crochet patterns – Gracious Rain

October 9, 2025October 26, 2025

Appa!!

My sweet granddaughter had a huge, stuffed Appa (From Avatar- The Last Airbender) on her birthday list. It was like a large pillow of the famous Flying Bison.

I could have gotten it for her, in fact, I almost did.

But then…

I found a pattern and I just couldn’t help myself.

I simply HAD to make it.

I honestly wasn’t sure if it would be a big mess…

or turn out…

incredible.

What I do know, is that it was one of the most fun projects that I’ve made in a long, long time.

Another thing I found out was that when you work really hard on something, for days and days, you run the risk of getting incredibly attatched to it.

Yeah, this one was hard to wrap up and put in the box.

Luckily, I love this girlie even more than furry little Appa.

Annnnnnd…

she ADORED him!!

That always helps.

Happy Birthday Kiddo. I love you.

Original pattern from Darling

August 18, 2025October 11, 2025

Slightly Grumpy Kitties

These cuties are called “Loaf Cats” probably because they resemble a short squatty loaf of bread…or a sausage.

My problem with these guys is that they don’t look particularly…you know… happy. So, I thought, that’s easily remedied.

One needle and a bit of thread later…

Problem now is that they don’t look right somehow. Cute and happier, sure, but still…um…

wrong.

Luckily, that, is also easily remedied.

Yeah, I took the smiles all off. Sounds weird, but I suppose there are some creatures that look better with a straight face.

Don’t quote me.

Original pattern at TTCuonshop on Etsy

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July 9, 2025October 11, 2025

Goldfish Cracker Crochet

Ok, admit it. When you first saw this cute little cracker crochet–was your first response, “NO WAY! That’s amazing!”

That’s exactly what I thought too. Lucky for me…

the pattern was easy enough…

that l fully intend…

to have a pond full soon!

Original pattern from Twinkie Chan

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June 4, 2025July 7, 2025

Boredom Buster Hotpads

My mom made a potholder for me with a pattern like this and it has always intrigued me. Because I have loads of cotton yarn, once I found the pattern, I decided to try it.

It really is the perfect project to make while you’re listening to a podcast or audio book–which I do a TON–and you still want to keep your hands busy. It’s made all in one piece in a continuous round. Watch the video and you’ll get it real fast.

One Piece Potholder

This is a great one for the Present Box–if you have one of those.

I used a 5mm or H hook–because I like it.

Go forth and crochet away!!

February 28, 2025April 22, 2025

April’s Afghan

This sweet project was truly a labor of love that took nearly a year to complete. It was April’s turn to choose an afghan and she chose the pattern and all the colors. She really has the best eye for all that, so I was thrilled that she didn’t tell me to just wing it. That would have gone badly!!

I stitched the squares together with a simple single crochet. I know there are fancier ways to do it but this worked just fine.

The edge came from the deep ridiculous recesses of my brain and I’m sure I couldn’t do it twice–Haha. I just kept going around until it looked like I wanted it to.