For this design, I wanted to experiment with working vertically using slow changing variegated yarn to highlight the rows of the piece. Adding an increase in at the top, like a partial chevron, meant that the rows would fall diagonally. I didn’t want the hemline to be A-symmetric so I adjusted row lengths to form a zig-zag hemline. The pattern…
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…
The design for this project came from a picture of a top I found a while ago. I liked the idea of creating a garment with a central focal point – kind of like a mandala you can wear! My goal was a light weight summer top so I chose a light cotton yarn. I love how the blue tones…
For this project I wanted to create a soft and cozy blanket with intricate detail. Leaning on my recent designs, such as the Chevron Hearts Wallet, Chevron Cascade Pocket Wrap and Cascade Beanie, I developed this zig-zag blanket design. The small zig-zags allow for the finished piece to be more rectangular in shape as opposed to a parallelogram or chevron…
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…
My little guy just loves fire trucks! He loves all the big trucks and machines, but fire trucks are his favorite. I guess because they are the loudest! He can hear them coming from down the road and rushes to the window to look, yelling ‘FIRE TRUCK!’ as it roars on by. I’ve been wanting to do more sewing for…
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…
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…