Spanish Siesta
Get ready for a modern take on Flamenco! Though there’s no polka dots or ruffles, the puffs of this top are reminiscent of polka dots, and because of their weight, this top flows and moves very similarly to a ruffled blouse! The pretty purple stripes are also vibrant like traditional flamenco dresses, and this top…
Hibiscus Tee
Welcome! I’ve been a bit MIA lately (the whole family had covid, and then I took a much-needed break from social media), but today I’m back with the much-delayed release of the Hibiscus Tee! This is a fun lacy floral top with a simple hdc bodice. The floral lace yoke is lovely and light, and…
Hibiscus Sunhat
Today there’s 6 inches of snow on the ground, and yet I’ve been in a spring mood for a month. So because of that, the Hibiscus Sunhat has been born! This fun sunhat works up quickly, and the lacy flowers add beautiful detail. What’s more, with small tight stitches (think amigurumi), the brim of this…
Rose Garden Purse
My next creation is a little bit different. Today I get to introduce you to the Rose Garden Purse. This purse was a natural continuation of the Rose Garden Tee, a recently published colorwork knit. The matching purse is crocheted, and the instructions come in two ways: colorwork and cross-stitch. You can find the pattern on…
Rose Garden Tee
I am so excited to show you my newest make. The Rose Garden Tee is a lovely lightweight knit with a rose garland around the yoke. This knit sweater is SO light and airy, perfect for a spring or summer walk through a rose garden! The roses are also written two ways, embroidery method and…
Crystal Chevron Knit Sweater
Okay people, it’s time for my FIRST KNIT SWEATER release! I actually made this sweater back in November, and have been wearing it ever since. I even joined my testers and made a second one – I NEVER make a second of anything, but I liked this sweater so much, I just had to. Plus,…
Lazy Loops Pillow
It’s time for something new – I don’t think I’ve ever released a PILLOW pattern before! This pattern is great for two reasons. 1 – You get to practice the loop stitch. If you don’t know what the loop stitch is, or how to do it, go HERE and you can find the FREE tutorial…
Janet’s Tessellation Cowl
Today I’d like to introduce you to Janet’s Tessellation Cowl. This lovely two-tone tessellation cowl is lightweight and perfect for a fall day. Worked in the waistcoat stitch, this cowl mimics knit, and makes the colorwork crisp and neat. This cowl was a gift for my mother-in-law, Janet, so you can see how imaginative I…
Winter Solstice
It’s finally time for the final installment of the Seasonal Selection! The Winter Solstice is about a month overdue, but it’s now ready for release! This textured DK pullover is the perfect winter sweater! With the snowflake collar it’s perfect for seasonal wear, but it’s also non-denominational for after the holidays, too. The snowflake designs…
Double Diamond Unisex Adult Pullover
This unisex sweater is the perfect blend of modern simplicity in the yoke and lower body, and bold texture in the fun diamonds. It’s the perfect everyday pullover! The intricate diamond pattern in two contrasting colors is eye-catching and the sweater has a straight-body silhouette, perfect for every body type! And the best part: there’s…
Windows to the Soul – A Mommy and Me SET!!
With fun cutouts in a lovely wave pattern, this top is sure to be a staple in your fall and winter wardrobes! The simple hdc bodice works up fast, and is form fitted, for every body type! This yoke top blouse works up seamlessly, and the simple body stitches work up nice and fast. You can…
Film Noir Twist
Introducing the Film Noir Twist Pullover! This loose-fitting top is great for lounging around the house, or wearing out and about! Instructions are given for single-color construction as well, and there’s NO SEAMING except for the twist in the front! It’s all crocheted together as it’s worked! You can find the pattern on both Ravelry and…
Autumn Equinox
Introducing the Autumn Equinox Sweater, the third installment in the Seasonal Selection! This is a lightweight fall sweater, complete with falling leaves! Perfect for a crisp autumn day! The maple leaves are beautifully detailed, tho – fair warning – they’re a little fiddly! I think the fiddly-ness is worth it, tho, because I plan to wear this…
Zig Zag Summer Blouse
Introducing the Zig Zag Summer Blouse! This is a fun fitted yoke top blouse with zig zag cutouts around the collar and base! This tight-fitting top is sure to be a staple in your summer collection! The simple colorwork keeps it fun and interesting, while the zig zag cutouts keep it from weighing down. You can find the…
Napa Valley Lace Blouse
Introducing the Napa Valley Lacy Blouse! This is an elegant lace top that you’ll want to wear every day! The open shell design creates a fun mesh lace that pairs well with your favorite tank top. You can even increase the length and make it into a full-length pullover beach coverup! You can find the pattern…
Summer Solstice
Introducing the Summer Solstice Adult Blouse! This is yoke top sweater with leaf detailing, for someone with the greenest thumb! Make it in cotton with short sleeves for warm summer nights, or bring the summer into cooler months with acrylic or wool and long sleeves! The possibilities are endless! The leaf detailing also comes with picture…
Summer Breeze Kids Blouse
This is the Summer Breeze Kids Top! This cute as a button fingerweight child size top is perfect for that special skein or two of hand-dyed yarn. I needed a quick kids top for my little one for the summer, and this skein jumped off my shelf and onto my hook! And it’s a super…
Brave Bronto Kids Unisex Sweater
This is the Brave Bronto Kids Unisex Sweater! I recently realized something: nearly every crochet children’s item I see is for girls. But two of my really good friends just had boys, and I wanted to make sure they had something special! And since I consider dinosaurs to be unisex, this is a fun unisex…
Miami Floral Sleeveless Top
This is the Miami Floral Blouse! This is a fun sleeveless blouse with floral cutouts under the bust. This top is sure to be a staple in your spring collection! The floral designs keep it fun and interesting, while the main body is more subdued and simple. It’s perfect for a quick an easy weekend project…
