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03/30/2025

Noah asked for a hot pink yoshi egg, so a hot pink yoshi egg was made. Some days, crochet feels like a superpower.

03/25/2025

I've been on a garland making kick lately. They fit so perfectly over Noah's play space that I can't help myself!

Next up is a Spring flower garland with these funky beauties. 🌸🌼 Should I add a third color? I can't decide!

03/22/2025

Oh, hi!

I'm Kelly. 👋 I am a wife and mama, a full-time marketing manager, and someone who finds a lot of joy in art. I love crafting, especially crochet, and also design crochet patterns when an idea hits.

You'll find that I share a lot more than crochet here. I am passionate about many things - particularly women's healthcare (I have stage 4 endometriosis) and ending gun violence (as a proud member of )

I got my first haircut in at least 2 years today and was feeling pretty, so I figured now would be a good time to say hi. 🥰

Shout out to for the great cut and lovely time.

03/12/2025

Now, more than ever, it's important to find joy in the things that light us up. And then share it!

I managed to hang this in the single spot where the light doesn't hit in our apartment 🤦🏻‍♀️ but this garland was such a fun make - I had to share it.

It started with me making some of my Full-of-Heart Shamrocks ☘️, and then Noah requested 4 leaf clovers instead🍀. Needing something to break up the green, I decided on gold coins.

Spending time creating just to create was exactly the break I needed from the world yesterday. It was also a blast to collaborate with my kiddo. ❤️

03/08/2025

Knitting and ignoring the laundry that needs to be put away = self care today

I feel like I always say this, but the past 2 weeks have been nuts! I was gone for most of last week and then got back just in time for Noah to have the stomach flu. Seth now has it and is laid up in bed. I, however, WILL NOT get it (manifesting). 🤞

03/03/2025

When you make an adorable cozy cardigan...

And then look at all the ends you need to weave in.

If you need me, I'll be Netflix and Weaving. 🧶

Pattern testing the Flexi Hexi Longline Cardigan for
Yarn is Big Twist Ombre from (I'm going to miss you! 😭)

02/19/2025

I'd like to interrupt my regularly scheduled programming to tell you a story.

Last week, I refilled my Zoloft prescription. I have been taking Zoloft since I had Noah. I suffered from PPA in the year following his birth, and while that has subsided, I realized it made a big impact in my life. My mood, my ability to manage life, and my ability to see beyond the present when things are really hard. Stay with me here.

I have a collection of meds I take every day to manage endometriosis along with Zoloft for anxiety. I keep them all in a line on my desk so I can take them each morning. After refilling my Zoloft prescription, I forgot to put it in the lineup. I unknowingly stopped taking it for nearly a week.

I don't know how to best describe what happened, to be honest, but it wasn't pretty. The apex moment was sobbing in bed (very unusual for me), convinced that I was ruining Noah's childhood by not being physically able to do as much as I'd like to. Being in pain all day every day is so, so hard. It takes a lot of mental fortitude to make it through, and without my medication, I was crumbling. It felt so incredibly dark and hopeless.

The day after, I realized what had happened and took my meds in full. The sun came out. I was laughing and enjoying Noah's crazy antics, was able to focus during work, and found enjoyment in my hobbies again. Night👏and 👏day👏

All of that to say this - mental health medication is just as important as heart medication. It keeps people alive, and even better, it helps them be well. I am included in that group and will fight anyone who says it isn't necessary.

So come at me if you'd like, but don't come for my meds. I'd like to LIVE.

02/17/2025

When in doubt, get the drill out?

After getting annoyed with switching skeins on every row of the cardigan I'm making, Seth drilled holes in a plastic bin for me so I can easily switch between colors and keep everything in one place. 🙌

I am flying to Atlanta next week - do you think this could count as my "personal item"? 😅

02/07/2025

I'm putting my mental energy into projects to keep myself sane. Will report back if it works. 😬

This one is a pattern test for Eventually, it'll be a cozy cardigan! Each yarn colorway is its own ombre, so it's making some funky combos. I'm running with it, though. 🤷‍♀️

What's keeping you sane(ish)?

12/25/2024

The best part of 2024. ❤️

Merry Christmas to all!

12/03/2024

In my bird watching era.

11/18/2024

Sometimes, you need holiday cheer to come early and stay as long as it pleases.

11/07/2024

We made it to West Michigan and are finally starting to get settled.

Adventures so far have included:
⭐ Putting Noah through the window to unlock his bedroom door after it was locked and closed. 🤦‍♀️
⭐ Getting to know the maintenance team on a deep level because they've been here every day fixing things.
⭐ Many, many trips to the surrounding stores
⭐ Noah starting a new school
⭐ Being able to do laundry in our apartment (!!!)
⭐ Absolute chaos 99% of the time

We all love it here. It is so QUIET! It takes just 4 minutes to get to Noah's school, we are only 10 minutes from my Mom and much closer to the rest of my family.

