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 →
I accumulate odd bits and ends of yarn skeins at a rapid pace, so it's fortunate that I love upcycling and recycling projects that take advantage of "waste" material and turn them into something gorgeous and useful <3 My favorite way to use very small bits of yarn over the years has been the knit... Continue Reading →
I'd gotten out of the habit of doing pattern collection posts until last December when I couldn't resist a Krampus-themed one. Now I've been thinking about all the scrappy projects I've done, and decided I'd do one focused just on my pattern offerings because hey, what am I here for anyway 😉 Scrappy projects are... Continue Reading →
Recently as I was attempting to cram coax yarn into my shelves while my friend Arika looked on and giggled, I got inspired to do a little stash-busting. Instead of continuing to struggle, I threw out some spare skeins out on the floor and together we crafted an eye-pleasing sequence of colors just for the... Continue Reading →
A few years ago I espied some beautiful images of knit ruana-style shawls and ponchos that used striking color striping in a simple stitch pattern. The knit stitches were loosely made, giving the garment a pretty drape, and the simple tie-offs from color changing formed a natural fringe with a western look. The artist using... Continue Reading →
It's finally time! I've received many requests over the last few years to design a hood for my Lotus Duster free crochet pattern, and it's been on my to-do list for long enough - today we debut the hood addition to this design! 😀 The hood is partially made, then inserted into the main pattern... Continue Reading →
Remember Tidbits Linen Stitch? That was only my second post, from what seems like a million years ago (but was only 6 months). Well, that delightful diversion remained hanging from the knitting needle at the very bottom of my WIP basket since I posted that little tutorial. I've been cleaning up old hangers-on and scribbling... Continue Reading →
I hate throwing craft supplies away. Take, for example, the two dollar bag of scratchy vintage tapestry wool in the absolute nastiest colors in the universe that I purchased from a garage sale three years ago. Oh, and tapestry wool apparently means "chopped into little pieces for you already." Â Useless. Still, have I yet unburdened... Continue Reading →