Bermuda Triangle
This is the Bermuda Triangle Blouse! This is a fun and flirty yoke top blouse with triangle cutouts around the collar and the short sleeves. This tight-fitting top is sure to be a staple in your spring collection! The triangle designs keep it fun and interesting, while the main body is more subdued. It’s perfect for…
Neapolitan Blanket
I cannot even tell you how excited I am to show you this blanket! This blanket is the epitome of my style. It starts off with diamond filigree motif in brown, transitions to white with puff hearts and ladder alternations, and finishes with pink treble shells with intervening v-stitches! Now that’s a lot of different…
Spring Equinox Adult Blouse
This Spring Equinox sweater is a perfect lightweight top for a garden party! Make it with long sleeves for cooler nights, or in cotton and short sleeves for bustling about during the day! I designed this top for my mother, who just loves anything with flowers. I wanted it to be a bit more demure,…
Valentine Shrug
This heavy shrug with lovely texture has multiple options, so it’s a perfect fit for everyone! Make it with sleeves or without, with the collar or without! So many options in just one pattern! And since the key measurement is from elbow to elbow, one size fits ALL – up to 5X!!! Also, if you don’t really…
Valentine Lace Blouse
With big treble shells, this Valentine Lace top is sure to please! It’s the perfect loose-fitting hot day summer top! Throw it on over a tank to go out, pair it with some nice jeans for a fun date! You can even repeat the open shell pattern to your mid-thigh to make a fun and…
Venetian Sweater
This sweater is sure to become your new favorite! It’s a yoke top sweater with eyelets and sideways puff for interest, and with the texture of the puff stitches, this loose-fit sweater is sure to become an often-worn staple in your closet! Made with trebles and single crochets, the light flowiness of this DK sweater…
Double Diamond Beanie Hat and Fingerless Gloves
So, you all know how much I LOVE texture, right? Well, I think I’ve made my best hat yet! Check this out: It has picots. It has Puffs. It has a Diamond Trellis Stitch – but a DOUBLE LAYER of them! I can’t tell you how fun this hat looks when it’s done. And it’s…
London Sweater, Adult Sizes
Sometimes you just need something cozy. Whether it’s for the added layers when going out, or maybe you want just an extra bit of warmth for that light fall day, the London Sweater is for you. This design features a new twist on cabling. The spaces between cables are anchored, so the holes are not as…
Sunshine Puff Sweater
If you are looking for the perfect sweater with texture and interest, then welcome! You’re in the right place! The Sunshine Puff Sweater is a delightful sweater that you’ll want to wear forever. As with all my sweaters, I try to make them size inclusive, so this sweater comes in sizes Small (32″) to 5XL…
One Sided Love Sweater
The One Sided Love is an asymmetrical sweater with puff hearts on one side. This is a lovely EASY pattern for a sweater. Made of mostly half-double crochets, this sweater is cozy and warm, but has lovely texture to keep it interesting! The heart puffs only on one side of the sweater, both rising vertically…
Flannel Beanie and Cowl Set
With multiple sizes, this beanie and cowl set is sure to please! Make one for every member of the family! This set has both color and a little texture, making it a lovely interesting piece to add to your wardrobe. With multiple sizes, this beanie and cowl set is sure to please! Make one for…
Rows of Love
Let me introduce you to you the Rows of Love Bag! With the texture of the puffs and ridges from the post stitches, this bag is sure to be a hit at any event. I used three rows of Heart Puffs, separated by lines of post stitches, keeping it orderly while still showing off how…
Hugs and Kisses Tote Bag
I LOVE texture, and this bag has so much texture and character! I used a new version of a long loop stitch, and a very tall X, separated by lines of post stitches, keeping it orderly while still showing off how special each stitch is! Plus, it has the added benefit of functioning as a great…
Butterflies and Daisies Pocket Shawl
I’ve officially jumped on the pocket shawl bandwagon, BUT I’ve done it in my own way. This pocket shawl is lightweight and lacy. The butterflies flying up from each pocket are reminiscent of an entire flock of them flying from flower to flower, and the lovely intarsia/colorwork daisies add a fun floral dimension to the…
Leafy Cover Up
This Leafy Cover Up is perfect for those hot spring and summer beach days! I love lace, and these large leaves leave enough space between them to just barely qualify! The repeat pattern is created by simple doubles and chains, so this is a nice easy pattern for beginners. You can find the pattern on…
Tulip Bouquet Shawl
If you love spring and flowers, this lovely cotton shawl is for you! (And be sure to check out the matching tote bag, too!) This shawl is HUGE. I’m not a small girl, and it’s perfect for me. The best part? NO END WEAVING, because the ends are just turned into fringe! And you know I…
Off to the (Farmers) Market Bag
The Off to the (Farmer’s) Market Bag is the best expandible bag. Don’t you just love open shell patterns? They’re so light an airy, and make the perfect simple stretchy fabric for an eco-friendly reusable market bag! Going to the farmer’s market? You’re going to need this bag to fit ALL your veggies and flowers!…
Lite Long Loop Shell Shawl
This Lite Long Loop Shawl is the perfect accessory every event! Work it up in lace weight yarn and it’s perfect for a summer party, or use a worsted weight wool for fall evenings when it’s starting to get chilly. This is an Asymmetric Triangle Shawl, and will be straight on one end and taper…
Puff Showcase Tote Bag
Today I have to introduce to you the Puff Showcase Tote Bag. I LOVE texture, and this bag screams texture from the mountaintop. I used FIVE different puff stitches, separated by lines of post stitches, keeping it orderly while still showing off how special each stitch is! You can find the pattern on both Ravelry…
Spring into Fall Designs 