This crazy cold weather has me wanting to make more and more scarves! But really, can a girl ever have enough scarves (especially when she doesn’t have to pay a ton of money for them because she knows how to make them herself)? I think… [read more]
Chunky Ribbed Cowl
It’s cold outside today. And it’s only supposed to get colder (-40 windchill, anybody?) tomorrow. While most of us here in the Midwest are well accustomed to blizzardy winters, it’s a little harder to get used to the record frigid temps this season has been… [read more]
Jenny Slouch Hat
I love slouchy hats! In fact in my pre-crochet days, when I was designing my friend’s crochet web site a few years back, she paid me partly in crochet goods… and my first request was, “Can you make me a slouchy hat?” I think they… [read more]
Pansy Flower Crochet Pattern
When I released the pattern for this tropical flower, I didn’t know what to call it and mentioned that I definitely wasn’t a “flower expert.” A sweet lady on Ravelry commented that it reminded her of a pansy. So I googled “pansy”, and I could… [read more]
Buttoned Infinity Scarf
As much as I enjoy the quickness of crocheting a big, chunky scarf with a giant hook, I have to admit I’m a sucker for the look of a worsted weight scarf. It’s more time-consuming, yes, but it provides a sleek, intricate-looking accessory that can’t… [read more]
5 Petal Tropical Flower Crochet Pattern
I love flowers with a little dimension. This is a pattern I came up with about a year ago and use all the time. I love the overlapping petals, and the versatility of this simple little flower. It’s perfect for spring / summer and can… [read more]
