Book Review: Coastal Crochet by Karen Whooley

I’m sharing a review of a new crochet pattern book by Karen Whooley. This book features 12 patterns (well, really 13) inspired by the beaches and shores of California and the West Coast of the United States. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make … Read more

Crochet Pattern: Phoenix Wrap, Part 2: Side Panels

This is the second part of the Phoenix Wrap Crochet-a-Long, a free crochet pattern for a rectangular shawl available in 3 parts. This part is for the side panels, which add width to your Phoenix Wrap before the final border. The Phoenix Wrap makes a stunning statement shawl that can be worn in a variety … Read more

Crochet Pattern: Phoenix Wrap, Part 1: Center Panel

This is the first part of the Phoenix Wrap Crochet-a-Long, a free crochet pattern for a rectangular shawl available in 3 parts. This piece is the center panel, which determines the final length of your Phoenix Wrap. This part of the pattern also makes a great scarf by itself! This post contains affiliate links. I … Read more

How To Work with Hand Dyed Yarn by Karen Whooley | #Crochet #TipsTuesday

Today’s #TipsTuesday post is a guest post from Karen Whooley, the crochet designer, author, and teacher. Karen is going to share her tips for working with hand dyed yarn and introduce us to her new book, Coastal Crochet. If you love the beauty of hand dyed yarn but aren’t quite sure how to work with … Read more

Crafty Love Link Party #36 (August, 2018)

It’s hard to believe that fall is just around the corner. I’m getting back into making yarny gifts for the holidays. If you’re thinking ahead, too, you may want to check out my latest crochet-a-long, the Phoenix Shawl CAL. If you’re looking for something more holiday-specific, you may want to see this teaser post for … Read more

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