The following is a ramble-y lead-up to my new FREE crochet pattern design, a super simple and warm triangular shawl with a touch of adventure - keep scrolling for the free Novella Shawl pattern or get the downloadable, printable, ad-free PDF in my Ravelry Store or Etsy Shop now! Backstory: Or, How Designing an Easy... Continue Reading →
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 →
If you're a regular reader of this here weblog, you know that I love to spin yarn and that recently I've been spinning a lot of art yarns full of glorious lumpy texture: slubs, coils, beehives, and locks! It's these crazy textures that make stitching with art yarns almost as fun as making them. However,... Continue Reading →
