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 →
In my last post I was happy to re-release the premium Mandala Top crochet pattern as a FREE offering on my blog - that design was several years old at this point and I wanted to make it more widely available as it's one of my all-time favorites! The Mandala Top also got a few... Continue Reading →
I'm always looking for the best ways to expand my offerings as I grow and develop as a crochet pattern designer. On one hand, I need to make enough money from my business to pay my bills and care for myself. On the other hand, offering things for free here on my blog is mutually... Continue Reading →
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's finally time to debut the finishing video for the Lotus Mandala Duster pattern - Part 6, the Sleeves! I'm very happy with the response from this video series and am looking forward to exploring more video tutorial goodness so be sure to subscribe to my Youtube Channel so you can catch all the latest... Continue Reading →
Just a quick photoshoot of a few projects I've finished recently - or, sort of finished. The vest is of course the Lotus Duster, not yet with sleeves, which I am making for my Lotus Duster Video Tutorial series on Youtube! This is the Duster after Part 5 is completed. The actual video tutorial for... Continue Reading →
Can I tell you about how stoked I am to finally have this design out?! I just barely squeaked it in, a month after I had planned on releasing it, while pre-warm-weather crafting is still going on: It's the Flower Child Pullover! Cousin to my Mandala Top pattern, I think this may be my favorite... Continue Reading →
Today is the day! I've been working frantically on creating these Mandala Tops, and the pattern that accompanies them, since my friends started requesting them in May. I have worked this pattern over and over again, in all three sizes, as well as creating charts, editing photos, and revising the design until I was completely... Continue Reading →
It was by special request from my friends that I came to design a yarn mandala coverup pattern. My first attempt was moderately successful, but with each attempt I further refined my pattern and method, and found that I had become addicted to making these things! Playing with color is one of the best parts of... Continue Reading →
