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Heather Hamlin

I have been crocheting since I was 8 years old. I have 40 plus years of experience. My blogging journey started in 2013 and I have been writing about crafts and crocheting since then. I started blogging full time in 2019.

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Looking for a way to carry your produce at the farmer’s or handmade gift to make? Any of these lightweight tote market bag crochet patterns would be great to carry fresh fruit and vegetables or your gear for the beach. There are a lot of creative crochet tote bag patterns. With so many yarns, you …

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Looking for a wrap for the Spring weather or handmade gift to make? Any of these shawl crochet patterns would be perfect gift. There are a lot of creative patterns in this collection of crochet shawl patterns. There are lots of different colors you could go with. Great beginner projects are available, as well as, …

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We have been working on bunnies lately. My little girl loves animals and Easter later this month, we are working on an easy printable bunny and a paper plate craft. Most of these bunny crafts for preschoolers will work for toddlers tool.  I thought I would gather some bunny kid crafts for some spring and …

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Looking for some cute Easter gift ideas? Any of them would make a perfect gift for a boy or girl.   There are lots of different chicken crochet patterns to choose from. Read the reviews and get ready to start your next chick crochet project. You will want to get plastic eyes for your crochet …

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Love crocheting? Make one of these pretty bag crochet patterns for carrying all your stuff or a special gift. With different colors of yarn, these handbag crochet patterns would fit anyone’s style. There are different styles of crochet bags, totes, purses, buckets and handbags. There are large and medium sized bags. Many different textures make …

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Looking for a cute baby gift? One of these baby rattle crochet patterns would be a great addition to a baby gift, a unique and special crochet baby toy. There are lots of different crocheted baby rattle patterns to choose from. There are crocheted teething rings too. Read the reviews and get ready to start …

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Looking for a quick and easy baby shower gift? These 13 adorable crochet sandal patterns are perfect! They're all patterns that can be whipped up in a matter of minutes, and they're all sure to please the new mom-to-be. So grab your crochet hook and get started! Crocheted baby booties are great for small amounts …

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Make one of these pretty blanket crochet patterns for wrapping up on the couch or a cozy gift.  With different colors of yarn, these crochet blanket patterns would fit anyone’s style. There are lots of different blanket crochet patterns to choose from. Read the reviews and get ready to start your next afghan crochet project. …

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Looking for a fun and easy handmade gift or craft? Alcohol ink tile coasters are easy to make and a great chance to make a pretty handmade gift. You need just a few supplies most besides the alcohol ink you can pick up at your local grocery or discount store. You can also use sharpie …

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Looking for some cute Easter gift ideas? Any of these Easter crochet patterns would make a perfect gift for a boy or girl. There are lots of different cute crochet Easter patterns to choose from, there are crochet Easter baskets, crochet bunnies, chicks, and more. Read the reviews and get ready to start your next …

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Elephants are so cute.  Who wouldn't love a elephant? A crochet stuffed crochet elephant patterns toy would be an adorable gift sure to be loved by anyone. There are crochet elephant baby rattles, stuffed animals, and a rug pattern available. Try one of these cute crochet elephant designs today. Each elephant crochet pattern has it's …

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Time to add more letters to my letter of the week resources, for preschool classes. I am adding letter C crafts, activities, and recipes. Here is the letter A resources and letter B resources.  I have gathered a list of different letter C activities from crafts, math, letter, recipes, and fine and gross motor skills. …

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Time to add more letters to my letter of the week resources, for preschool classes. This week I am adding Crafts for Letter B. Here is the letter A resources.  I have gathered a list of different letter B activities from crafts, math, letter, recipes, and fine and gross motor skills. The preschool room I …

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Unicorns are so popular Who would love a crocheted unicorn or horse toy? A gift that is cute crochet unicorn pattern or crochet horse pattern would be an adorable gift, sure to be loved by anyone.   There are lots of different stuffed toy horse and unicorn crochet patterns to choose from. Read the reviews …

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Love crocheting? Make one of these cute beginner amigurumi crochet patterns for a great little gift or a cute baby present, for a boy or girl.   There are lots of different amigurumi patterns for beginners to choose from. Read the reviews and get ready to start your next beginner amigurumi stuffed toy crochet project. …

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Love crocheting? Make one of these stylish and practical storage crochet basket patterns to keep your stuff organized. If you are like me, you always need more ways to store and organize your stuff. With these crocheting patterns you can make your baskets to match your taste and décor in all kinds of styles and …

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Love crocheting? Make one of these cute baby lovey crochet patterns, I have gathered for a great baby gift, for a boy or girl. Lots of little ones love their security blankets. There are lots of different baby crochet lovey blanket patterns to choose from. There are adorable crocheted lovey unicorns, bunnies, teddy bears, and …

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We have been making heart crafts and decided to gather Valentine’s Day kid crafts, activities, and recipes for Valentine’s Day fun. There are all different kinds of Valentine's Day kid crafts, cards, recipes, and activities to keep your kids crafting for weeks. Most need just a few supplies, mainly paper. Pair with some Valentine’s Day …

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Looking for some crochet hat patterns for beginners? I have collected some different patterns and tips for hat crochet patterns. There are crochet hat patterns flat and in the round. Try a new easy beginner crochet hat beanie pattern today! Crocheted hats make great gifts for friends and family. Make yourself some in all kinds …

