The Lillie Pond - A blog about Crochet, Life and Two Tiny Tadpoles

Butter Board Recipe Ideas

Posted by Amanda Lillie on Feb 13, 2023

The latest and greatest spin on the charcuterie craze is the Butter Board. Gone are the days of a little basket of bread and a little cup of olive oil for dipping. Butter boards are here to liven up that experience with a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. And they are so simple to make that they can be whipped up moments before party time. All you need is some high-quality butter (Kerry Gold is my go-to), a wooden cutting or serving board or any flat food-safe surface, flakey salt, and a plethora of toppings that you...

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May 2018 Crochet-Along - A Fun & Free 31-Day CAL with The Lillie Pad

Posted by Amanda Lillie on May 01, 2018

Crochet-a-longs are a fun way to try a new project that's shrouded in a little bit of mystery. If you've never tackled a crochet-a-long (CAL) project before or you are looking for a short-term CAL this is a great one to try! It is completely free to join us, it's short (31-days), and it's easy (Beginner skill level). We also have a private pop-up Facebook group just for this project for all participants to socialize, share, and have some fun!

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Tags: crochet, crochet along, free

How to Plan and Prepare for the Busy Season for Handmade Sellers

Posted by Amanda Lillie on Apr 06, 2018

One question I am asked often by fellow artisans and handmade sellers is how to plan and prepare their inventory and shops for an impending busy season or holiday season. With each passing year, there's always a desire to think about how you can take on more each season--how you can increase your productivity and order capacity while minimizing the sleepless nights. But with a little bit of research it's not that terrible. It's easy with the power of spreadsheets! I promise! Let me fill you in.....

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The Lillie Pad Reviews: Izzy Crochet Hat Templates Review & Tutorial

Posted by Amanda Lillie on May 30, 2017

I'm so excited to share with you my latest greatest, crochet tool find! Introducing the Izzy Crochet Hat Templates by Isabelle Mounet, of Etsy shop Babay Fay!
The Izzy templates are a brand new set of crochet tools that cleverly enable you to make crochet hats in any size more efficiently than ever before using any yarn weight and any hook size--reducing your reliance on tape measures, gauge, and complex calculations. Hooray!!

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Tags: Crochet