Crochet your own eye-catching lace shawl with this free pattern. Spill is a shawl worked in rows in a gradient yarn, with short rows used to create a gradual, off-center color change. Crochet it with a long color-shifting yarn, or use a few different colors to create asymmetrical stripes. The finished shawl is a crescent shape that measures about 48”… read more
Parquet is a triangular crochet scarf, with a textured wooden pattern that’s created using post stitches. It’s an intermediate-level pattern worked in sections, with each section worked perpendicular to the last. A unique and visually striking accessory for men and women. Finished scarf measures about 45” wide and 21” deep. It uses just one skein of Madelinetosh Prairie yarn, but… read more
Infinite Lifelines is a looped scarf with cool, wavy stripes. Wear it long or wrap it twice around your neck for extra warmth. This scarf is crocheted using dk-weight yarn in two colors. The variety of stitches and fun, curvy lines means this project won’t feel monotonous or boring. The pattern is worked in joined rows to form a long tube, but if… read more
A couple of weeks ago, I attended a friend’s bridal shower. Her wedding last weekend was Dr. Who themed, complete with original skit, and everything was silver and sapphire blue. What a memorable ceremony! I love crocheting lacy scarves or shawls for new brides. I made her the Summer Sprigs Lace Scarf with just one skein of blue Malabrigo Lace… read more
Wrap yourself in a mystical beast’s wing with this fantastical crochet pattern. Dragonwing is a uniquely shaped lace shawl designed to make you feel transported to a magical world. The asymmetrical shawl is worked from end to end, so it grows deeper as you add rows. The pattern is divided into sections, but each section is added directly to… read more
I’m thrilled to share the crochet pattern for this triangle wool scarf with you! This was a very satisfying accessory to design, because it turned out just as I envisioned it would. Over the Willamette is a triangular scarf worked top down from base to tip. The design includes mesh sections separated by lacy bands. Requiring only one skein… read more
Sometimes, working with a soft but seemingly lackluster handspun yarn can surprise you. I spun a skein of single-ply yarn out of some fabulous merino combed top, but I wasn’t very excited about the results. It sat around for a couple of years while I pondered its fate. This winter, while looking for a quick and simple project to knock out… read more
I’ve completed a beautiful shawl with the Porcelain Berry Shawl crochet pattern, and I’m so pleased with the results. I used just one skein of Malabrigo Lace. The pattern allows you to easily resize your project, so I worked a few extra pattern repeats to enlarge the shawl and use up the rest of the yarn. The pattern has options to create… read more
Using my own handspun yarn has made some of my crochet projects even more enjoyable and rewarding. Single-ply lace weight This delicate scarf was made with baby suri alpaca yarn. Pattern: Alpine Frost Scarf Designer: Amy O’Neill Houck Source: Interweave Crochet Two-ply worsted weight This winter sweater for my thin-furred dog was made with merino wool yarn. I made… read more
This Ribbed Keyhole Scarf makes a great last-minute gift because the design is simple and the pattern works up so quickly. Only a few hours and one skein of worsted weight yarn! The scarf is worked in rows, leaving a “keyhole” opening on one end. This means you can have a cozy accessory that’s not super-long, but stays in… read more
The Tapered Scales Shawlette is a triangle-shaped mini shawl with lacy shells. The pattern is worked in rows from base to tip. It includes simple instructions on how to adjust the size of the accessory, so you can make a small shawlette or a full-sized shawl. In shawlette size as written, it only takes 400 yards of fingering-weight yarn. Download… read more
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