The weather has been turning my mind toward hot sunny days - indeed, it was up to almost 70 in the sunshine yesterday - and this inevitably results in crocheting halter tops! I've started toying with a new design recently but couldn't resist diving into some old patterns too. After all, I had a half-finished... Continue Reading →
It seems to be a running theme with me that sometimes (or often?) projects and designs have a long history of development - way longer than I had intended! With things like the Elf Coat, it's just a matter of the time it takes to create something technically, stitch by stitch. With things like the... Continue Reading →
Last summer I designed a simple beginner bralette-style crochet top with the aim of creating a fun basic piece that could be altered easily - the Basic Bralette Tutorial! Since then, it's been on my list to create some modified versions, especially one that is better for curvier busts 🙂 Update! 7/17/2019: This modification and... Continue Reading →
I could not be more thrilled to be rolling out my newest design today, brought to you in part by the willingness of my lovely friends to dress up in crazy costumes in the middle of the Indiana summer heat for me 😉 May I present, for your edification and delight,the Feather & Scale Halter... Continue Reading →
When dreaming up this little design, I had some specific requirements in mind: that it be a simple "base" pattern from which many variations could be made, as well as being easily customized for many sizes, and last but not least - comfortable! After a few experiments, the pattern for the Basic Bralette was born.... Continue Reading →
Though it's been two years since I first published the Mehndi Halter Top design, I've never stopped wanting to create the plus size version - like I did with the Sol Halter and the Plus Size Sol - but for some reason it just took me a while 🙂 Everything in its own time, amiright?... Continue Reading →
Merry May Day friends! I have a new pattern for you today. Some of you may remember the Bindu Recycled Sweater bikini pattern "recipe" I published on the blog last summer - this new pattern is something of a mash-up between the Sol Halter Top and the Bindu design. I altered the bindu border to... Continue Reading →
Drawing on inspiration from the numerous cute crochet halter tops that pop up on my Pinterest feed, I've designed a free spirited crochet halter top pattern that's quick, cool, and comfortable! It's the Sol Halter Top, available on Ravelry , Ko-fi, or Etsy. This halter top goes anywhere from beach to festivals to yoga class!... Continue Reading →
