Life, the Universe, and Everything is an attractive and cozy handspun shawl. I stitched it using handspun yarn and a free, easy-to-follow pattern. The Crochet Shoulder Wrappers group on Ravelry is a very active, friendly, and energetic group of crafters. They have at least three crochet-alongs (CALs) every month, and anyone can participate. It’s a fun way to discover new designs and enjoy… 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
Babies are so fun to crochet for. It’s all so adorable, and this free pattern for a newborn pixie bonnet is no exception. The short amount of time that it takes to finish an adorable and cozy little hat is so worth it, despite the fact that they’ll grow out of it almost as fast. I know four couples who are expecting wee… 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
Combining yarn dye lots can lead to some unexpected color shifts in your project. It’s always best to purchase enough yarn of the same dye lot (found on the yarn’s label) so that you make sure you have plenty of yarn to finish your project. When that’s not an option, there are a few ways you… 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
Circles to Squares is an afghan constructed with crochet motifs in different sizes. I added a bit of handmade coziness to our couch by finally finishing up this lap blanket. It was a long-term project that I slowly worked on over the past year or so. It’s satisfying to finish up something that has been in progress… 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 crocheted pink pup sweater was stitched to size for my little dog. Mila loves to go anywhere we go. Even though she stays active, her small frame and thin fur sometimes leave her shivering! I chose pure wool for her sweater, so she would still be warm when she gets snow-damp. I’m not sure how this bright,… read more
Core spinning involves wrapping fibers around a strand of spun yarn. The fibers cover the strand of yarn, which becomes the “core” of the new yarn. You can use virtually anything for a core: another strand of handspun, thread, commercial yarn… Here I used a commercial fingering weight acrylic yarn that’s been sitting in my stash… 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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