Welcome to the first in a series of posts for my very first CAL! I'm nervous about putting this design out into the world in CAL form since it's something I've never done before. There's a certain kind of vulnerability around sharing work with the world in this way. But I know that the upside … Continue reading Marguerite Blanket CAL Introduction
It should come as no surprise that a lot of my designs are inspired by geometry. Patterns of shapes leap out at me from fabrics, art pieces, and even light fixtures and floor tiles. The Marguerite Motif is no exception. Thank you to Gabrielle @gabulledelaine for the name suggestion. She let me know that “Marguerite” … Continue reading Marguerite Motif Free Crochet Pattern
All the Granny Squares Fit to Print In her book, Granny Square Flair, author and master crochet Shelley Husband offers a stunning array of 50 granny square patterns. The humble granny square has been around since the birth of crochet, and sometimes I think I’ve seen all there is to see design-wise in this format. … Continue reading Granny Square Flair Book Review
One of the things I like the most about crochet is the infinite design possibility. Just when I think I’ve seen it all, something new will catch my eye, and I’ll fall in love all over again with the craft. Flipping through Round and Round the Crochet Hook by Emily Littlefair of The Loopy Stitch. … Continue reading Round and Round the Crochet Hook Review
In late September, I traveled across the pond to the Netherlands for the first time. The trip was a 40th birthday present to myself. Perhaps more importantly, it was also a chance to meet multiple crocheters whom I had admired from afar. I've expounded on the virtues of social media elsewhere, but without it I … Continue reading My Dutch Crochet Adventure
This past weekend, I was playing around with some overlay crochet techniques, and came up with a little motif that I’d like to share for free. It’s a granny square with an overlay center that reminds me of a spinning record, for some reason. Maybe it’s the movement illusion that the stitches create, or maybe … Continue reading Spin Me Right Round Crochet Square
Flipping through a new crochet book as an adult is like flipping through a toy catalog as a kid - so many options that catch the eye and generate excitement. Perusing Home Decoration in Crochet by Tanya Eberhardt is no exception. From the Corner to Corner Baby Blanket to the Fruity Egg Cozies, there are … Continue reading Home Decoration in Crochet Review
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which help to support my blog. I've been crocheting for more than 10 years, and yet, there remain some techniques that I have not yet mastered. Tunisian crochet is one of them. It's not for a lack of interest ; I'm intrigued by the stunning array of stitch patterns … Continue reading Tunisian Crochet Workshop Review
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 originally published on January 12, 2016. First blog post of the new year! And what better way to kick off the new year than with a new mandala pattern? I've never been one for New Year's resolutions (too much expectation, too little follow through), but I do like to use the flip … Continue reading African Flower Crochet Mandala