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First, let me welcome you to Heart Hook Home – I am so glad you’re here!

My name is Ashlea Konecny and I am a wife, mother of two young boys and yarn and crochet enthusiast. In addition to my love of all things fiber and crochet related I also sew, hot glue just about anything and I dabble in woodworking. I’m not so handy in the kitchen so I tend to stick with easy recipes that the whole family can enjoy.

I first learned to crochet about four years ago from my little brother Forrest and have not been able to put away the hook since. My favorite pastime is playing with yarn and while creating new crochet patterns is my favorite, I also enjoy sharing my knowledge with you as well.  While I do have a collection of paid patterns I also have dozens of designs that are free to download.

I first became a blogger when I founded Deal Detecting Diva in June of 2009.  After many years teaching others how to be “extreme couponers” I decided to switch gears and follow what my heart really desired: I became a crochet/lifestyle blogger instead.  My husband Paul now authors our coupon blog, Penny Pinchin’ Paul.

Since starting Heart Hook Home I have been featured on Country Living, Martha Stewart, in Chickens magazine, Homespun magazine, Wichita magazine and on Little Things. I am thrilled to have reached millions of like-minded fiber enthusiasts!

My husband and I have two boys, ages 10 and 8. Our oldest son Caden has a rare and severe heart defect, Truncus Arteriosus (type 2) that has required three open heart surgeries to date, with a probability of more in the future. He is the reason for the “Heart” in Heart Hook Home. Our youngest son is a LEGO enthusiast, a Beatles lover and an aspiring musician.

Should you wish to get a hold of me or work with me, feel free to reach out to ashlea@hearthookhome.com.  Again, thank you for visiting, I hope you’ll stay in touch and come back often, and be sure to join over 30,000 other fiber and crochet enthusiasts in my Facebook group, Heart Hook Home Crochet Community.

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  1. You are AWESOME! love your fb page. I taught myself to crochet with YouTube about 8 yrs ago. Mostly crochet & knit beanies & afghans. I have started the 12 month pcc for my babygirl funny what having a girl will make you do. I have 3 boys as well so its been superheros hotwheels & monster trucks for the last 5 years. Now I get to make something soft and bright. Thank you for bringing all the crocheters in the world together for encouragement and inspiration. You are Amazing!
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  2. You're instructions are very easy to follow. I've been wanting to learn how to add a border and found your instructions so easy for me to follow. I just finished a baby crib blanket and tomorrow I will start crocheting your border. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I live in IN. ,,,,, that's the Midwest as well. PJ
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      • Interested to see what your doing with your sister time (haha) with two young boys. Recently retired but feeling the need to pass on my crochet knowledge before I go (talking the Big Sewung Table in the Sky) Asking myself the questions to get 'er done. Marilyn
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  4. I will crochet while on a train But can I take my crochet on a Plane? Yes you can take in a on a plain, you can take it on a train you can take it here or there you can take it anywhere.
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    • Couldn't believe I could take my knitting in a plane! I expected the needles to be classed as weapons but no it was fine to take them on board and knit whilst in the sky.
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  5. Hi, my name is Catherine and I was looking on Facebook to pass time and try a read. I had a stroke around Christmas and it has left me unable to read above 4th grader. I've been crocheting since I was 13....over 40 decades. I came across ur egg apron and my mum fell in love with the apron. She has asked me to try making it. Since I've lost so much memory I feel I would need a pattern. Can you please send me the pattern or a link to the pattern? Once I'm done I will gladly credit you as the pattern designer. My email address ic cathiescrafts@aol.com Please help me and let me know if there is a fee. Thank you so much. Catherine
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    • Hello, you can find the pattern here: https://hearthookhome.com/an-egg-cellent-apron-free-egg-gathering-apron-crochet-pattern/
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  6. I've been on your blog page almost all day long, and I must say that I've so enjoyed it! Everything from the crochet patterns to the recipes shared by you and your husband. I admire that you both share some interest and work together on them. I read that you found crocheting better than therapy also. I share that belief with you as a chronic pain suffer. I find that whether I'm looking and downloading pattern, or I'm crocheting, that it takes the mind off of physical pain. One could say it's relaxing. I really have to tell you that I love your profile photo here on your blog page! I think it's one of the greatest gifts when we can find humor in ourselves and enjoy it with others. Sometimes we just need to sit back, relax, and enjoy laughter. Good for the soul! Thank you so very much for your time and efforts here, and much prayers for family and especially Caden! God bless you all!
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  8. Ashlea, I used your pattern for the Hair Towel with a Twist, and made them for my girls (daughter and 2 daughters-in-law) as part of their "Spa Box" gift for Christmas. I made them wash clothes, face scrubbies, and included soaps, lotions, and shower gels from Bed, Bath, & Beyond, along with a manicure set, lighted mirror, and lighted tweezers. They absolutely loved the box, but especially the hair towels. I gave each 4. They were so easy to make, and I really loved that pattern! Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
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  9. Thank you for sharing your lovely hat. Two of my granddaughters really loved it. Now I must hurry & make one for each of them. I am 73 & been crocheting for many years and glad to say my work is appreciated by many "grand babies" even though mot of them are grown. They know if they see something they like, all they have to do is tell Nana they like it. I will do may best to make them happy with another "project". Elizabeth Gibson Jessen
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  10. Hi I really would like the pattern for the Mommies Beanie but can't seem to get anything to work.. love trying new crochet patterns. I know the code. momBun. would you send it to me please
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  12. I also purchased the dragon glove pattern today, but there was no prompt to download and the pattern was not sent in my email. However, I did receive my receipt by email.
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  13. Hi Cherry! I believe you can pay with a check through PayPal. I've not done it, but I've received some payments that way. Do you have a paypal account set up? If not, we can figure something out. Thank you!
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