Just-a-Bowl
I had originally made this pattern to use as part of a review of different fabric stiffeners but only one company responded. As a result, I decided to make this a pattern for a granny doily and a small…
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Patterns
Grandma Spiked My Ripple Blanket
Granny squares are regaining popularity but I really didn’t want to do more squares. A ripple seemed like it would be fun but still wasn’t tickling my fancy. After some thought, I suddenly realized that a spike stitch would make…
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Crocodile Kerchief
One of the things I enjoy adding to my designs is the ability to easily adjust them. This kerchief is one of those kinds of designs. You start with one crocodile stitch then just keep adding a…
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Windy Prairie Scarf
When I’m able to, I try to create a pattern for yarns I’m sent for review. While I’m not always able to, when you have yarns as wonderful as those from Windy Valley Muskox, they just beg to be made…
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Figuring Out a Crocodile Stitch Pillow Edging
My nephew, Cody, was getting married and my sister asked if I would make the ring bearer pillow. I really wanted to crochet a lace edging for it but didn’t want it to be just any lacy edging. After…
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Star Light Star Bright Tutorial
This isn’t so much a pattern as a tutorial for making six pointed stars and joining them as you go. Add as many or as few as you like, in whatever colors you want. Make just enough to attach to…
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Tincture of Spring Purse
This purse was designed specifically to use up some of my remaining stash of Wildflower DK yarn. The yarn has already been made into two hats, one of my own design, but I still had quite a bit left. This…
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Tangleweb Afghan or Wrap
While cobwebs are not a welcome addition to most homes, spiders are some of the most helpful creatures on earth and this afghan celebrates them. Instead of placing the spider stitches in straight rows, this pattern alternates the stitches, snuggling…
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Santa’s Hat Ornament
This hat makes a sweet ornament for your Christmas tree. It works up quickly so you can make several in time for your holiday decorating. You can use any weight yarn or even crochet thread to whip this up. Of…
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African Flower HotPad
Once I’d made the potholders using this motif, I realized that they would make an interesting hot pad. After some finagling, I figured out how to lay out the motifs to make a double layered hot pad that will protect…
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