Ahhh, the Lotus Duster. In a lot of ways I consider this design my "breakthrough" - when it was first published for free on my blog it was what really got people noticing Morale Fiber, and it was also a huge lesson for me in how to write, grade, and lay out written patterns. 6... Continue Reading →
The Lotus Mandala Vest PDF pattern just got updated - the new standard contact info is there, plus a few tweaks to the pattern including tips on sizing. Since this is a "free sized" design I wanted to cover as much as I could about making it bigger or smaller. The PDF has also gone... Continue Reading →
Today's offering is a free crochet tutorial for a peek-a-boo top that stars a sleek triangular cutout in the middle of the bust, a perfect silhouette in which to place fun features like crochet shapes or dangling decorations - or just let your natural charms show! I used my favorite glow in the dark yarn... Continue Reading →
My most recently finished version of the Pixie Pocket Belt design is all about bright, sunny yellows and saturated greens! Each of these belts I make are inspired by plants, crocheting a richly textured piece with fiber art elements fit to be worn by the spirits of the plants themselves. "Ruta" is the name of... Continue Reading →
Happy April, fiber fans! I've been updating my crochet pattern files bit by bit, some with larger tweaks and some with smaller tweaks - today I've finished going over my beloved Freewheelin' Poncho pattern, a mesh poncho worked with an oversized hook to give it lots of graceful movement, and a fringed edge and keyhole... Continue Reading →
Do you think I've made enough pointy hat designs by now? I don't! 🙂 Keep for details and for the FREE crochet pattern instructions for this hat, or if you want to support my art directly, consider buying the portable, printable, ad-free PDF version of this pattern! It's available in my Ravelry Store and Etsy... Continue Reading →
I've finished another hat made from my FREE Vintage Derby Hat pattern and have some pictures and a brief update to go along with 🙂 First things first - you can find this pattern totally for free on my blog here, or you can purchase the portable, printable, ad-free version in my Etsy Shop or... Continue Reading →
Hi fiber friends! I've been tinkering a bit here and there with the general look and layout of Morale Fiber Blog - after 7 years it's probably time I made it over a bit, don't you think? Haha 🙂 I'm no web designer (unless the web is made of yarn) so bear with me if... Continue Reading →
I've been working away here at headquarters preparing this special video tutorial for the shaping and joining portion of the Flower Child Pullover crochet pattern; this post features some brand new photos, discussion of how to expand the size of the design, and full step-by-step video instructions for the shaping and joining rounds (keep scrolling... Continue Reading →
