I can’t tell you how much joy it brings me to offer a NEW free pattern on my blog. My absence from publishing was due to oh so many things: some contract design work with Darn Good Yarn which kept me busy and very happily stitching each month, a new full time job working inContinue reading “Free Pattern: the Asana Leg Warmers”
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“The Little Things” Crochet Blanket— Free Pattern
This name is a little on the nose. Sometimes it’s the little things in life that keep you grounded, keep you moving and enjoying life. This blanket is so fast, so easy, and so beautiful that it is SO easy to enjoy. I made the first sample in just one day and every member ofContinue reading ““The Little Things” Crochet Blanket— Free Pattern”
November, and last, Pattern!
It’s hard to believe that our project is coming to a close! This will be the final portion of the Stress Free Temperature Blanket provided by Teagan and Lu. I’ve decided to leave you to make some final decisions for the December stripe (either feel empowered to design your own, or repeat a favorite oneContinue reading “November, and last, Pattern!”
October Pattern
For this month’s stripe, I was inspired by the falling leaves in Central Illinois. Outside my front window, which is the view from my coziest chair I use for working on new designs, I was inspired by the super bright yellow of the Linden trees in my front yard. These leaves were hard won. It’sContinue reading “October Pattern”
September Pattern
However delayed, here is the September pattern from yours truly! I hope you love this crazy mix of motifs that were new to me! I’ve tried my best to include some detailed photos and videos to help you along. Enjoy!! Materials: 120 yds low color 95 yds height color 6.0mm crochet hook Abbreviations: CH: chainContinue reading “September Pattern”
Free Pattern: The Old Fashioned Beanie
Materials: 4.50 mm knitting needles 5.50 mm knitting needles 135 yds of worsted weight yarn (recommended yarn is Mary Maxim Natural Alpaca Tweed) 4.5mm Double pointed needle or additional circular needles (for creating the double brim) Tapestry needle Abbreviations: K: knit P: Purl K2tog: Knit two together (back loop for thisContinue reading “Free Pattern: The Old Fashioned Beanie”
Yarn Review: Mary Maxim’s Natural Alpaca Tweed
If alpacas don’t bring you joy, are you even a knitter? Once upon a birthday, my super thoughtful husband contacted a (sorta) local alpaca farm and asked if he could bring me there to meet the alpacas as a surprise. They said yes and I had the TIME of my life. I learned so much,Continue reading “Yarn Review: Mary Maxim’s Natural Alpaca Tweed”
Introducing: Teagan and Lu’s Yarn Reviews
Sometimes, when things aren’t going totally well in life, I find super solace in just taking a moment to list the things that I love, and the things that I’m grateful for. It always grounds me. It brings me back to ME and seems to set all the good things back into motion. It’s notContinue reading “Introducing: Teagan and Lu’s Yarn Reviews”
Meet the Designer: Emily Davies
This month, I was so pleased to have Emily Davies of Hooked Hazel as this stripe’s designer! (Click if you are looking for the August Pattern) You are going to LOVE it. Get to know Emily, by reading her Q&A responses and be sure to visit her channels below them! Name: Emily Davies Places you’veContinue reading “Meet the Designer: Emily Davies”
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