De-Stashing Inspired by Marie Kondo, as many around me seem to be, I was recently taken with the idea of culling my yarn stash. It had gotten to be quite unruly, with half-used skeins and unwound hanks spilling out of seemingly every nook and cranny of my house. Armed with the directive of choosing what … Continue reading Happy Scrappy Scarf Crochet Pattern
This entry was first published in September, 2015. The holidays are fast approaching, which means I've entered a kind of gift making frenzy. Any day now I'm going to slip into full-on Oprah mode: You get a cowl! And you get a cowl! Everyone gets cowls! Ahem. All over the top enthusiasm aside, and in … Continue reading Stitch Sampler Crochet Cowl
This post was first published in February, 2017. It's the dead of winter (or at least it feels like it), which means that I've been seeking out bright and cheerful colors to combat the low daylight blahs. This motif was inspired by an intricate tile pattern, and evolved from there. It makes me happy, and … Continue reading Marrakech Motif
We Are Knitters recently dropped their new crochet pattern and kit collection, and it is HOT! The patterns are all modern, on the minimalist side, and absolutely gorgeous. I had the opportunity to try out the Danko Scarf kit, and it didn't disappoint. With 3 balls of The Cotton, a 5mm hook, and a tapestry … Continue reading We Are Knitters Danko Scarf