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I'm excited to share with you my new website: Crochet Nature.

And my new Etsy Shop: Crochet Nature Patterns.

I will be leaving Sunny Stitching and beginning a new adventure with Crochet Nature. There, I will be exploring Eco-friendly crochet and sharing my crochet patterns. I've moved my free patterns there and will continue building my library of free and for sale crochet patterns.  I invite you to take a look at Crochet Nature and follow along!

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Click here for Crochet Nature Patterns for Sale

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Organic Heart Waschloth: Free Crochet Pattern

**Click here to access the Organic Heart Washcloth Free Crochet Pattern**

My Organic Heart Washcloth crochet pattern is now ready for you...just in time for Valentine's Day!

There is just enough time to crochet a couple of last minute gifts and these are simple enough that you can do just that. 

Thank you so much to my fabulous pattern testers: Kay, Charissa, and Tracy!

**Click here to access the Organic Heart Washcloth Free Crochet Pattern**

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I'm linking up to these fabulous parties!

Organic Heart Washcloth: Crochet Pattern Testers Needed

Update: No more testers needed. :)

Last Valentine's Day, I made some washcloths similar to these for my two kids. I have now written a new pattern for these organic cotton washcloths so that others can enjoy them, too! 

If you would like to be one of my fabulous pattern testers, please leave a comment below to let me know. Make sure that I can respond to your comment by checking that you are not a no-reply commenter.

Pattern FYI:

Yarn: Nature's Choice Organic Cotton

Crochet Hook: USJ-10 (6.00mm)

Level: Beginner (I love testers of any level!)

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Valentine's Day Coffee Cup Sleeves

Coffee Cup Sleeves are always a quick, easy, and fun project to make, so I decided to crochet some for Valentine's Day!

These coffee cup sleeves are made from recycled denim yarn, which makes them extra good for the environment. You can use them again and again without having to waste the cardboard sleeves that most coffee shops use.

To make this recycled yarn, the denim fabric is broken down and then the fibers are re-spun into yarn! Cool, right?

We've got these Heart Cup Sleeves available in our Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings. They would make perfect Valentine's Day gifts for just about anyone: teachers, friends, family, co-workers, or a secret crush!

Click here to get your own Valentine Coffee Cup Sleeve!

Blessed

I've been so blessed...(and as a result a little stressed)...but so thankful to have had so many sales during the last month! Here's a peek at a few of my most popular items...

Mint Green Fingerless Mittens

Christmas Wine Bottle Toppers

Infinity Scarf Crochet Pattern

Baby Elf Hat

If you'd like to see more of what is still available, click here to visit my shop: Sunshine Makings

Remember to use coupon code: SSBLOG for a 10% discount.

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Black Friday Sale - Cyber Monday Sale

BLACK FRIDAY - CYBER MONDAY SALE

15% off everything in our shop and prices are already marked down for easy shopping! 

No coupon codes necessary!

Visit Sunshine Makings to get your bargains!

Baby Hat Free Crochet Pattern

**Click here to access the Free Baby Hat Crochet Pattern**

I am excited to share another free pattern! It's been long enough, right? It's a free crochet pattern for a baby hat. The crocheted baby hat pattern is a basic and easy design. It is for a 3-6 month old baby. What's great about it is that it can be embellished in so many ways...add a flower, butterfly, initials, owl eyes, or bear ears like I'm planning on adding to this one! 

The free baby hat crochet pattern will work up very quickly for experienced crocheters. It is also a perfect pattern for beginners who might want to crochet more than a square or rectangle and venture on to crocheting in rounds. If you make one, I'd love to know it...and see pictures! :)

**Click here to access the Free Baby Hat Crochet Pattern**

Enjoy!

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I'm linking up to these fabulous parties!

Mint Green & Grey Fingerless Gloves

Today, I am happy to show two different styles of crocheted fingerless gloves - one that I made and one from my mom.

These mint green fingerless gloves are made from acrylic/wool blend yarn and are long enough to cover most of your fingers.

I love the color because it's nice to see a bright color during the 100 days of darkness, which is our name for the shorter winter days.

 These cute grey fingerless mittens aren't as bright, but you can't go wrong with grey.

These fingerless mittens are an easy pair to wear and look adorable on anyone. I mean this when I say it because I saw more than a few ladies try them on at two craft fairs I sold at recently (more to come on that). They were my biggest seller!

You can find both of these styles and colors in our Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings.

Remember to use coupon code: SSBLOG for a 10% discount.

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Trying to Reach 100

I just noticed that I'm almost to 100 fans on my facebook page!! 

Since it is so close and I'd really like to see that nice looking number on my page, I'm going to offer a surprise to my 100th fan! :) Will it be you??

If you want to like my facebook page, click here!


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Organic Cotton Cowl

Here is a new creation crocheted from one of my favorite yarns by Lion Brand - Nature's Choice Organic Cotton. It is a super soft Organic Cotton Cowl. I can't claim credit for this gorgeous cowl, though, because it was made by my mom (jerryandkay).

I've use the same organic cotton for a variety of crochet projects, including a mug cozy (free pattern here), coffee cup sleeve, and baby blanket for my sister who's little boy is just one week old. :) 

My favorites are the baby blanket and cowl.

If you want a cowl of your own, you can find them in our Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings. They can be made in three colors: blue, pink, or green.

Remember to use coupon code: SSBLOG for a 10% discount.

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Etsy Treasury: Gifts Under $15

Gifts Under $15 by SunshineMakings

I made this treasury for the Homespun Society Holiday Blitz. If you are looking for more handmade gifts at great prices, I'd love for you to visit my shop, Sunshine Makings, and please use the coupon code SSBLOG to receive a 10% discount on any purchase.

Vintage White Beaded Necklac... CocoAndBear $10	Lavender Sachet, Teal Sachet... PillowsEtceter... $14	Cream & Beige Fleck Aran Arm... LittleButtonsA... $15	Chunky Natural Wood Beaded M... theglassbird $15
Gift For Her Under 15 - Hand... karmaistanbul $15	Chain dangle earrings, bohem... AJBcreations $12	Reusable Coffee Sleeve Coff... handjstarcreat... $6.5	Vintage Scarf Colorful trian... superqueeniere... $15
Handmade Soap, soap gift set... TheLittleRagam... $10.5	SALE: Vintage Tan Leather Cr... whimsicalyouth $9	Gray and White Circles Fabri... CreatingWithSt... $6.49	Kitchen Decor Vintage Hankie... GreenbriarCrea... $9.95
Set of Ombre Coasters and T... Karakoncolos $15	Homemade Caramels - Salted C... SadiSweetShop $9.25	Sea Anemone Crochet Vessel,... beadedwire $12	Turquoise bird pewter chain ... TheRottenRoost... $14

Simple Cowl Crochet Pattern

About a week ago, I showed my Wednesday WIP and today it is finished. I now have a pattern for a crocheted cowl written and available to you! It is a great cowl pattern for beginners and will make a quick crochet project for experienced crocheters. 

You can find the cowl crochet pattern and finished crochet cowls (for those of you that want one, but don't want to make one) in my Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings, along with a few other new additions.

Some quick details:

The simple crochet cowl is made with chunky/bulky yarn.

It is easy enough for beginners and will work up very quickly for experienced crocheters.

I hope you like it and would love to hear any feedback from you if you decide to make one.

If you prefer patterns that are free, click here to find some in my collection of free patterns.

If you do decide to visit Sunshine Makings and purchase anything, please use this coupon code to receive a 10% discount: SSBLOG

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