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DIAMOND SHAG THROW PILLOW PATTERN

Ready to try a faux fur crochet pattern that won’t drive you crazy??? I love the look of shaggy, furry yarn, but have such a hard time seeing the stitches! I came up with a simple way to use this yarn with increased stitch definition and it makes working with it so much easier.

SEA MONSTER CHALK BAG PATTERN

The all in one treat bag – chalk bag- costume! Wear it to the crag, or fill it with candy and wear it trick or treating!

This Halloween has inspired me to make a chalk bag that doubles as a costume AND a treat bag! I decided to use Caron Simply Soft yarn because of its softness and sheen. Plus it comes in perfect colors for little sea monsters!

SNOWCAPPED MOUNTAIN BOOKEND PATTERN

Keep your books upright and your door from slamming with an adorable, weighted 3D prism-shaped crocheted mountain.

This little mountain top can stand alone as a piece of art in your home or double as a bookend/doorstop. Easy tapestry techniques will help you make the snowline and keep your crochet neat and tidy. Stuff it with decorative sand or anything heavy you can pad inside.

AMABIE AMIGURUMI PATTERN

This Amabie amigurumi is an ancient Japanese spirit said to cure pandemics such as Covid-19. So crochet more Amabies and spread her healing power around!

This is quite the departure from the usual patterns I design geared toward wearables and the outdoors, but I was just so inspired by a recent 99 Percent Invisible podcast episode, that I had to create my own Amabie.

BLACK LIVES MATTER TAPESTRY SQUARE PATTERN

This week I dropped everything I was working on and focused on this pattern. I had been spinning my wheels and have been unable to form a thoughtful or coherent response to the recent abhorrent violence toward people of color, but I know how to crochet and I can help others through this craft that gives me so much peace.

SAIL AWAY TANK TOP PATTERN

This comfy and flattering top can be worn in so many ways! Whip up some granny squares and you’re halfway done with this top; it’s so fast and easy.

Cool breezes and that feeling of the sun on your shoulders; we all dream about summer – especially as we live through this unprecedented time of staying indoors. Busy your hands and still your heart with this quick and gratifying make. I have this design in mind since last summer and have loved seeing it in real life.

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.

EXPLORATIONS IN YARN PUNK | HOW TO CROCHET SLEEVES ON A JEAN JACKET

Learn how to crochet sleeves to any jacket or vest! Embrace the yarn punk lifestyle and start wearing your crocheted makes. This easy peasy pattern works up easily with double crochets.

If you haven’t heard of yarn punk, it is:

“An individual that incorporates yarn into their everyday lives with confidence to express oneself.”
yarnpunk.com

I love this idea and especially love the community sprouting around this concept and Vincent’s blog, it’s so welcoming and fun!

I decided to head on down my own yarn punk journey and started by adding crocheted sleeves to a jean jacket vest I had just embroidered my new logo on.

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.

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.

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.