Pioneer Woman at Heart

                          I had a request for the pattern instructions for the Christmas project I previously posted about (in the last blog post).  It is free online, and it's from Yarnspirations.  It's actually listed as a dishcloth pattern, but I'm gifting them as hot pads.  They are 100% cotton yarn.  The original pattern for the project, is called "Sailor's Knot Dishcloth Pattern."  It's found on Yarnspirations  online. (image source is from Yarnspirations) The original pattern is all white, but then they posted doing it with Christmas colors. Mod Green is no longer available for the green yarn for this, but they sell other green color options.  The pattern is a free printable pattern. Enjoy! Pattern Source ~ Christmas Crochet (in the previous post) ©  August 2026 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

  Instead of moving an entire basket (again), I decided to just tackle what was in the basket, and store the basket away. One project will be taken apart (beads will be donated to a kiddo), one needed edged together, and the other two needed ends sewn in.  One was from 2017!   A doily I made, and most likely was a porch project, as it is with #10 crochet thread.  Done!!  The doily was no slow project, as it is 11 x 16 inches.  I had a place for it years ago, but now I have no idea just yet.  I can't believe it let this project go so long unfinished. The other unfinished projects?  A single hot pad.  The story behind it?  Why there is only one? The story?  Well, I used to sell what I made.  I had a blog where I used to share and sell items, a social media page (since been deleted), and sold items at the Farmer's Market and Holiday craft shows. My Mom was my biggest fan, supporter, and purchaser.  She found so many peop...

My recent attempts to soak in some porch time, have been short due to 90 degree days here lately.   The bugs are terrible, and I'm guessing from the recent rains we have had.   . . .the second doily for the living room.  I honestly forgot about this project.  It was in my on-the-go bag.  I need to get this finished. . . .current status on the current large blanket.  It's too hot here to work on such a large project. . . .finally finished this (top picture) dishcloth.  Started another one.  Finished that one. I used the leftover yarn to crochet two hand sanitizer holders, and then used the very last of the yarn..... ...to make 4 granny square centers.  I have just a wee bit of yarn left.   How this project started:  I was cleaning up the very last box of craft items in the living room.  I had a crocheted strawberry for a keychain for one daughter.  I went to the utility room (next room to get a complete extre...