I can’t explain what has come over me when it comes to my dog  and sweaters, but I blame it on the super soft Bernat “On the Fringe” yarn I saw while in the big-box-flourescent-light daze. It was so soft, and I knew Fred would love it, and then, well, it kind of looked like [...]

I’ve got to forewarn you that this month is going to be a parade of projects. Book projects, mag projects, lots of projects that I worked on quite some time ago are finally published. And my slightly-lazy-when-it-comes-to-blogging self has been remiss in posting. Mostly because I actually took a few days off like the rest [...]

I spent last week playing with ideas for holiday wreaths. Initially I jumped for the green because it seemed logical, but once I went stash diving I really wasn’t happy with any color combinations that worked with it. In checking out out the dollar section at Michael’s, I came across some pretty glass bird ornaments [...]

Now that I’ve been teaching my Craftsy classes for a little over six months, I wanted to do a roundup to show you what some of my students have made, and post some of the feedback. I know it can be a little scary to sign up for a class without really knowing what you [...]

Okay, I know it’s early. But I saw this cute tutorial over at Good Knits and I couldn’t help myself.

This wreath took about an hour to make. It’s not hard to do (it’s pretty much the same technique as  my Embellished Flip Flops), just tedious. I changed the edging to shells for mine, and I [...]

Last Friday I checked the mailbox and found the newest issue of Interweave Crochet Accessories- yay! It is packed with over fifty projects–a lot of shawls, hats, and scarves, plus some home decor–just perfect for planning your holiday gifts.  I have two patterns in it, as well.

First up is the Jeanne Lois Bandit, a triangular [...]

After a long day at the yarn shop, this is about what it looks like at our house.

Yep, still yarn dreaming even after working with it all day. I’m hooking a secret project with Malabrigo Arroyo that will be available sometime next year… Freddie decided to cuddle up to the yarn instead of fighting it [...]

Greetings, crafty hookers. This weekend I thought I would run a little promotion in my Ravelry store to thank those of you who read my blog, follow me on Twitter, and/or like me on Facebook –or, just know someone who does! From now until midnight (CST) on Halloween, get 20 percent off of any PDF [...]

As a designer, I do a lot of swatching. Whether just for fun or with a specific idea in mind, making swatches gets me in the groove of crocheting, and in an almost meditative way, lets my mind wander to think of new ideas.

Sometimes I look at the swatches I have already made, and am [...]

So, I know it’s a little early to be thinking about the holidays coming up–after all, I just hung my Halloween decorations. But, as I was searching for something quick and fun to offer as a class in November, I came across some leftover Noro Silk Garden Sock in my stash (I used the rest [...]