Last week, I shared one of my favorite designs for those fussy menfolk, the Walking in the Sand Scarf. (And, by fussy, I actually mean un-fussy: the guys who only want the plain stuff.) And, today I have another one! You may recall that my pattern for the Faux Mistake Rib Watchman’s Cap (in 8 … Read more
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
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