JJCrochet's Blog

Free Crochet Hat Pattern – Girl’s Valentine’s Day Hat

JJCrochet — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:58:16 +0000

I’m in love. With this new hat, that is. One of the women in my Bible Study is due right around Valentine’s Day. She’s having a baby girl and was the inspiration for my latest crochet project. This hat will fit a newborn/ 3 month old baby girl and is right in time for [...]

Men’s Free Crochet Hat Pattern

JJCrochet — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:28:06 +0000

Hi friends! I haven't posted a free crochet hat pattern in a while, so I thought it's high time I share one. I woke up this Saturday morning at 7:40am and got started with my day (translation: reading, French vanilla latte, crocheting). Don't y

Improving my Quality (of) Life

JJCrochet — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:36:40 +0000

I'm not much for New Year's resolutions. If I want to do/ change/ fix/ enhance something, well then I do it. But now that I'm on my own and making money, I decided I wanted to improve

I’m Quoted in Good Housekeeping!

JJCrochet — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:42:01 +0000

I received an unexpected surprise this week: I'm quoted in the February 2012 Edition of Good Housekeeping! Here's my section, in an article entitled, "The Two Friends Every Woman Should Have" by Lise Funderburg. It's on page 93 (click any image

New Year – New Afghan!

JJCrochet — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:08:10 +0000

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday and was able to spend time with family and friends. This was my first Christmas working so it was great to take a few days off, treck back home to PA, and enjoy the holidays with my family. �

JJCrochet’s 6 Year Etsy Anniversary – Get a Free Crochet Pattern. Dec 30th Only!

JJCrochet — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:55:37 +0000

In one hour, it will be December 30th. To some, December 30th is an insignificant day between the bustle of Christmas and the excitement of New Years. But true, die-hard JJCrochet fans have marked that day on their calendars because they know tha

World’s Fastest Crocheter – Jayna Grassel

JJCrochet — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:47:23 +0000

Okay, so I might not *technically* be the fastest crocheter in the world, but I know I'm pretty close. One stitch, to be exact. The actual record holder for world's fastest crocheter is Lisa Gentry who set the official record on June 25, 2005.

Free Knit Cowl Pattern – Chunky

JJCrochet — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:29:39 +0000

My love affair with cowls continue, and that's good news for you. Usually when I'm obsessed with things, I create patterns for those things so I can love them even more. I'm sure you saw my latest post about cowls. Of the bunch, one of my favo

Crochet Cowls – Cyber Monday Sale

JJCrochet — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:01:29 +0000

I went home for Thanksgiving break. It was lovely. Food, family, friends, and photos of cowls ("photos" kinda works in the alliteration sequence, no? Maybe not, ha.) With all the yarn I purchased on Black Friday, I got busy and made some croc

Black Friday JJCrochet Pattern Giveaway

JJCrochet — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:58:08 +0000

If you're on my site now - Friday night (11/25) at 8pm, you're in luck! As part of my participation in Black Friday, I'm going to be giving away a free pattern every hour for the next 4 hours, now through 12pm tonight. To enter, all you have to