I’m so excited to share an easy crochet shawlette pattern for the Make it for Me! Crochet-a-Long with ELK Studio. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, one of my goals for 2016 I want to be more adventurous with color in projects that I crochet for myself. I usually stick to my favorite colors (purples … Read more
Every year, I try to make special handmade holiday gifts for my mom and sister. Back in October, I came across some beautiful yarn at the Farmers Market, and knew it had to become a gift for my mom. This post contains affiliate links. This is a beautifully soft, Merino wool from the Catskill Merino … Read more
Since I live in New York City, I tend to think about heavier winterwear for holiday gifts. For the past few years, my sister has been living in the South (first in New Orleans and now in Houston), so I’ve had to think about gifts that might be a little lighter, like today’s summer slouchy … 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
Earlier this year, I shared the free knitting pattern for the Cupcake Hat. Since then, I’ve had requests for a crochet cupcake hat pattern and today I’m sharing it. 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 the sample … Read more