Joyce's Sew Crafty

01/06/2025

Happy New Year 2025

01/06/2025

Working on an actual crochet afghan rather than all the hand knit afghans I had been working on

12/21/2024

Angel Ornaments

12/21/2024

12/21/2024

Chunky Chenille blankets

11/15/2024

12/29/2022

I don't make the rules. 😅

02/27/2022

I think I just may do this tomorrow, because at least if I'm crocheting I will be pouring my thoughts and prayers and meditation into the universe while thinking of the people of Ukraine and everytime I use this washcloth I will be hoping and praying for their strength and perseverance in this senseless cold hearted war

Like many of you, I am sure, my heart is hurting. I can not stop thinking about the people of Ukraine. As I sit here, half a world away in Kansas, I find myself unable to wrap my head around what it must be like to be on the ground there. I try to imagine being unsure of where to go, working frantically to figure out how to keep myself and my boys safe. I try to imagine what it must feel like to flee your home, leaving behind husbands, brothers, fathers, and sons, not knowing what the future holds for any of you. I try to imagine, but I simply can't wrap my head around it.

In times like these, when I struggle to find words and I feel insignificant and unable to help, I crochet. I meditate, I pray, and I pour a bit of myself into each and every loop I make, with each and every stitch. That is exactly what I did this afternoon. I went to my yarn wall where I chose the best shade of yellow and the best shade of blue in my available cotton yarns, and I crocheted.

Yes, in the end this is just a washcloth. But it is also 480 prayers (stitches) that I am sending out into the universe. Every time I use this washcloth, every time I see it in my stack with all of the other washcloths I have crocheted over the years, I will think of the people of Ukraine.

I used the "Easiest Crochet Washcloth" pattern and did 8 rows of each color. If you, too, are finding yourself at a loss, feel free to join me: https://hearthookhome.com/easiest-crochet-washcloth-free-pattern/

01/30/2021

12/30/2020

After doing some research and also buying some yarn, I've decided to give these jumbo chenille yarn chunky knit blankets a shot, they are super easy to make and extra soft, they easily go, depending on size anywhere from $75 to $150. The cost of the yarn is anywhere from $6 to $10 per skein. They are quite popular blankets to have and I'd like to start making and selling them. If any of ya'll are interested and would like me to make you one I'll start at $80 plus shipping for a decent sized throw blanket, after I make one I'll post dimensions and photos and just sorta take it from there based on interest. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks ya'll. Below are some photos from research I've done.

10/19/2020

I forgot to post all the cute gifts I made for my sweet nephew's Clarence and Wyatt 💙🤎💚

09/24/2020

Grayson's giraffe