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Key Lime Shawl

Say hello to the Key Lime Shawl! Designed to be the perfect spring-y shawl, it features a beautiful crescent design with a simply repeating pattern of fun textures. The crescent shape makes it narrow and long. Advanced beginners will enjoy this pattern that provides a chance to combine stitches to create texture. The Key LimeContinue reading “Key Lime Shawl”

Knitting and Crochet Favorites – Chapter 2

Back when I was a beginner knitter, I wrote my first Knitting and Crochet Favorites post. It’s way past time for a new roundup of my current favorites. Needles and Notions I have several types of needles – wooden, bamboo, metal. Chiao Goo 4” tips are one of my top favorites. I love how sleekContinue reading “Knitting and Crochet Favorites – Chapter 2”

Gridlines Shawl

Meet the Gridlines Shawl! Designed to feature an easy, repeating pattern with some textural details and lines. This asymmetrical shawl is made from a small point to the opposite edge. Advanced beginners will enjoy this pattern that allows for a bit of a challenge and learning new stitches and concepts. The Gridlines Shawl is oneContinue reading “Gridlines Shawl”

Easy Ribbed Throw Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Materials 2-3 skeins of Pound of Love yarn Crochet Hook size G Size Customizable. I made mine 40”x48”. Stiches Ch – chain SC – single crochet HHDC – herringbone half double crochet BLO – back loop only SlSt – slip stitch Pattern Chain to desired length. I chose to make mine about 40 inches wide. Continue reading “Easy Ribbed Throw Blanket Free Crochet Pattern”

15 College Tips and Tricks

Declare your major, but don’t feel tied to it. Your interests very well might change as you learn more! I started out wanting to get prerequisite credits in a medical field but landed on a Spanish major. My degree audit had a “What if” option, so I could see what my degree requirements would beContinue reading “15 College Tips and Tricks”

How to Make a DIY Serum

Ever wanted to make your own skincare? I started making my own skincare products last fall and it has been so much fun! I love the process of finding helpful herbs and oils, of discovering and tweaking recipes. A DIY Serum is a great way to try your hand at making your own skincare –Continue reading “How to Make a DIY Serum”

My Favorites for Knitting and Crocheting – Chapter 1

I’ve been knitting and crocheting for many years. I’m convinced that if you learn to crochet first, then knitting feels extra challenging, and if you learn to knit first, crocheting feels extra challenging. While I can complete somewhat complex crochet patterns, I’m still a beginner knitter for sure! These are some of my favorite productsContinue reading “My Favorites for Knitting and Crocheting – Chapter 1”

It’s me…Ashley

It’s introduction time. I’m Ashley. PNW native with simultaneous dreams for traveling the world but also someday owning a small cottage on a small piece of land. My favorite color is apparently pink – not necessarily by choice, more like just because I happen to gravitate to that color all the time. I’ve studied aContinue reading “It’s me…Ashley”