I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of playing with different prints in crochet. One of my favorite prints is houndstooth because it’s not only eye-catching in a finished piece, but it’s really simple to do. I’ve added to my growing Houndstooth Collection with the stunning Houndstooth Super Scarf! It’s the perfect easy project for…
When the weather takes a turn, and those fingers start to get cold, convertible gloves and mittens are my favorite accessories. I love having full use of my fingers for touch screens, but the option to tuck them away for warmth. The Houndstooth Convertible do just that! These easy fingerless mittens use a simple crochet…
Whenever fall comes, so do the crochet pumpkins! Every year I think that I have enough and I’m not gonna make anymore, and every year I end up with another set. I’ve been playing with granny squares a lot lately, and decided to make a few pumpkins with granny square inspiration. The biggest problem with…
Crocheting a baby blanket is probably one of my favorite yarn projects to take on. They’re just the right balance between a large scale project and a something I can actually finish. I recently got the pleasure of creating a baby blanket for my new niece and I nicknamed it The Penelope Baby Blanket. This…
Whenever fall hits, I’m always excited to break out the crochet pumpkins! I’ve been writing new pumpkin patterns each year for awhile now, and this season, I tried to make something a little different. Introducing my Ugly Gourds! These three oddballs are designed to be just unusual enough to look random, but easy enough to…
Whenever fall approaches, most of us start thinking about pumpkins. And if you’re crafty like me, you’re probably thinking of a fun new spin on some DIY fall decor. I love to crochet, so I’m always brainstorming a new crochet pumpkin to make each year. One thing that makes handmade pumpkins look complete is a…
Today I’m sharing a something that nearly every crocheter will need eventually…a great scrap buster project! We all tend to have a little bit of yarn left over after each make, and if you’re anything like me, it tends to accumulate over time. The Stacking Diamonds Blanket is the perfect way to turn that scrap…
Hey there, friends! I’ve got something a little different for you today. It’s still crochet, but with a little twist. We’re doing tunisian crochet! Today’s project is just a piece of a larger collaborative blanket project (more about that below!). But whether you’re new to tunisian crochet or have lots of experience, I think you’re…
A little while back I designed a fun, lightweight beanie for a special cause. The Imani Beanie was designed as a fundraiser for the African Girl Foundation and the Yarn for Menstrual Health campaign. During the campaign, all the proceeds of this beanie went towards supplying menstrual health kits to young women in Kenya. At…
The XOXO Coffee Cup Cozy is a fun textured cup cozy that fits most travel and paper coffee cups. This reusable cozy is made with worsted weight cotton yarn. And as a fun bonus, this pattern is written so that you can swap out your bobble stitches for beads.
