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 love playing with different crochet techniques, like broomstick lace. Back in the day, broomstick lace was also known as the peacock stitch. I had some lovely Cascade Yarns Casablanca in Peacock leftover after making the Rippling Peacock Scarf, and I decided to combine the peacock stitch with this peacock colorway to design the Peacock … Read more
A few weeks ago, I was chatting with members of the Underground Crafter Ravelry group about a summer crochet-a-long (CAL). Everyone agreed that the project should be both portable (for summer travel) and lacy (so it could be used right away). This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) … Read more
Quadrilateral, a broomstick lace shawl is a deceptively simple rectangular shawl pattern. Although lacy, the size makes it cozy and luxurious. The pattern includes a step-by-step broomstick lace tutorial. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by the now defunct Schaefer Yarn Company. Yarn for the tutorial was provided by … Read more
Earlier this year, I was invited by the yarn dyer, Stitchjones, to create a one-skein project for her Yarnageddon Yarn Club. I didn’t have any project idea in mind until the yarn arrived. The yarn is a stunning and vibrant semi-solid red, and my picture doesn’t do it justice. Sharon (a.k.a. Stitchjones) included a note saying that the yarn … Read more