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Plasti Dip Slipper Soles

Plasti Dip for #crochet slipper soles - new blog post!

For a while I had been wanting to experiment with the non-slip rubber coating called Plasti Dip – I was inspired by a post on All About Ami where Stephanie covered the soles on a pair of toddler booties (so cute!). Years later during a trip to my local hardware store I came across a container of Plasti Dip. It wasn’t the spray kind but that didn’t stop me from grabbing one in black. Didn’t know…

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Waiting for Spring Wrist Warmers

Waiting for Spring Wrist Warmers - new #crochet pattern!

Even though, as I type this, the city is covered in inches of snow with thick flakes continuing to steadily fall I am optimistic that spring is just around the corner. It’s not that this winter has been horrible – it’s actually been a roller coaster of warm days and somewhat cold days, which is actually ideal for using my newest crochet accessories; wrist warmers! I had been wanting a pair of…

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Year of the Sock - Interview with Jennifer

Year of the Sock - Interview with Jennifer Olivarez

If you had asked me at the start of the year if I’d be crocheting socks every month I probably would have scoffed and said, “Are you crazy? With a job, life, and blog projects you think I have time to crochet a pair of socks each month?” The year is close to over and I have 10 pairs of crochet socks (I didn’t start until March) and I never dreamed I’d make this many socks, nevermind all in a…

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Elf Mason Jar Cozy

#crochet Elf Mason Jar Cozy - new FREE pattern!

A reader recently asked how she could alter the Santa mason jar cozy to cover the whole jar. I advised her to simply add more rounds but I was really curious about how that would actually turn out. I decided the best way to test this would be to make another cozy. Because it’s Christmas I chose to make an elf to help Santa out with presents. I did a search for Christmas elves to get an idea of…

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Christmas Spirit #crochet roundup This year, like most years, it felt as though as soon as American Thanksgiving ended the holiday dial switched to Christmas overnight.

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November Socks

November Socks - #yearofthesock #crochet adventure

Well! These socks almost broke me. They were originally meant to be a birthday gift for Jason. He had been wanting a pair of crochet socks, which is only fair seeing as I’ve been making a pair for myself every month for almost a year. I got started – I took Jason’s foot measurements, taking note of the high arches, and then ignored them. Big mistake. Big. Huge. When he tried to put on the socks…

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5 Turkeys You Don't Have To Cook

5 Turkeys You Don’t Have To Cook

It’s been over a month since Canadian Thanksgiving, which means I’m no longer sick of eating turkey, in fact after finding these crochet gems I am craving turkey. I’m very tempted to celebrate Thanksgiving again just to cook a giant bird with all the fixings. If you are celebrating and you don’t feel like cleaning, stuffing, and trussing a turkey carcass why not crochet some turkeys instead!…

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Scrabble Pouch

Do you know someone who is crazy about Scrabble? Wouldn’t it be amazing if they had a unique pouch that showed their love of word games? If you’re eagerly nodding your head then keep scrolling because today I’m sharing a crochet Scrabble pouch pattern. Crochet Scrabble Pouch Pattern Notes: Follow the chart for colour changes. Each square represents one single crochet. If adding a zipper to your…

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Warm Crochet Gifts

Warm #Crochet Gifts for your loved ones

I think the best gifts are warm gifts, especially during fall/winter. You want your loved ones to feel the thought and care you put into their gift and what better way to do this than by literally covering them in warm accessories! The holidays tend to come out of nowhere so I’ve chosen projects that you can finish just in time to give away. Banana Scarf Mittens Beanie Infinity Scarf Some Tips on…

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Crochet Sandwich Coasters Pattern (Basic)

Crochet Sandwich Coasters Pattern (Basic)

Suitable for all skill levels though some crochet knowledge and experience is needed such as: ch – chain sc – single crochet sl st – slip stitch hdc – half double crochet inc – increase dec – decrease Working in the round Working in rows Please note this is a PDF pattern – not the finished product. Refunds will not be given if purchased by mistake as it is clearly pointed out. If you would like…

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Crochet Sandwich Coasters

So apparently back in the day there was a nobleman, the Earl of Sandwich, who liked to gamble all day and all night long. Of course he’d have to eat and one day, so engrossed in a game that he couldn’t leave the table, he got his assistant to put a chunk of meat between two slices of bread. The Earl’s gambling mates all thought it was a genius idea and they started ordering “the same as…

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October Socks

October socks inspired by Wizard of Oz #crochet #halloween

So we all know how much I struggled with the September socks, right? These socks…let’s just say I’m beyond surprised and amazed I finished them not only on time, but a week early! The pattern was actually easy, in theory. In practice it required so much more patience than I anticipated. Who knew that having to switch colours and not being able to carry the yarn was going to be so challenging? I…

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Crochet Mini Pumpkin

#Crochet Mini Pumpkin - Cutest #fall decor!

Suddenly the air is crisp, the leaves are turning orange, and PSLs (Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Lattes) are in bloom. It’s that period between Thanksgiving and Halloween when Canadians get outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and at Pops de Milk HQ we are not immune to this. In fact, we’ve decided October is our favourite month of the year! In last week’s post I shared a pattern for mini pumpkin…

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South Park Pumpkin Hats

South Park Pumpkin Hats revisited. Free #crochet pattern #ontheblog

So, I heard a new South Park game is coming out soon and naturally my thoughts went to the pumpkin hats I made four years ago. But when I went to look for them I couldn’t find them! How horrible! But no need to fret because it gave me a reason to revisit the pattern and actually write it down this time. See, things do happen for a reason. So for anyone who wanted a pattern of the South Park hats,…

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Crochet March Socks

#Crochet March Socks - finally done! Link to free pattern included in post.

The first time I attempted to crochet socks I got lost, first in the toe and then the heel. The pattern was a basic single crochet stitch all the way through and yet the first sock turned out so loose and baggy around the ankle and it just looked and felt like something I would never wear. I didn’t even attempt the second sock and put both the first sock and the rest of the yarn away. My first…

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The Big Acorn Race

The Big Acorn Race by @SquirrelPicnic - #crochet book awesomness!

Last year, my dear friend Jennifer from Squirrel Picnic asked me if I would test a pattern for a crochet book she was working on. I was so excited to hear that she was working on a book and I happily agreed! The Big Acorn Race by crochet artist and writer Jennifer Olivarez is a whimsical storybook and crochet pattern book in one! Jennifer’s patterns are super clear and easy to follow. I tested…

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WIP Wednesday

WIP Wednesday - #crochet lace continues, socks, and plans for an amigurumi CAL!

Hey hey hey! It’s another Work in Progress update! Last week I got some really great things in the mail. One item was the latest Zoomigurumi crochet pattern book, which I can’t wait to dive into. The other package was yarn, lovely, delicious yarn! This was very needed yarn because without a certain colour I couldn’t start on Eeyore. I have so far typed up the pattern and now that I have all the…

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