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Love crocheting? Make one of these cute lamb crochet patterns for a great Easter gift or a cute baby present, for a boy or girl.   Several of the cute crochet animal patterns have bobble texture which make an extra cute crocheted lamb toy. There are many variations of crocheted lambs, dolls, large sheep, minis, …

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Make some adorable baby booties for your new little one. Use these baby shoes crochet patterns to make different cute baby booties. Crocheted baby booties would make great baby gifts too. There are lots of different baby shoes crochet patterns available for a girl or boy. These crochet baby booties patterns don't take much yarn and …

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Looking for some beanie crochet patterns? I have collected some crochet hat patterns, from easy to advanced, all in the beanie style. Try a new winter pattern for a crochet beanie today! They make great gifts for friends and family. Make yourself a warm crocheted hat pattern in all kinds of styles and colors. Beginner …

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I though I would gather some Valentine’s Day Card kid crafts for some Valentine’s Day fun. My little girl loves to make things. We will try out lots of these fun and creative crafts, A perfect gift, for Nana and Grammy. There are all different kinds of Valentine's Day card crafts for preschoolers to keep …

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Looking for cozy crochet cowl patterns to make? Any of these cowls would be perfect gift. Keep warm and look great, with any of these cowl crochet patterns. There are a lot of creative crochet scarf patterns. Lots of different colors of yarn you could make one to go with anyone’s taste. Read the reviews …

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Winter headband crochet patterns are quick and easy to make. I love quick patterns and making them. Any of these winter headbands crocheting patterns would be the perfect gift, practical and quick. Most of the winter ear warmer crochet headband patterns have matching scarves or cowls too. Keep warm this winter with an easy ear …

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Since, I am working on heart projects, I thought I would gather some heart kid crafts for some Valentine’s Day fun. They would be great for letter H theme too. There are all different kinds to keep your kids crafting all month. Most of the heart crafts for kids need just a few supplies.  Great …

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Looking to plan some winter activities? Winter is a great time for snowman, penguin, snow, snowflake, and other cold weather activities, from art, science, math and reading. It is easy to add winter to all of your activities all month long. These winter activities are good for preschoolers and kindergarten but can be scaled up …

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Love crocheting? Make one of these cute bunny crochet patterns for a great Easter gift or a cute baby present.   There are lots of different stuffed crochet bunny patterns to choose from. Read the reviews and get ready to start your next rabbit project. Free Easy Bunny Any of these crochet amigurumi bunny patterns …

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The air is cold, and the flakes are falling, a perfect time for some snow activities and winter crafts for preschoolers. My little girl was very excited about playing in the snow. We have already had fun throwing snowballs, as well as, putting snowflake clings on the window. This is a great time for winter …

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Looking for a cozy handmade gift to make? Any of these crochet mittens patterns would be perfect gift. Most of the crocheted mittens patterns have matching hats too. Keep warm this winter. There are a lot of creative mitten patterns. There are lots of different colors you could go with for your next pair of …

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Looking for a cozy handmade gift to make? Any of these scarves or cowls would be perfect gift, practical and custom.  Keep warm this winter with these scarf crochet patterns. There are a lot of creative winter crochet scarf patterns. There are lots of different colors you could go with for your next scarf project. …

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The air is cold, and the flakes are falling, a perfect time for some snow activities. My little girl was very excited about playing in the snow, a great time for snowflake kid crafts. We have already had fun throwing snowballs and putting snowflake clings on the window.  I though I would gather some snowflake …

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Looking for a crochet heart handmade gift to make? Any of these hearts would be perfect gift. Keep warm and look great, with any of these heart crochet patterns. Looking for an exciting and creative way to show someone you love them this Valentine's Day? Consider making a heart crochet pattern! Crocheting is a great way …

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Looking for some winter hat crochet patterns? I have collected some crocheted hat patterns, from easy to advanced, in all kinds of styles. Try a new crochet hat pattern today! Crocheted hats make great gifts for friends and family. Make yourself some hats in all kinds of styles and colors. Crocheted hats can be a …

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The New Year is beginning, and we are looking for some fun winter crafts to make. Penguin crafts for kids are cute and a fun Christmas and winter arts and crafts activity. I though I would gather some penguin crafts for kids some winter fun. There are all different kinds to keep your kids crafting …

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We decorated our Christmas tree this week and I though my little girl would enjoy making a Christmas ornament kid craft. I love to make crafts with paper plates because they are inexpensive and easy to get. They are already in a circle too. I made two different paper plate Christmas ornaments using Kwik Stix. …

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 It already snowed this year. My little girl was very excited about playing in the snow and making a snowman. We have already had fun throwing snow balls. Now is a great time to make some snowman kid crafts. I though I would gather some snowman crafts for kids for some fun winter crafts for …

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Looking for a cozy handmade gift to make? Any of these cute doll crochet patterns be perfect gift.   Are you looking for a fun crochet project that will keep you busy? Why not try making one of these adorable crochet dolls? These crocheting patterns are perfect gifts for little ones, and they are sure …

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Looking for some ideas for creative kid craft kits? There are lots of different craft kits for your kids to enjoy. Craft kits are great, they have everything you need to try a new craft. Have a crafting party. There are lots of fun ideas found on one of favorite places to shop Amazon.com. These craft …

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