Gustafer's Lemon Dress & Bonnet A Free Crochet Pattern for Porch Goose Statues Link to PDF Download Now that I have my porch goose (Gustafer), I'm excited to make seasonal patterns! I've seen some fruit patterns floating around, but no lemons thus far—which honestly shocked me. I've loved lemons for years. There's something about that bright, cheerful yellow that just makes me happy, whether it's summer or the dead of winter. My kitchen is a year-round lemon theme at this point (mugs, tea towels, mats, decor), so naturally, my goose needed to join in on the citrus love. The idea of dressing Gustafer up in a lemon-yellow dress with actual lemon accessories felt like the perfect project. Plus, there's something delightful about putting tiny crocheted lemons on a porch goose—it's the kind of quirky, over-the-top detail that makes me smile every time I walk past him. Note: You can swap out the yellow for green to make a lime dress, or orange for an orang...
My Favorite Cat-Themed Crochet Projects If you're a cat person who crochets, it's only a matter of time before the two worlds collide. Here are some of my favorite cat-inspired projects I've made, ranging from functional to adorable. Cat Purse This one was made for my niece, and little kids plus a cat-shaped purse is a combination that cannot miss. It's the kind of project that's just as fun to make as it is to give — all the details that make it unmistakably a cat, small enough to be the perfect size for a toddler to carry around with their worldly possessions. I filled it with crochet hair bows! Definitely in my top gift makes. Cat Butt Coasters Yes, cat butt coasters. If you know, you know. They're practical, they're funny, and they are always a conversation starter when you have guests over. These are the kind ...