With my first full length video tutorial under my belt, I forged ahead this week to create Part 2 of the Lotus Mandala series! It went much faster this time, because I had a better idea of how to make the video to flow and therefore (frankly) procrastinated less 😉 If you missed the release... Continue Reading →
Costume Mega Tail
Fur yarn seems to be something I always have a lot of. In addition to using it to trim Trickster Hoods, wacky coats, and Pixie Belts, I also occasionally use it to make costume ears and tails. My first foray into tail making was using crochet, as it was certainly easier for me at the... Continue Reading →
Lotus Mandala Duster FAQ
The Lotus Mandala Duster free crochet pattern (and the offshoot the Lotus Mandala Vest) have remained some of my most popular patterns for years now - and as such, I've encountered a lot of questions about this design! I compiled a few of the most common ones here, but I'm happy to answer others that... Continue Reading →
Lotus Mandala Video Tutorial Part 1
Well, I'm excited to announce that my first full-length video tutorial is underway! Not that I haven't made videos before, but this is the first time I've filmed with the intent of capturing a whole pattern on video. After many moons of wanting to do it, I've started the tutorial for the Lotus Mandala Duster... Continue Reading →
Rhiannon Cowl Crochet Pattern
Eons ago (it seems) I designed a hooded cowl that was both simply constructed and could be worn several different ways. It started as just a scrap-buster, and I made a couple with random yarns and colors. The result was a fun project that was easy enough for beginner crocheters but was more interesting than... Continue Reading →
Hedge Witch Hat Pattern
Sounds trendy to talk about how much you love Halloween these days, but like, I really love Halloween guys. No trend shame here. That's why despite the myriad and awesome crochet witch hat patterns out there, I had to design my own. I wanted a certain look and after a few tries, I really like... Continue Reading →
Switchback Join Tutorial
In not one but TWO of my recent projects I've come up against that ubiquitous trait of circular crochet: The Lean. Crochet stitches, for the most part, tend to lean in the direction of the dominant hand - so if you're a right-handed crocheter, your stitches will lean right, and if you are a lefty,... Continue Reading →