August 2026

Hydration's Best Friend

Summer is here, which means long days and scorching heat. You don't want to be out and about without water on hand, and these Water Bottle Holders make carrying it easier than ever.

Back when I first launched my Etsy shop, Water Bottle Holders were among my very first offerings. This upgraded design has been tested by yours truly to help ensure long-lasting quality.

Features include:

Sturdy Handle (long and short options available)
Fits most 26 oz bottles (up to 3.5 in diameter)
Sleek Design
Variety of Colors

A Mason Jar's Best Friend

After redesigning my Crochet Bottle Holders, I figured, why not extend the design to something I myself always reach for: Mason Jars. As a tea lover, I always keep a mason jar handy to enjoy my cold brews. However, there have been more than a few times when I've accidentally dropped a jar because of the condensation on the glass. But alas, that's a thing of the past with these Mason Jar Cozies. They feature the same sleek design as my bottle holders while providing a little extra grip and protection.

Features include:

Fits standard 16 oz Mason jars (5 inches tall x 3 inch base)
Snug fit
Available in a variety of colors

A Trip to the Beach

Let's set the scene. You wake up on a scorching summer day and decide, "It'll be a great day to go to the beach." So you pack up your tote bag and spend way too much time fussing with your hair to make sure it's both off your face and still presentable. And by the end of it, your counter is a mess.

Before you head out, you whip up some good old iced tea but don't let it cool enough, which leads to your favorite glass pitcher cracking. It's almost as if it's an omen of how the day will go.Never mind that, though. You hop into the car with your bag in tow, ready for a day of fun in the sun.

About half an hour out or so, you see strawberries for sale and decide to buy some. Unfortunately, right as you pull back onto the road, they go tumbling out of your bag and land everywhere, with some even staining the seats.At this point, you're questioning why you even decided to go to the beach. But nevertheless, you trek on and manage to make it there without anything else going wrong.

After finding a parking spot, you walk out onto the sand, feeling the summer sun beating down on you. Beautiful, but intense. Then, at the end of the day, you pack up, ready to make the trip back home. Just as you pull out of the parking lot, you think, "It's too hot, but at least I still look cute."

Shop the stickers behind the story here.

Charts, Charts, Charts

If you’ve been keeping up, you’ve probably noticed my ongoing Zodiac Sign Chart releases on Pinterest. The collection has continued to grow and now each sign is represented with Leo closing out the series.

Each sign comes with two chart options: one designed to be simple and approachable for beginners, and another that leans more artistic, drawing inspiration from the symbolism of the sign itself.

So find your sign, grab your yarn, and give colorwork crochet a try. You might just discover the same magic that got me hooked.

When Size Does Matter...

In my latest video, I revisit sizing. This time around, my focus is on resizing crochet patterns. It sucks when you find a pattern design you absolutely love but the sizes available either don't fit or don't fit in the way you want. Usually that would be the kiss of death...until now.

I walk through the kinds of sizing in patterns, how sizing is determined, steps for resizing and more. So if that's something you're interested in check out this video.

Patterns/Pins

Patterns & Pinterest posts that spark inspiration

T-Shirt Rugs

Last year I had the bright idea to make my own rug. I loved how it came out but the one issue I had was the flimsiness. Then when I tried to use fabric stiffener, it was too stiff. Fast forward to recently when I came across what could be my solution: T-shirt Rugs.

With this method you use regular yarn in combination with yarn made from old t-shirts. Because the t-shirt yarn is both thicker and stiffer, it provides the necessary support rugs need for long-term durability. Also, this project allows you to give life to shirts that would otherwise be tossed or overlooked.

The only caveat it that this method seems to be limited to round shaped rugs. So give it a try, I definitely will.

Tools & Tips

Simple but effective crafting tools and tricks to work smarter not harder.

Keeping Your Colors in Check

This past month I've been focusing on colorwork crochet projects. Love them or hate them one thing stands: if you're not careful, things can get messy. Where there's a problem, I like to seek out solutions, so that's what I did.

Amid my searching, I came across a simple method for keeping strands in order. All you need is a container or vessel with holes. Plop your colors into the container and feed the yarn ends through the holes. Now, when you have to switch colors and turn your work, each strand will stay in place helping you to avoid tangling.

Just make sure the yarn you're using is center-pull yarn. Otherwise, you'll find yourself having to adjust the yarn constantly.

Project

My own personal "Best of" for projects of the past, present, and future.

Summer's end is near but that won't stop me from shining a light on my latest 'A Trip to The Beach' sticker pack. The vision behind this pack was to capture all the emotions and moments that come with preparing for a day at the beach and turn them into 6 stickers.

It's actually the first pack I went into wanting to really tell a story. Rather than making what I thought people would want to see, I decided to approach it in the most honest way possible. Growing up, as soon as school was out and the temperatures kicked up, we'd head up to Galveston. And honestly, I hated it. Not completely. It was great to spend time with family, but the sand got everywhere, and before we even made it to the beach, it seemed like nothing ever went according to plan.

Even so, I always managed to see the beauty in the chaos, and I think that is the ultimate essence of this pack. So whether you're a lover of all things summer and the beach, or you have a love-hate relationship with it like me, check them out here.