I love the feel of alpaca yarn. It’s so soft and silky. It’s just perfect for wearing around the neck, especially if you have sensitive skin. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for this sample was generously provided by Galler Yarns. I also loved marled yarns where two different colors of fiber are twisted together … Read more
I love crochet ripples. They are just so fun to make and wear. The Valiant Stripes Scarf uses a bold ripple pattern to make a statement scarf. It’s perfect for cold weather and it makes a great “game day” scarf in team colors. I love textures and in this scarf, I played around with something … Read more
Since this summer, I’ve been writing a monthly guest post on charity crochet for Oombawka Design Crochet. The Drawstring Beanie with Yarrow Flower pattern was originally published as one of those posts, and I’ve updated the pattern to include four additional sizes. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to … Read more
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to design a lacy crochet triangle shawl pattern with Yarnbox, a (now-defunct) monthly yarn subscription club. I love working with new yarns, and in this case, I got the chance to use tencel for the first time. (Tencel is a plant-based rayon fiber.) This post contains affiliate links. … Read more
I first encountered yak yarn at Vogue Knitting Live 2013, when I came across the mYak booth. (I later interviewed Paola from mYak about her company’s sustainable partnership with Tibetan yakherders here.) This post contains affiliate links. The yarn for the sample was generously provided by SHOKAY. Last year, I was introduced to another brand … Read more