Late-Winter Owl Hat

Ok. I’ve made loads of owl hats. This might be my newest favorite color combination. And my newest favorite way to make an owl hat.

Colorful Hole Patches

Sometimes there is a right way to do things. And then, other times, I like to make up my own way to do things.



A few (years?) ago, I shared how I patched a hole in my favorite jeans. It worked.

Matching Recess Raglan Shirts

Last summer, I was a pattern tester for the See Kate Sew Recess Raglan shirt. I made this cute blue and gray version for the younger (now middle) bear.

I wanted to make versions for both boys. So I cut them out. And I made one for my older son. And the fabric was so hard to sew. I had to completely forgo the bottom hem.

Maple Granola

This recipe was adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe I found online. It it so amazing. I’m not sure it is healthy so I try not to use too much. A heaping tablespoon of granola is such a fabulous addition to yogurt.

• 3 cups oats (I used the non-instant, bigger pieces.)
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 t ground nutmeg
• 1/2 t ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (non-packed)
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 molasses
• 1 t vanilla
• handful of raisins (about 1/2 cup)

Combine oats, sesame seeds, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well. Meanwhile, on the stove, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, coconut oil and molasses at low heat. Stir until everything liquefies and combines. Add the vanilla, stir and pour over oat mixture. Stir well to coat.
Transfer mixture to baking sheet. Spread it out and bake at 300 degrees for about 38 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Add the raisins during the last 8 minutes of baking.

Yum.

Fox Hat Crochet Pattern–Discount Code

My first crochet pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! And since you read my blog, you can have it for 50% off. (Keep reading for the discount code. . .)

The pattern is actually 25 pages long. It shows pictures for lots of beginner crochet techniques you’ll need to know to complete your own hat. The hat itself is worked in a unique way that is e-a-s-y and fast.