How to Style a Long Scarf
As a crochet designer and teacher, I've gotten to experiment with a lot of different scarf styles. My favorite? Extra long ones!
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- Mar 7
- 5 min
My Very First Crochet Project
I first learned to crochet when I was about ten years old. I hated it. My mother MADE me make the ugliest doily in the world!
- Feb 24
- 5 min
Cecily Cowl
A texturelicious triangle or handkerchief cowl crocheted with DK weight yarn, perfect for getting that triangle shawl look without the bulk!
- Feb 21
- 5 min
Color Harmonies in Crochet
Let's talk about color harmonies! You can use traditional color combos or play off the rules to create some really striking crocheted pieces
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Everyday Color Inspiration
Looking for color inspiration in the every day world around us can be a wonderful, healing practice. Joyful things await your discovery!
- Jan 17
- 5 min
Winter Fancies: Interlocking Button Cowl
Meet the Interlocking Button Cowl, a crochet pattern published in Spin Off magazine featuring handspun z twist yarn!
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
How to Style Stellarium
I've been on a bit of a kick lately with the V shaped wraps. First there was the Herring Gull Wrap, with it's super deep V shape and...
- Dec 8, 2022
- 5 min
Stellarium
Pattern available on Ravelry and Etsy. As soon as I saw this yarn I knew I had to have some. I mean, just look at this gorgeous stuff!...
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
Tunisian Resources
I've dabbled in tunisian crochet a bit, but I'm no expert and so I thought I'd share a few of my favorite tunisian designers and resources!
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Custom Hat Sizing
Let's talk about hats! Custom sizing to be specific. You can use the flat circle diameter to estimate the finished hat circumference!
- Nov 10, 2022
- 4 min
Butternut Slub Hat
Pattern available on Ravelry and Etsy. When I finished the Butternut Slub Cowl, I had a fair bit of leftover yarn. And, so, of course, I...
- Nov 1, 2022
- 4 min
Designs Featuring my Favorite Texture Adding Technique
It's a tour de 3rd loop designs! Join me for a look at some projects that feature my favorite technique for adding a little subtle texture.
- Oct 18, 2022
- 4 min
Working into the 3rd Loop of HDC
This technique is one of my very favorite ways to add a little extra dimension into a crochet design!
- Oct 6, 2022
- 4 min
Butternut Slub Cowl
Imagine walking through the park, leaves crunching under your boots, a breeze stirring as you tuck your chin into a perfectly fitted cowl.
- Sep 27, 2022
- 3 min
How to use the Advanced Search Feature on Ravelry
Let's take a walk through how you can use the advanced search feature on Ravelry to help you find the perfect pattern for your stash yarn!
- Sep 17, 2022
- 3 min
Lessons in Humility
So yesterday I did a live Q&A for a pre-recorded class on crocheted edgings for the Knit Camp at the Coast Virtual Retreat from Olive...
- Sep 8, 2022
- 4 min
Inflections of Color
Pattern available on Ravelry and Etsy. I'm not generally a fan of mystery yarn clubs. But I decided to treat myself to the Color Theory...
- Aug 30, 2022
- 3 min
Step 4: Hello Summer Beach Bag
The fabulous and final segment, Step 4, is officially live! We're finishing out strong with that mighty mighty single crochet and my very fa
- Aug 23, 2022
- 3 min
Step 3: Hello Summer Beach Bag
Now that we've got Step 1 and Step 2 done, building a nice sturdy bottom for our bag, it's time to have some fun!
- Aug 16, 2022
- 3 min
Step 2: Hello Summer Beach Bag
It's time to dive into Step 2 of the Hello Summer Beach Bag! We'll be rounding out the bottom and starting the sides!
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