PoppieJoe&Co

How I spend every single day off!!

I use the highest spf, for the win… this pasty white girl likes to tan but in a healthy way. And there is NO WAY you’ll catch me damaging my tattoos.
-side note please don’t say tats 😵‍💫

I have spent all day in my inflatable pool working on my test for I am loving the way my yarn choice is working up for
My first panel is almost done 🙌🏻🥰
Maybe one day day Chelsea and I will be able to sip and stitch on the beach together. I feel like we are kindred spirits, so this is a dream of mine (heads up girl 🤣)

I had every intention to get back into some sort of posting schedule this summer.
I miss sharing and engaging with you all, sooo much.
Buuuuttttt I have a blow up pool and summer is my favorite season 🤣
Over the weekend I caked up this beautiful yarn from to start my very first pattern test for and it’s already looking so beautiful.
What have y’all been working on this summer? Any trips planned?

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I recently realized that I am the worst when it comes to promoting my patterns after they release into the world.
Did you know I have not shared anything about this shawl since I released it 3 years ago (6/5) 😅
Why am I like this??
This is the a crochet shawl made dk weight yarn. I think I might have to make another one even though I don’t wear or use any of my shawls, I just love to make them 😂

This is how the majority of my free time will be spent this summer… unless I get a second job.
The other portion of my free time will be with my new inflatable pool, if I find a sunny enough spot for it 🙃
I spent a full day off scrubbing my table and chairs, which has not been cleaned nor used since my divorce, scrubbing my umbrella and planting flowers.
Being outside brings me joy… however these skeeters are total assbutts (IYKYK). Does anyone have tips or tricks for those pesky things?
Currently reading Bride by
Currently crocheting Captiva Cami by

Hi friends!
I know it’s been ages and I do not “have” to explain myself yet I feel like my friends deserve to know what’s going on 😅
Life looks a little different for me now versus a few years ago. Instagram also looks a little different now versus a few years ago. Today’s version of ME does not have the energy to fight and battle to be seen as a small business/creator on this silly little app anymore.
So instead I have been focusing on doing and making things that truly bring my life and myself joy.
One of those things was making a forever bouquet for one of my favorite customers and people EVER! This sweet girl graduated kindergarten last week and her sweet mama wanted something special.
One day maybe I will share a photo of her PJCo collection 🥰

Happy Monday y’all!
How was your weekend?

I had this idea for a kindle sleeve pop into my mind and I couldn’t focus on anything else until I figured it out… I have already made 4 🙈 the only thing missing are buttons for the closure

I even wrote the pattern out as I was making the 4th one so I’m curious, would anyone be interested in making their own?

I just had to share all my testers one more time y’all!!

I cannot stop looking at all the color combos and thinking about how happy I am I finally published this pattern 🥰

This group of testers were such a joy to work with. I’m always so honored and humbled when someone volunteers their time and yarn to make one of my designs.
Some days I still can’t believe I am capable of creating something I see in my head and have the ability to share it with the world 🩷

Testers


by.diana

Thank you all sooooo much

I have been wanting to make bookmarks for quite some time and I love small sewing projects.
I had an idea the other day… what if I combine the 2 and see what I come up with

I am a novice when it comes to sewing and quilting. My lines aren’t perfect and the back is definitely not as pretty as the front. However I am OBSESSED 😍

What do yall think?

I have a massive stack of hats waiting to be embroidered

I’m trying to decide if I want to stick with the state designs OR if I want to get creative with it.

Do yall have any suggestions? I’m open to any and all because I’m genuinely stuck on this decision 😅

Happy Monday yall!

The Field of Poppies Shawl is officially in the hands of my lovely group of testers.
Sending a pattern out is always nerve wracking for me… I want it to be perfect before the testing process starts, because I’m type A 💁🏻‍♀️ yet that is such an unrealistic expectation to put on oneself.

So I will sit back and think positive thoughts while working on things that make me happy!

📸by the talented

Happy Thursday yall!
This is the official tester call for the Fields of Poppies Shawl.

REQUIREMENTS
-public profile
-active crocheter
-naturally lit photos
-able to meet the deadline(I would like to release on my bday 2/12) and willing to help promote pattern
SUPPLIES
-dk to aran weight yarn (in 1-3 colors)
-5mm crochet hook (or hook to meet gauge)
I froze my t**s off yesterday taking these photos and I’m not exactly happy with how they turned out.
We are indeed ignoring the pesky ends sticking out that I can’t bring myself to weave in 🙃
If you are interested in testing and have read to this point, comment below with what colors you want to make the Field of Poppies Shawl in 🩷

The older I get the more I accept and acknowledge seasonal depression is REAL and it hits H A R D !

That’s why I accepted challenge 😊

This project is going to be something very special and I may not get to show it finished project by the end of the challenge because it’s a surprise 😉

However I am having so much fun working on it, it is bringing me so, soooo much joy!

I finished my first test of 2024!

