SALEM EARWARMER 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!

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POP-OUT MARKET 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!

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WATERMELON BEACH 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.

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EXPLORATIONS IN YARN PUNK | HOW TO TURN A GRAPHIC TEE INTO A DRESS

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.

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CHUCKANUT SWEATER PATTERN

Wow, was this a fun little pattern to design! A textured, lightweight sweater made with squishy mohair yarn and a super-easy design. Of course I made my kitty a matching version and he loves it!

I have been dying to create a sweater out of this electric blue mohair yarn every since I got my hands on it! The color, the texture, the squish. It’s all been calling to me from it’s special spot on my yarn shelves. For this special pattern, I was inspired by the horizontal ribbing from my Muir Chalk Bag Pattern and created this delicious sweater using it.

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DAZZLING BIKE KOOZIE PATTERN

Crochet your own traveling bike koozie! This quick and easy koozie can be attached to your bike frame for transporting cans and coffee cups around town. Made with Red Heart Yarn’s Reflective Yarn, it will also add to your bike safety and make you reflective at night! Win-win!

I have been playing around with Red Heart’s Reflective Yarn for the past month and LOVING all the outdoor oriented pattern possibilities! I had already been wanting, for quite some time, to design a bike-compatible koozie and realized I finally had the perfect yarn for the job. Now I can carry my can of La Croix easily on my bike, while also increasing my bike’s reflectivity/safety all at once!

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LUMINOUS LEG WARMERS PATTERN

Enjoy evening walks? Bike home from work? Just enjoy surprising everyone when the flash is on for a picture? Then give this awesome carry-along yarn a try and make yourself some cozy and reflective leg warmers for those chilly, dark mornings and evenings.

The secret to a pair of luminous leg warmers? A carry-along reflective thread! What is a carry-along thread? It is when you crochet with two strands of fiber as if they are one. Check out Kreinik’s Reflective Yarn and turn any crocheted, knit, or woven piece of clothing into a nighttime safety garment! (Please make sure this is NOT the only thing you will wear at night for safety – get some lights and reflectors too!) You will not believe how bright your hats, cowls, and leg warmers can be with this simple addition to your projects.

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KOMA KULSHAN JUMBO BLANKET PATTERN

This fluffy throw blanket is made from beautiful jumbo yarn and a size U crochet hook, making it a fast and easy make!

Ever since I started crocheting, and especially since I started designing, I have dreamed of working with huge yarn like the Couture Jazz jumbo yarn I used in this pattern. And let me tell you, I was not let down! I grabbed my biggest hook yet – a lovely wooden jumbo hook, sized U (25mm) – and got down to business. As you might guess, working with big yarn like this is fast! You will love how quickly your project progresses and seeing all the standard crochet stitches enlarged. There is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to mastering the technique of crocheting with jumbo yarn, but it is worth it! Plus, next time someone comes by and asks you where you got that gorgeous throw, you can tell them you made it.

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CHACO PONCHO PATTERN

Not only is this poncho one size fits all, but you can wear it 6 different ways! Simple and fun to crochet, but so versatile and cute to wear! Make one for yourself or a friend; either way it works up so quickly with chunky yarn and a large hook.

The Chaco Poncho can be worn in so many ways and is flattering on everyone. Add stripes and an edging detail, or keep it simple and elegant.

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ESCALANTE LACE WRAP PATTERN

Fun and colorful, but lightweight and elegant; this wrap will augment any outfit. Wear it over a fancy dress or throw it on a jean jacket. Versatile and beautiful, the Escalante Lace Wrap is always there when you need it.

I designed this lightweight wrap to be elegant, but still bright and fun. I was inspired by my Nana, who is always beautiful and elegant, but also spunky and the most cheerful person I know. I wanted a delicate wrap that could be dressed up or down; a piece of clothing that would go with everything, but also stand out in its simplicity and beauty.

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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.

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