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Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Crochet Pattern
Do you remember making “snakes” (either with clay or dough) when you were a kid? Kids love rolling the dough on the table or between their hands until a snake appears, seemingly by magic. Many things...
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The Great Cookie Giveaway!
We’re rounding out Squirrel Picnic’s very first year, and I just want to take a moment to offer my sincere appreciation. Your enthusiasm and support means the world to me, and I thank you from the...
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A Christmas Story Leg Lamp Crochet Pattern
When I was deciding on which Christmas cookies to crochet for this series, I googled “popular American Christmas cookies,” and believe it or not, the Christmas Story Leg Lamp cookie came up. How...
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Announcing the Winner of the Great Cookie Giveaway
Podge: Could ya gimme a drum roll please, Hodge? Hodge lifts his tiny little paws and thumps on the table as fast as he can. Podge: And the winner of the one and only Squirrel Picnic Great Cookie...
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Gingerbread Man Crochet Pattern
Who doesn’t love a gingerbread man? It was certainly my favorite cookie when I was growing up. My mom had cookie cutters for both a gingerbread man and a gingerbread woman. My favorite part of baking...
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Pizzelle Crochet Pattern
When I was in high school, I had a friend whose family was of Italian origin. About this time every year, she and her mother would make pizzelle (pronounced like pizza –a +elle). It was almost as fun...
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Frosted Snowflake Sugar Cookie Crochet Pattern
Have you seen some of the frosted sugar cookies out there this year? So many of them are works of art! If someone offered me cookies as elaborately decorated as these by the folks at Martha Stewart,...
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Crochet Pattern
Many people would go so far as to argue that the chocolate chip cookie is Santa Claus’s favorite. One little girl I met recently insisted that you have to put chocolate chip cookies out before you go...
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Who Would Bring Crochet Cookies to a Company Cookie Exchange?
Me, that’s who. I had a great time at the annual cookie exchange with my coworkers. I was so excited that they loved my cookies. It means a lot when your hard work is appreciated. And, oh, all the...
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Squirrel Picnic’s 2014 Winter Holiday Banner Is Here!
The 2014 winter holiday banner shows Hodge and Podge getting in the spirit of the season. After making snowsquirrels and wrapping them up with scarves they crocheted, our two favorite squirrel friends...
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Let’s Make Christmas Cookies!
I love baking Christmas cookies, but I think I love crocheting them even more. With my Christmas cookie patterns you can crochet a whole platter of cookies! Put some out for Santa or hang them on your...
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Crochet a Santa Hat for Your Squirrel Friend
Hodge and Podge and Eric are all ready for Christmas now that they have Santa hats to wear. You may notice that in addition to jolly red hats, they’re also sporting Ugly Christmas Sweaters. That’s...
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Crochet Pattern for Your Squirrel Friend or Your Tree
Over the last decade in the US, Canada, and England, the ugly Christmas sweater has become a part of the seasonal celebration. And now there’s even a day designated to celebrate this trend: and you’re...
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How to Open Your Presents Early
Can’t wait to open your Christmas presents? Are you dying of curiosity? Wait no longer. There’s a Wikihow for that. (Can you believe it?) You’ll receive step-by-step instructions on how to sneak a peak...
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
It’s time to gather together and make some memories. We wish you special moments that will make you smile, filled with laughter, joy, and great big hugs. We wish you the merriest of Christmases.
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You Know You’re a Crafter When Your Christmas Starts in August
Whenever the kids go back to school and summer begins to wind down, a little alarm goes off in my brain telling me I better get to crafting if I want to have Christmas presents ready for my family and...
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Super Comfy, Super Quick Knit Scarf: Step-by-Step Tutorial
I love this time of year. It’s so much fun digging out all the scarves, hats, and mittens. This year, I’m digging way back to December 2012, when I posted the pattern for a Super Comfy, Super Quick...
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