I've said it before and I'll say it again: everyone needs dishcloths! These patterns are based around the double crochet stitch, which is one of the basics, but can be modified in many different ways. Scroll down to see how I used DC to create three very different looking dishcloths that are still ...
Combination House Scarf
A bit of trivia for you: I was the co-host and producer of a Harry Potter podcast called Spinner's Cast for a few years when the Harry Potter books were first being published. During that time I attended Harry Potter movie premieres (for Order of the Phoenix I sat next to the actor who plays Percy ...
McSweeney Cardigan
NOTE: This is a revised version of the pattern. The original had a copying error in it! Many thanks to Linda for pointing it out and letting me know! It's not quite a vest; it's a short sleeved cardigan! The fit is meant to be oversized with the three panels forming short sleeves. I came up with ...
Tuesday Craft Corner: Pearl Pinky Ring
Okay friends, I have a confession. I'm an addict. As in, I'm addicted to buying items from chic NYC boutiques online. It's... becoming a problem. So far I've ordered something from Catbird every week for the past month. To curb my need for trinkets and candles, I opted to make one of the items on ...
Pentapoint Wrap
I love a good triangle shawl and I love an oversized wrap - so I made both with this Pentapoint Wrap! The pentapoint refers to the points of the five granny triangles that make up this design. It's a good project to use up yarn scraps! I'd love to see this with some prints and patterned yarn mixed ...
Learn How to Tunisian Crochet
Want to learn a new skill this week? If you can make a chain and pick up a loop, you can learn how to Tunisian crochet! The resulting fabric is dense and beautifully textured. You can make garments, blankets, afghans, and all manner of accessories - all you need is an extra long hook! I got my ...