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!
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Jan 17, 20235 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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!
Aug 9, 20222 min read
Step 1: Hello Summer Beach Bag
We begin this bag with the mighty single crochet. It's a sturdy little stitch and creates a good, solid base for your bag.
Aug 2, 20223 min read
Hello Summer Beach Bag CAL
Ah, sand in between your toes, warm sun shining down on you, a gentle breeze across your bare skin, and the sound of ocean waves ...
Jul 19, 20224 min read
When You Need to Store a WIP
Now look. This post is NOT going to be about the number of works-in-progress (WIPs) I have closeted away...
Jul 5, 20226 min read
Post Stitch Projects
A list and summary of some of my crochet projects featuring post stitches.
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