Ellie Price

FRANCES SKIRT PATTERN

This high-waisted fall skirt is just begging to get on your hook and out in the world!

The Frances Skirt sits high on the waist and can be worn with or without leggings, taking us right into the fall and colder weather! It is incredibly comfy to wear and so easy to make. The sizing is easy to adjust to your exact waist and the yarn, Vanna’s Choice Lion Brand Yarn, is squishy and stretchy but will hold up to wear and washing. All around, it’s the perfect fall skirt to get in the mood for rainy days and chilly nights.

SQUAMISH COWL PATTERN

This “quilted” cowl is made by sewing together crocheted squares. Incredibly simple, the technique makes the cowl look more complex than it really is!

I wanted to create a cowl that had a lot of texture, but was very simple to work up. I chose to create ribbed squares, using double crochet, that I sewed together in an alternating pattern to create this patchwork look. I also love a good fringe and added one to the bottom edge of this cowl.

HOW TO USE THE CHECKBOXES ON PATTERNS

Have you been wondering why my patterns have checkboxes? I created a tutorial to help you use these checkboxes while crocheting and following my patterns on the blog!

All of my patterns have checkboxes next to the crochet instructions. This was an intentional design to help readers and crocheters more easily follow my patterns from their phones and computers. It is a very simple and intuitive feature to use.

SERENITY BEANIE PATTERN

A chunky, easy to make beanie with options to finish with a bun opening or a delightful pompom. Which will you choose?

Jewel-toned beanies are so gorgeous! I love the stitch definition that this purple yarn gives to the berry cluster stitches. This hat can be finished as a bun beanie or regular beanie. Both versions are adorable.

SOUNDTRACK TO LIFE ON THE ROAD

When living on the road, you end up spending a lot of time driving and listening to music. After a year of #vanlife we found that these were our 6 favorite albums.

Some places that we traveled to during our year on the road were remote and far out of cell range. Thus enter an old iPod packed with music from our college years. We would sometimes be out of service range for weeks (this was especially true in Baja California) and would survive the long days of driving with this loaded iPod. Discover our favorite albums after a year of listening!

STARBURST GRANNY SQUARE SHORTS/SKIRT PATTERN

These soft cotton shorts are a dream to make and feel amazing to wear. Throw them on over a swimsuit for the beach or just around town when it’s hot. Incredibly comfy, they can turn into your lounge or jammy bottoms this fall. I never want to take them off!

I am so pleased with how these shorts turned out! I used to hate making granny squares – something about the repetitive crocheting did not interest me – but as I get more into making my own clothes I have started to enjoy designing them by just using granny squares. This simple pattern works like a custom recipe – even with a skirt option. Read on to learn how to make your own pair of shorts or skirt!

5 FAVORITE DESTINATIONS ON THE ROAD

On a road trip? Wondering where to camp and climb in the southwest? Find out where the best destinations for vanlife are and what to do at each spot!

When traveling around the southwest in a minivan for a year you put a lot of miles on your car and see a lot of beautiful places, but some places stand out. Some destinations were planned and some we stumbled upon- those were the best. These are my 5 favorite destinations from our vanlife road trip and ones that you should take time to visit too!

PRIDE CHALK BAG PATTERN

This sweet little chalk bag only uses half-double crochet and the beautiful Lion Brand Yarn Color Waves yarn to create the perfect Pride chalk bag! Wear it proudly!

We just had our local Pride festival last month and it inspired me to design this beautiful rainbow Pride chalk bag! Pride month should be every month! Show off your Pride on the wall with this colorful, handmade chalk bag. If you can half-double crochet, you can make this chalk bag!

9 THINGS WE COULD NOT LIVE WITHOUT ON THE ROAD

All things we could NOT live without on the road! Find out what items were most useful when living in our van for a year and how you can pack for your own #vanlife adventure!

We definitely lived a minimalist life on the road; we bought a used mini-van, finished it out with a cheap futon, and packed everything on in!

There were a few things we could NOT live without though! Most of them were inexpensive, a few we splurged on, but all were necessary to a happy and healthy #vanlife experience. Read on to find out my favorite and most useful items after a year on the road living out of our van.

DYLAN DINOSAUR CHALK BAG PATTERN

This Dino is ready to rock! Adorable and easy to crochet- only single crochet needed. Check out the pattern and make your own!

The last in my series of big, bright, beautiful chalk bags, Dylan Dinosaur is ready to get out and play! Use either the Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn or Lion Brand Yarn Color Made Easy Yarn. The primary colors pop on the wall and everyone will wonder where you got it! Work it up on your rest day and go shred!

SHARKIE SHARK CHALK BAG PATTERN

The catch of the day! Impress your friends at the crag and the gym with this fabulous shark chalk bag. It works up quickly with bulky yarn and fun features. Optional liner and sturdy yarn makes it perfect for the outdoors!

I first designed this chalk bag on the road last year and it has gotten so much love ever since! Everywhere I go I am asked where I got my chalk bag and it is so fun to tell people I made it myself! Making silly and vibrant chalk bags is a blast. I am really enjoying how versatile the shape is. Plus chalk bags are such an overlooked way to show off your style. Let’s mix it up and get some cuties like this Sharkie out in the world.