Okay so KNOWING how serious I am about the business of coziness, cuteness, and loads of texture - is it surprising that I went back to one of my fuzziest projects drafted six years ago to bring it into my collection of full-pattern crochet designs? No it isn't. You can get this sweet, fun new... Continue Reading →
One of my secret disappointments in life is knowing that no matter how fast I work, I'll never make all the projects I want to. This is mostly because I want to make practically everything! There are so many talented designers coming up with beautiful things and it's all accessible via the deep magic of... 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 →
Update! : To see all available sizes of the FREE Elf Coat pattern plus all the add-ons to the design, please visit the Elf Coat FAQ page for links! It's finally time! The instructions for the Elf Coat, including all three adult sizes (Small, Medium, and Large) and the tutorial for the corset back lacing... Continue Reading →
Update! : To see all available sizes of the FREE Elf Coat pattern plus all the additional add-ons to the design, please visit the Elf Coat FAQ page for links! One extra element I've been dying to get worked out on my Elf Coat design (available for FREE here on my blog in sizes Small,... Continue Reading →
Update! : To see all available sizes of the FREE Elf Coat pattern as well as all the pattern add-ons, visit the Elf Coat FAQ page for links! Thanks to all the beautiful people out there who expressed love and enthusiasm for the Elf Coat saga, I have managed to finish writing the Large size... Continue Reading →
Taking a moment today to picture-bomb you with one of my more recently completed projects, the Huntress sweater dress - made from my Flower Child Pullover pattern of course! I'm enjoying the large window I have in the front room of my new place that lets in lots of light for photography so I don't... Continue Reading →
Whew! The month of April - or Third February as I am calling it this year - is almost over, and I can't say I'm too sad about it. I've been busily chipping away at final papers and such, but I did find enough time to complete a new (easy) crochet pattern design! It's a... Continue Reading →
So you know that feeling when you live in the Midwest in January and you don't see the sun for like three weeks? And the sky just sort of spits rain on you constantly and everything is soggy and gray everywhere you look every day? Okay, maybe you don't know that feeling, but I definitely... Continue Reading →
