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
Stitch a comfy new accessory with the Bistro Beanie crochet pattern. Relax in style with this casual slouch hat. A hot cuppa and a good book are optional, but recommended. The hat is quick to make and the stitch pattern is simple, which makes this a great project for on-the-go crocheting. I also like to crochet while enjoying a good audiobook or TV show. It’s… read more
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
Add a pop of color to your wardrobe without the whole bulky sock with this quick crochet boot cuff pattern! These little cuffs peek out from above your boots and can be worn straight, folded, or upside down. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn and is written in 4 different sizes. This project is quick and easy, and the… read more
This amigurumi crochet pattern is just right for a small spring project. These bunnies were so much fun to make, and the design is adorable. This was sort of a new thing for me, because I love making plushies but I don’t usually add extras such as fabric. I used embroidery floss and glue to attach the pieces to the ears… 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
The Flowers and Tiles Top has been added to my wardrobe and I’m very pleased! This crochet pattern is worked in motifs with a ribbed border. The ribbing around the edges took a long time, and almost as much yarn as all of the motifs. The ribbing was designed to be knitted, but I used crochet post… 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
Add a bit of flare to any wardrobe with this free crochet pattern! These colorful little wrist cuffs peek out from under your sleeves. These Flared Cuffs work up quickly with just over 100 yards of worsted weight yarn. Great for quick holiday gifts! Download the free pattern here. Pattern: Flared Cuffs Designer: Jenn Wolfe Kaiser Source: Life Adorned read more
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