One of my favorite colorwork tricks is to use a yarn with a slow color repeat in tandem with a coordinating solid on stitch patterns that are traditionally worked in two colors. The multi-colored yarn runs through its color pattern slowly giving you a lovely, usually subtle, ombre effect. Finished Size: 35” square including edging;… Continue reading Tangerine Dream Tunisian Lap or Baby Blanket
Damask is one of those designs that grew from my hook as I doodled. It doesn’t look at all like what I originally envisioned, but I love its Victorian look, and how it makes great use of the silky, drapey quality of the yarn. I was inspired by the meandering textures of old damask napkins… Continue reading Damask Wrap
The perfect crochet preemie hat for charity, the Lemon Peel hat is quick to stitch up in a DK weight cotton. It’s soft and comfy, with a little bit of texture, and will fit the preemie 1 size. To add this to your Ravelry queue or to purchase an ad-free PDF please visit the pattern… Continue reading Lemon Peel Preemie Hat
The Lodestar Square is a 12” crochet block, worked from the center out in two colors. Each point is outlined in front and back post stitches for a little added detail, and you can get all sorts of different looks depending on how/where you place the colors! Lodestar Square is part of the Moogly 2024… Continue reading Lodestar Square
Brassica is a free crochet baby blanket pattern that features crossed double crochet stitches and shells to show lots of texture. Make it in two colors as shown - I bet a gradient would look terrific as the B color - or one color for a more subtle look. Finished Size: 26” x 32” excluding… Continue reading Brassica Baby Blanket
Go from City Lights to a comfy fireside and keep your toes toasty with these quick-to-crochet slippers. They work up very quickly in a Super Bulky yarn on a 9.0mm hook, and are made in once piece from toe to cuff so there is no seaming at the end. This post may contain affiliate links.… Continue reading City Lights Slippers
Long, loose and lacy this crochet cowl can be worn wrapped once around the neck or twice. Use three colors as I did here, or make it all on one color if you prefer. So called because I crocheted this while touring Germany and Austria with a fun group of knitters and crocheters, and I… Continue reading Ruhpolding Cowl
Thick and comfy, with visual interest from both the textured stitching and the pop of the accent color, this free bulky weight crochet shawl pattern will be your go-to for chilly winter days and nights. The soft, bulky-weight yarn makes it quick to stitch as well. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make… Continue reading Woven Edge Shawl
Hang a Christmas Wreath in your kitchen with the super cute dishcloth! The 3D wreath adds visual interest AND scrubbing power 🙂 If you eliminate the hanging loop it would also make a great washcloth - a perfect quick gift, perhaps with some nice soap! This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a… Continue reading Christmas Wreath Crochet Dishcloth
This bucket hat is made of a soft cotton/acrylic blend yarn, and is crocheted all in one piece from the top down so there is no irritating seaming. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links I may be compensated at no additional cost to you. This… Continue reading Soft and Simple Crochet Bucket Hat
