The chalk bucket for all! A cute, jean pocket gives this bucket flair and character and also holds your stuff!
This climbing chalk bucket is inspired by my local evergreen forests and also upcycling blue jeans; is there a better combination? I don’t think so!
Continue reading “POCKET FULL OF EVERGREENS CHALK BUCKET PATTERN”A “cat-tastic” pumpkin bag pattern that even glows in the dark! Use it to carry candy on Halloween or your chalk ball on the wall.
Aaaaand! Just in time for Halloween and and the fall season we have the Cat-O’-Lantern chalk bag! My partner (in climbing and life) and I always try to complete a night climb on Halloween and I cannot wait to take this “glowing” chalk bag with me this time!
Continue reading “CAT-O’-LANTERN CHALK BAG PATTERN”A lightweight wool beanie that is perfect for the autumn season; chevron shapes represent local mountain ranges and the ribbing keeps it comfy and cozy.
This beanie was inspired by our local mountains, the Twin Sisters. Mountains that I have now climbed and backpacked around numerous times. I love the beauty of where I live, and love to model my makes after natural scenery. That’s why it was a no-brainer to make this mountain beanie after our local Twin Sister mountain range. I am so happy with how it came out!
Continue reading “TWIN SISTERS BEANIE PATTERN”The perfect ear warmer for a spooooky fall! Or just anytime of the year if you are a cat lover like me. I modeled this kitty headband off of my own little black kitty and am thrilled with how it looks.
Since it is officially fall here in the Pacific Northwest, I have been lighting scented candles, listening to the rain fall, and watching The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch while I crochet on the couch with my cats next to me. All of this has inspired me to make a black cat earwarmer pattern, just in time for fall!
Continue reading “SALEM EARWARMER PATTERN”Mazama the Mountain Goat is ready for all your rock climbing needs! Make her in an afternoon and get out rock climbing! Everyone will wonder where you got such a precious chalk bag.
This little chalk bag is crocheted with acrylic yarn that has been brushed to create a fuzzy coat of fur. This quick pattern will remind you of the mountains and get you out climbing as soon as possible! Mountain goats are the cutest, so who doesn’t want one swinging from their harness?
Continue reading “MAZAMA MOUNTAIN GOAT CHALK BAG PATTERN”Crochet your own market bag that not only looks adorable, but stuffs into itself for compact and easy travel!
Spring has long sprung and it is the season of farmers markets and fresh veggies. I have been wanting to design a market bag for quite some time, but was not inspired enough until I had the idea to make one that stuffs into it’s own adorable drawstring bag. Now I can store the whole thing in my purse, backpack, or car and always have it at the ready! Plus the drawstring bag has a few colorful options – there’s something for everyone!
Continue reading “POP-OUT MARKET BAG PATTERN”This bright and roomy watermelon beach bag is coming everywhere with me this summer and may just be the perfect summer project bag – it can hold so. much. yarn.
Beach season is here and I don’t know about you, but I am ready! I love packing a bag for an afternoon on the beach and I designed this bag just for that purpose. I love the bobble texture on the front and especially the nice, thick comfy handles.
Continue reading “WATERMELON BEACH BAG PATTERN”Learn how to turn any t-shirt into a dress! Embrace the yarn punk lifestyle and start wearing your crocheted makes. This easy-peasy pattern works up quickly with double crochets.
Ready for the perfect #YarnPunk summer project? Take your favorite, well-loved graphic t-shirt and upcycle it into a summer sundress! You can add crocheted sleeves, a crocheted neckline, and a crocheted skirt – ALL without any sewing! Read on for your next summer garment project.
Continue reading “EXPLORATIONS IN YARN PUNK | HOW TO TURN A GRAPHIC TEE INTO A DRESS”I am passionate about inspiring others to find their creative niche and connect it to nature. The reason I started my blog was to inspire other makers to take their makes into the outdoors; to feel the peace and energy that I feel when I am outside. My goal is to spread the word that nature and yarn combine beautifully and anyone can join in – whether you look out the window while crocheting, create a warm hat to hike in, or climb a mountain with your yarn in your pack. I want to create a community around this idea, so I started the hashtag #wildyarning to get this rolling and am so excited to see people participating. I want everyone to have fun, both creating their makes and then taking them outside!
Continue reading “WILD YARNING | HOW TO COMBINE NATURE WITH YOUR CRAFT”This adorable manatee climbing chalk bag only uses half-double crochet and can be made in an afternoon! Celebrate summer days with this bright and fun chalk bag. Guaranteed to stand out in the gym or high up on the wall!
I had a request for a manatee shaped chalk bag, and how could I resist! Especially with this soft and lovely Lion Brand Jeans Yarn in Vintage that is perfect for the mottled, grey skin of a manatee.
Continue reading “MANATEE CHALK BAG PATTERN”Cute little banana-shaped chalk bag with three curling peels. The banana is created with simple techniques and all half-double crochet stitches.
I have been waiting all winter to create a banana-shaped chalk bag, it just felt like a design that should be made in the bright sunlight and here it finally is!
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