I’ve been admiring the ingeniousness of the Japanese Knot bag concept for a while. I think it’s really clever how it closes so simply by looping the long strap through a short one. So, I thought I’d have a go at designing one and came up with this cute little wrist pouch. This small bag is perfect for holding the…
Just in time for Valentine’s Day I crocheted this cute little purse and I love how the pink hues of the variegated cotton yarn really pop against the stormy grey background. I had a lot of fun designing this sweet little bag and I’ve written out the pattern so you can make it too! It would make a great Valentine’s…
This week I decided to make myself a new purse. I’m quite picky when it comes to bags so designing and making my own allowed me to customize it just the way I wanted. I had something fun yet practical in mind. It needed enough room inside for my things without being enormous. I wanted a long strap since I…
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 am delighted to present my latest design: The Chevron Cascade Pocket Wrap! This design started out with a request from a friend for a poncho or pocket wrap/shawl to keep her warm this winter. In searching for inspiration, I found the incredibly popular Perfect Pockets Shawl by Sonja Hood. My friend liked this one but asked for something longer…
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 love playing with cotton yarn and adore all the different colors it comes in. Since it’s almost Valentine’s Day I thought it was time to use more cotton and develop a different kind of heart design. Using the diagonal ribbing technique found in my Color Splash Sun Hat and Fast-Forward Chevron Purse designs, this pattern uses variegated yarn to…
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,…
Wow! Can you believe it’s time to go back to school already? Where did the summer go? With my oldest starting school this time I thought I’d make him a special back pack for the occasion. He loves bright colors, cars, trucks, building, running, jumping, all the typical boy things so I came up with this bright orange Construction back…
This week I have a new bag pattern for you! I had a lot of fun designing and making my FAST FORWARD CHEVRON PURSE and it proved to be very popular too. So, I thought it would be fun to design another bag with a different stitch combination and make something a little bigger too. Here is what I came…