Welcome to my themed blog series, Crochet Specialty of the Month! Each month in 2015, I’ll feature a specialized crochet technique, stitch pattern, or project type through several posts. As part of this month’s focus on broomstick lace, I’m sharing an interview today with Jennifer Raymond (formerly Jennifer Crowley) from Tinking Turtle Designs. Jennifer is Virginia-based … Read more
I’m excited to share my first free knitting pattern on the blog today, a knit cupcake hat pattern! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. Yarn for this sample was generously provided by Skacel Collection. Back in September, 2014, my … Read more
Welcome to my themed blog series, Crochet Specialty of the Month! Each month in 2015, I’ll feature a specialized crochet technique, stitch pattern, or project type through several posts. As part of this month’s focus on broomstick lace, I’m sharing an interview today with Crystal Bucholz, the crochet designer and maker behind Crystalized Designs. Crystal … Read more
On Fridays, I share a link blast on Twitter and Facebook to get you excited about crocheting all weekend! Keeping with the #FlashbackFriday meme, I’m sharing patterns were first released at least 12 months ago. Here’s an archive of this week’s crochet kitchen picks! There are over 30 patterns in all! All patterns and tutorials are free unless otherwise noted. … Read more
An Unconventional Aviator is a crochet aviator hat with a twist on the classic aviator design. The asymmetrical earflap hat was inspired by an iconic image of pioneering aviatrix, Amelia Earhart, used in Apple’s Think Different poster series. I love the mischievous look in her eyes! The yarn for the sample was generously provided by SHOKAY. … Read more