Before I knew how to knit, I was always amazed by the look of stockinette stitch. (Funnily, now that I can knit, I am drawn to totally different textures!) This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by Lion Brand. I eventually learned that I could mimic the look of knit … Read more
I hate to stereotype, because I know a lot of men who are adventurous dressers. However. Every man that is on my handmade gift list is more… shall we say… picky. That’s why I designed the Walking in the Sand Scarf, a dude-approved, one-skein crochet scarf pattern. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive … Read more
I love ripples. But there’s something about having a clean, straight edge on a blanket that I really enjoy. So for this crochet ripple baby blanket, I chose a stitch pattern that creates the appearance of a ripple when striped, but keeps the edges straight. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at … Read more
Have you ever made a crochet prayer shawl? I’m not sure what the origin of prayer shawls is, but these comfort shawls are made for people going through difficult times, including medical treatment, mourning, and other crises. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by Red Heart Yarns. Shawl photos … Read more
This child’s blanket crochet pattern was originally designed to meet the donation requirements for Project Night Night which no longer accepts handmade blankets. It’s a School Night Night Child’s Blanket is a simple child’s blanket that is perfect for gifting or donating. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for this sample was generously provided by … Read more