We still have most of our boxes to unpack thanks to all the snafoos and straight up exhaustion, but I am so glad to be home.

10/23/2024

I love this tree so much. Every year, it has been such a delight to drive and walk past.

Fall is just the absolute best.

10/17/2024

Don't you just love it when kitties curl up like a little fox? 🤩

09/22/2024

Some days you crochet in the bathroom while your kiddo washes his trucks in the bathtub. 🤷‍♀️

*The odd mosaic on the wall is courtesy of maintenance not painting over their spackle after fixing. I bought stick on tiles at Target envisioning making a cute box around it. The boys had other ideas 😂

09/16/2024

🐸🐸🐸 Can you guess how long it took me to frog (unravel) this? I don't even want to think about how long it took to crochet it 😭

I really know how to party after Noah goes to bed 😅

08/26/2024

Noah wanted to do an experiment from his science kit this weekend, so we went on a hunt for white roses and put them in water with food coloring. How cute are they?

We tried to do a tri-color rose, but my stem splitting abilities leave much to be desired.

Thanks for the science kit ! It gets used a lot around here.

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I think I'm going to make a garland of these this year. Noah will love it! 🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️ The Full of Heart Shamrock crochet pattern is super easy and available on both Etsy and Ribblr. Go to @darinmade to find your way there! #CrochetPattern #StPattysDay #Crochet

When you make an adorable cozy cardigan... And then look at all the ends you need to weave in. If you need me, I'll be Netflix and Weaving. 🧶 Pattern testing the Flexi Hexi Longline Cardigan for @melucrochet Yarn is Big Twist Ombre from @joann_stores (I'm going to miss you! 😭) #JoannIsLeaving #MeluCrochet #FlexiHexi #HexagonCardigan #CrochetLife

It might be basic, but Fall is my favorite. Bring on all things cozy! If you're looking for an easy and adorable pumpkin crochet pattern to get the season started, I've got you covered! Available on both Etsy and Ribblr. You'll find the l!nk @darinmade #ribblrit @ribblr_it #Etsyfallcrochetpatterns #pumpkincrochetpattern @etsy

By popular demand, this is now living as a Reel 😂 Ollie kept peeking out from behind the curtain (his favorite sunshine spot) when we were eating breakfast. I can't decide if Ollie's face or Noah's giggle is my favorite.

When it comes to organizing, I know it has to be easy to maintain and replicate if I'm going to keep up with it. This trick has been a game changer. I had a big bag of hair clips from a failed craft experiment (whoops!) and used them to take all of my yarn. I also use bobby pins as stitch markers so I guess I'm just really into hair products 😅 How do you keep your yarn together?

I don't know about you, but I made a LOT of projects this holiday season. It's so easy to get burnt out even when it's something you love. My favorite way to spark my interest again is to pick a fun project to work on that won't take long. Get your crochet mojo (crojo, if you will) back! I've got just the thing for you! Grab some scrubby yarn and make this cute, quick, and easy crochet pattern. ❤️ How do you usually manage burn out? #EasyCrochetPattern #getyourgrooveback #makerburnout

Have I finished the sweater finally?! Wellllll that depends on your definition of finished. 😅 I took one look at all of the ends to weave in and picked up a skein of new yarn instead. Life's too short to spend a Monday night weaving in ends, ya know? Pattern is Cosy Hexi Cardigan by @babycrochetdesigns Yarn is @lionbrandyarn Mandala Bonus Bundle in Chimera #CrochetAdventures #WeavingInEnds #HexagonCardigan #cosyhexicardi #crochetlifehappylife

I am ALL about the little details when it comes to finishing a project. Once I saw these coffee labels from @savlabot , the idea sparked for my new pattern - the Coffee Bean Coaster. I can't wait to release it this week! It's in the testing phase right now and it really is a pleasure to make. Doesn't it look like a bunch of coffee beans? 😍 Keep an eye out for this one - it's perfect for a last minute Christmas gift for that impossible-to-buy-for coffee lover in your life (AKA my husband 😅)

Spread Holiday Cheer with Snowmen! ☃️ Snowwomen? ☃️ Snowfolk? ☃️ Snowpeople? ✨ Whatever you call it, it's going to be someone's favorite gift. The holiday season is all about bringing joy and warmth to our loved ones, and what better way to do that than with handmade gifts? Crocheted snowmen (snowfolk?) are the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy and charm to any holiday decor. 🎁 This would make a great teacher gift as well! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating your own snow person (I can't decide what to call it!) brings a unique personal touch to your gifts. Plus, it's a wonderful opportunity to unwind and relax while you watch your favorite cheesy Hallmark movie. Don't go pretending that you don't. We all get sucked in eventually. 😅 You can find the pattern on Etsy or Ribblr. Tag me when you make it! I love seeing how people personalize a crochet pattern I have written. What are you making for your loved ones this year? Also, please weigh in on the name - which one should it be? 🧐☃️