showcase some fun fabric napkins—they’re so easy, even a beginner can make them. Whether you mak …

Organize with Embroidery Hoops
Keep notes and reminders close at hand with these Hoop Note Holders. Coordinating fabrics secured in Susan Bat …
Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Broomstick Lace Crochet
Broomstick lace is a unique crochet stitch. The design is made by using a crochet hook to pull tall loops of thread up on to a dowel.
Add Trim with Multi-Hole Foot
"Whether it comes with your machine, or you purchase it as an accessory, this little foot creates lots of stitching fun! .."
What Is The Difference Between Balls And Skeins Of Yarn?
Have you ever tried to pull yarn from the center of a pull skein and had trouble? You may have been trying to pull from a ball — and aryton balls..

How to Read a Skein Band
Want to learn about a yarn? Look at the skein band or ball band on it! Keep reading this blog to learn how to read a skein band.