The Apple Tree Crochet

Crochet Scrubby - Free Pattern Crocheted washcloths are a timeless piece.  I remember my grandmother making washcloths by the dozen. As soon as she would get one made, someone would come along and scoop it up.  I myself, have made many different washcloths and scrubbies and have never been left with one to spare.  I was wandering through the yarn isles at Michaels the other day (always a dangerous idea), when I spotted scrubby yarn.  Love this Scrubby Yarn I stopped dead in my tracks and did a double take. WHAT?! Scrubby yarn! YES PLEASE! I had no idea what I was going to do with the scrubby yarn, but I NEEDED it!  Later that evening, I was trying to decide what kind of scrubby I wanted to make with my new scrubby yarn.  I like using scrubbies for tough to wash dishes and washcloths for the rest. Too bad I couldn't get an all-in-one washcloth and scrubby combo...…..Wait  a minute, I'm the maker, I can make an all-in-one washcl

How to Make this Amazing Knit Shawl I absolutely LOVE making shawls/ neck wraps. I have tried various different patterns of shawls in the past. Some crocheted and some knit, but I have to say this pattern is by far my favorite one to date.  The linear design of this pattern is what attracted me to it. It just looks so simple and stylish. Not to mention the fringe. I mean seriously, who doesn't love fringe. It's such a cute way to give it that little extra something.  Love the linear design and simplicity of this shawl Other shawl patterns that I have tried in the past have either turned out way too big or just a little bit too small to wrap nicely with the perfect draped look to it. This shawl drapes perfectly on me when I wear it and doesn't feel too big or bulky.  Love how it drapes on me when I wear it.  I found this pattern on Pinterest one day when I was in search of the perfect neck wrap. I was looking for somethin

Apple Dishcloth - Free Crochet Pattern Wow! Where has the time gone? Another year of school is almost over. Maybe it is because this year has been jam packed full of exciting changes for us that it seems to have flown by. Since the beginning of September we have; busted our butts on home renovations, sold a house, went on house hunting trips, purchased a new house, moved across Canada, unpacked and started on more home renovations.  I've got to hand it to my kids, the have been really amazing with the whole transition. Moving in the middle of a school year is not an easy thing to do. My (almost 13 year old) daughter was my biggest concern because thirteen is a really difficult age to start over with friends and school. Astonishingly, I just attended an end of year assembly this morning where she received an award for her character...…Gotta' say I'm a pretty proud momma at the moment.  Not only was I blessed with amazing kids, but we have also been blessed wit

Easy 20 minute Mother's Day Gift! Oh and did I mention it is also inexpensive. Time is of the essence in my household. I just recently relocated and have spent the last month moving, unpacking and getting my family settled into their new surroundings. With Mother's Day just around the corner I needed a super quick and easy idea that didn't break the bank. For one gift I made a jute owl basket and filled it with dishcloths and pot scrubbers. I wanted to add a little something more. So I decided to make a jute pot holder with the left over jute twine I had purchased from the local dollar store. Here is what I came up with; Quick and Easy Jute Pot Holder Pattern; Materials you will need are; *crochet hook K (6.5mm) *yarn needle *scissors *jute twine (I found mine at dollarama) You will Need; To start begin with a magic ring; Round 1: Chain 4 ( this counts as a double crochet plus chain 1 -2sts-) *Double crochet 1, then chain 1*

Where'd you get those labels from?  For me, the final touches are just as important as creating the piece or project. For a while after I started selling my crochet and knit pieces, I wanted to find the perfect label. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted other then something that would make the piece look finished and professional. Something that told people that I, The Apple Tree Crochet, made that item. Something that tells people that I take pride in what I create because I put my name on it. So the search to find the perfect label began. Wooden or leather labels came to mind first because that is what I was seeing everywhere on social media and it also seemed to be my only choice for knit or crochet pieces. I spent countless nights mulling over my options but none of them seemed to be exactly what I was looking for.  Eventually, I settled on ordering custom wooden labels. Wooden Custom Labels These labels were very nice, but not really what I was looking

2 Things that once you know you can crochet a hat in ANY size, using ANY stitch with ANY yarn I often have people asking if I can make a hat similar to one that they found online. I am usually quick to say yes without even looking to see if a pattern exists because I have a hard time saying no and because I love a challenge.  This past Halloween I had a local shop owner send me a picture of a Poppy the Troll hat that she had found online and was wanting to add to her shop. For inspiration, I googled a picture of Poppy the Troll, the cartoon character and quickly got to work on creating my own version of the hat. Here is what I came up with;  Crochet Poppy the Troll Hat In my early days of crocheting I often relied heavily on using a pattern, but over the years I have learned 2 important things that once you know you can create your own crochet hat in any size, using any stitch with any yarn. **The following information is based on crocheting a hat from the top down