Like many others, I am a big fan of granny squares, especially when used in fun, creative, out-of-the-box ways. In my ideas book, I have sooooo many project ideas for use with granny squares and the granny stitch pattern, but haven’t taken much initiative to work them up so I decided a Granny-Spiration Challenge was… Read more
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The Holiday Stashdown CAL 2016
I’ve had a strange year so far, and to be honest, completely forgot I signed up for this stashdown, but I had so much fun being a part of this last year – when I shared my Whimsical Sashay Cowl – so when I got a reminder email recently, I got to town on my… Read more
The Whimsical Sashay Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern
This Whimsical Sashay Cowl was designed for the Holiday Stashdown CAL 2015 – a Crochet-a-Long curated to help everyone complete some quick and cute last minute gifts using yarn out of their stash. Great idea! This is just one of the 15 designs so make sure you stop by to check it out and be… Read more
Sunflower Afghan Square – Free Crochet Pattern
This Sunflower Afghan Square was designed for the 2015 Mystery Lapghan CAL. I was inspired by a flower clip I made back in July (pattern not available yet), but I wanted to do a 6 petal version. As you can see, that didn’t work out as well as I hoped, but will be revisited in the coming… Read more
Cuatro Esquinas de Abuela Afghan Square – Free Crochet Pattern
This fun afghan square was designed for the 2015 Mystery Lapghan CAL. I originally only had one to be released October 16th, but I jumped at the opportunity to design another! The name for this square came from my mother. I knew I wanted either “Granny” or a form of ‘four’ to be in… Read more
Mystery Lapghan CAL – 36 Free Crochet Square Patterns
I’m excited to be joining the Mystery Lapghan CAL! I’ve teamed up with 29 other crochet designers to share 36 free crochet square patterns for a one-of-a-kind lapghan! Each pattern will be 6-inches square using a worsted or aran weight yarn – yarn symbol 4 and a size US-I/9 (5.5 mm) hook. HOW TO JOIN IN THE MYSTERY LAPGHAN CAL Every week, Monday, Wednesday,… Read more
Holiday Stashdown CAL 2015
I’m excited to be joining the Holiday Stashdown Crochet-a-long! I’ve teamed up with 14 other crochet designers to share 15 free crochet patterns for holiday gift and decoration projects with you! Each pattern will be a one-skein project, or a stashbuster/scrappy project, so you can work from your own existing yarn stash to make a… Read more