No I did not weave in the 2 ends before taking pictures. Let’s normalize this because it’s perfectly fine 🙃
Yes I have 2 Eeyore stuffies. Disney adult over here 💁🏻‍♀️
Can you tell I have cats based on what my brand new duvet looks like?

snowflake baby blanket will be releasing soon! Perfect gift for a winter baby 🩷

Every year I allow myself one advent, just ☝🏻. This year it was dried flowers advent. I have been wanting an advent by Taralynn for years now and I finally have one!
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Not only is all the yarn absolutely gorgeous but it came with this stunning fair trade, handwoven basket (woman owned business !!) and a naturally dyed cotton bandanna (seen in the middle of the yarn).

Would just look at it 🤗 I can’t stop looking at it. I’ve kept it on my desk, just like this, since I opened the first one.

I hope you all had a lovely holiday, created many memories and that your hearts are filled with so much JOY 🩷

I wanted to show you guys the new yarn from a little more up close and personal today 😍
Udon is a super bulky, 80% acrylic and 20% wool single ply yarn and let me just tell ya, it is SOOOO DANG SOFT!
If you missed what I made with this yarn, check out the post before this (I worked hella hard on that reel 😅)
yarn gifted by

This fun little monster babe pattern is officially live!!!
When .jadeco first shared her groovy monster I knew it was going to be a future make for me. But then she picked me to be a tester and I squealed like a little kid on Christmas morning 🤣
My vision/inspo for this one was the abominable snowman… what do you think, did I pull it off?

Happy Small Business Saturday friends!
I hope you all are having an incredible weekend, business wise and mentally/emotionally/health wise 🩷
I updated some of my listings on Etsy with my ready to ship goodies… there’s a little something for almost everyone. Bows, stitch markers and even some tool wraps and yarn. All 25% off until Monday, along with my patterns ☺️
First 📸by my super talented friend

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, if you celebrate or not.
I didn’t do a dang thing yesterday… well other than cleaning and organizing my yarn and books
I know almost all of us celebrate Black Friday and Cyber Monday in one way or another though 😉
I am offering 25% off on all of my patterns (digital downloads) on both Etsy and Ravelry until end of day on Monday. No code needed

My very first pattern is turning 5 this year!!!
I cannot believe it’s been 5 years since I released the 🥹
I designed this pattern with market prep in mind… I needed something that worked up quick, didn’t use a lot of yarn OR leave me with a ton of scraps. I’ve never been a fan of crochet brims, so I also wanted the “brimless” look.
I’m still so in love with this pattern and continue to offer it at my markets and customers love it 🩷

I received this lovely alpaca yarn from and immediately got to work on the design in my head, then put off writing it up for almost 3 years.
That is, until today!!!
I finally have the pattern typed up and ready to go, but I am having the hardest time coming up with a name.
I put a little question box in my stories, if y’all have any suggestions I would absolutely love to hear 🩷
Swipe to see the finished product

I finished my last week and have been putting off taking pics, because it’s my least favorite thing
I had this vision in my head of how I wanted to style it and where I was going to set up….. not the bottoms I planned to wear AND the daggum county mowers hacked the wildflower field! I was devastated!
I made it work and got some cute shots. One day I’ll learn not to procrastinate 😅

Just over here organizing my hand knit socks… one day I’ll figure out a rad way to display them since i love knitting socks but hate wearing them 🤣
What about y’all?? Do you enjoy wearing socks of any kind?

I’ve been quiet here lately, that’s life though
Fun little fact about me… my favorite color is green, most people think it’s pink because everything I own in pink. BUUUTTTTT green makes my Irish heart feel alive.
I’ve been holding on to this yarn from for quite sometime now, waiting for the perfect project…. just so happened to be it!!

Happy Granny Square Day everybody!!
I’m such a sucker for granny squares! They are always my go to when I need a quick project or a fiber pick me up. What about y’all… team granny or nah?
Pattern by 🙋🏻‍♀️ coming this fall
Photo by .co

Happy Friday friends!!
I’m spending the day tweaking my newest design and hopefully writing up the pattern.
I decided to run a sale on all my patterns this weekend to keep me motivated.
50% off all patterns on Etsy and Ravelry until end of day 8/13(est)
📸 by the lovely

The pattern has been receiving a lot of love lately!!
I know I have not been as active on here this summer, yet I wanted to say thank to you all for showing up, saying hi, liking and purchasing my patterns.
It means the world to me 🩷
📸 by

I needed a new project, something mindless and happy. So I decided to pull out all of the pink yarn scraps I had and searched the queen of crochets blog…
I found the perfect little pattern by the Theo Blanket is such a fun spin on my favorite crochet stitch!
Yarn from and

I’ve been focusing more on myself this summer than this account and I am totally fine with that!
Lazy days, road trips, pool days, hikes with kiwi and friends and more
I’m still crocheting and knitting, still working on patterns and market prep, just not posting about it
I will be writing up the pattern for this wrap soon though 😍
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Same yarn, different design for my challenge.
The last design wasn’t working the way I planned with this yarn… this one however is doing much better 😍

I’m so behind in posting for challenge 😅
But I’m not behind in progress! I am almost finished with this design AND I already swatched and started my second… go me!!
I am using Friends Wheel in caramel and dusty mauve, for my earth element. It’s a sport weight, cotton and acrylic blend and I have been loving working with it!