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]
Tutorial: Chainless Foundation (No More Chains!)
Raise your hand if you hate sewing into chains. Yeah, that’s what I thought. Is there anyone who doesn’t completely dread that first row of a scarf, and having to sew into all of those pesky, tight little knots? What I’m about to show you… [read more]
5 Petal Curled Edge Flower
This is a simple photo tutorial for a cute little flower that you can use for an adorable embellishment. Its petals curl up and inward, giving it a little dimension. For this photo tutorial, I’m using Caron Simply Soft. I’ve upped the contrast of the… [read more]
Triple Loop Skinny Scarf
This pattern was originally published on my previous blog, Little Monkeys Crochet. Let me just say: before you attempt this pattern, make sure you’re familiar with the Chainless Foundation Stitch. This is a looooooooooong scarf and I KNOW you don’t want to sew into that… [read more]