Squirrel Picnic

Handmade with Love and Stuff


My Favorite Places for Information and Inspiration

Want to know what pattern I used to create Hodge and Podge? Curious what books I turn to when I’m dreaming up a new crochet or knitting project? Visit my new Favorite Resources page at Squirrel Picnic to find out.


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The Fatimals Help Squirrel Picnic Ring In the New Year

Fatimals are, you guessed it, fat animals. These jolly guys know how to have a good time. They eat what they want, they party when they want, and they won’t let little things like new year’s resolutions keep them from enjoying themselves. In short, they were the perfect choice to host the Squirrel Picnic NYE party this year.

Enjoy this little recap of the events, and have a very happy new year.

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You’re Invited to the Fatimals New Year’s Eve Party!

Join us on Facebook this Monday evening to countdown to 2013 with Hodge’s and Podge’s dear friends the fatimals. They’ll be posting photos of the events from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, so you can be in on all the action. I’ll be sure to post a recap here on New Year’s Day as well. These are some serious party fatimals, so you know it’s sure to be a good time!


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Make It! Challenge #1: Crochet Turkey Hat

Thanksgiving Turkey HatWhen my friend Diana asked me if I would make a turkey hat she’d seen online for her 11-month-old son, Jack, I admit that at first I wondered why a mom would want to dress her son up like a roast turkey. But after checking out the turkey hats on toddlers across the web, I had to agree that this idea is nothing but cute! I can just see little Jack wearing this adorable hat in his seat at the Thanksgiving table. I was on board and ready to take on the challenge of re-creating it for them. The best part of this project though is that it really wasn’t much of a challenge at all. Even beginning crocheters should have no problem. Continue reading