With the increasing capabilities of AI the internet is becoming saturated with more and more realistic looking ‘fake’ images and, crochet is no exception. AI generated pictures of crochet items are being used to trick unsuspecting makers into thinking something is a real crochet item designed and made by a real person. This, understandably, leads to a lot of frustration…
Did you ever see a crochet piece and wonder how they made that? How it’s constructed and what stitches were used? I mean normally you’d just go look at the pattern, but what if there isn’t one? Or you’re like me and want to put your own twist on it and make it your own? That’s how this design started…
Welcome to this round-up of free crochet patterns featuring beautiful tops for the up coming spring and summer seasons! There’s lots of fun designs here for you to make or just to inspire you. I love looking at what other crochet designers create and sometimes I get ideas to kick start my own creative design ideas. I recently produced my…
Whenever I start to think about a new design I always go look around and see what’s out there. I look at styles, elements, details, design, then from there I start to develop my own design, incorporating a little bit from here and there, then adding my own twist and style to create something new and unique. I’ve been thinking…
I just love how this beanie turned out – it’s so colorful and cute! I drove all the way to Hobby Lobby a few months ago and picked up a small stash of some of their beautiful yarn. Wanting to make something with what I’d bought, I decided to use some ‘I Love this Cotton’ for this project. The cotton…
This design combines ideas from my Fast-Forward Chevron Purse and the many patterns I produced using the millstone stitch. I got a little inspiration from a zig-zag hearts design I saw on You Tube. I wanted to make a fun little coin purse similar to one I’d bought in a clothing store years ago before I learned to crochet. The…
I recently got myself a set of these lovely Clover Amour Crochet Hooks. I’d heard so many great things about them and had been dreaming of one day owning a set. However, they’re kind of pricey, and with my super frugal nature I just had to wait for a good deal. That day finally came and at last I got…
I love designing crochet items for women and sometimes children but thought it was time I offered something for men. You know, because they need things too! I’d had this lovely skein of cream and black Lion Brand Scarfie yarn for a while but hadn’t been able to decide what to make with it. Since the yarn already had different…
Here is the pattern for the gloves to match the slouch hat pattern I released last week. I really love this texture combined with the gorgeous colors of the yarn I picked out. These fingerless gloves are soft and cozy but not too heavy. They’ll be perfect for keeping hands warm in a chilly office this winter. The design may…
As we edge into Fall I’m starting to get excited about all the wonderful crochet accessories I’ll be able to wear soon. I’ve enjoyed making sun hats this summer but there is so much more versatility when it comes to winter hats and matching accessories too! I’ve also had lots of fun creating crochet bags and experimenting with different stitches,…