Tales of a Crafty Mommy

The weather has been so cold (38F or 3C) this week and even colder all over the country that the only thing I really feel like making is   soup   to warm us up.   Approaching the table to a warm bowl of soup just makes my heart happy! Plus it just reminds me of Chile. We eat a lot of soup there.  Today I am sharing my Lentil Soup recipe for making a soup that is   comforting and high in protein, fiber, folate, vitamin B1, iron, and other minerals.    Facts about lentils: very healthy food!  it goes well with most vegetables! inexpensive! taste even better on the second day!  Recently I learned that I can use my rice cooker to cook legumes (beans, lentils, garbanzos, etc). It's been a time saver!!! I no longer have to stand in the kitchen stirring the legumes so they don't stick to the bottom.  No one wants to eat burned food!!!!    This is the rice cooker I use, it's a great size for my fa...

This hat to me is a work of a art because it combines a few techniques, which are great for when you are ready to take your crocheting skills to the next level! With this pattern you will be able to read a crochet chart, use the standing double crochet, how to switch colors, and how to strand yarn from the wrong side of the hat.  I love the result, My Hobby is Crochet, has produced in this hat! It's so lovely! Get the free pattern   here .   This pattern uses   Caron Simply Soft yarn   and a size   5.00 mm   crochet hook.  Fabi

Crochet this beautiful purse that uses the heart stitch. Make it in your favorite colors for yourself or to gift for someone very special.  This purse is sure to warm someone's heart.  To make this purse you will need: Sports weightcrochet yarn , hook 3.00mm and 3.5mm . This pattern is available through here . Fabi

  made this crochet booties using worsted weight yarn and a size H hook. It took me about two hours to make. The pattern was fairly easy to follow with clear instructions.  It can be made in a solid color or in two like in the picture. Personally, I think two colors look super cute.  Thanks to Repeat CrafterMe for the free pattern! Here is the link to it. Click   here .   Fabi 

These are two simple hearts, stitched together and decorated with a flower. It looks so lovely! Perfect to hang from a window.  To see more of Dada's Place pictures, click   here . To get the tutorial to make this heart, click   here .  Fabi

Give flowers for Valentine's Day this year using this free pattern to make a   Daisy in a Granny Heart . It uses cotton yarn and a size H hook.   Fabi Find this yarn at   Craftsy

Make yourself a poncho to sport to work, outings, etc. Let everyone know you crochet by wearing something made by you! This Poncho Wrap is a free pattern that uses worsted weight yarn and a J hook.  You probably have everything you need at home to make one! Find the pattern   here .  Fabi