I absolutely LOVE being a yarn pattern designer! Many of the reasons I love it, most people roll their eyes at. Of course I love the creativity, most people get that but what I most enjoy is the process. Ripping and redoing and most likely ripping again and again.Another part of the process I enjoyContinue reading “A Day in the Life of a Yarn Pattern Designer”
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Crocheted Bow for My Sun Hat
I have this sun hat, and I’ve had it for a really long time. It was a $3 find at Wal-Mart. It sat on the dashboard of my truck for years, so that I’d have it wherever I needed it. Through the sun and everything it has survived.It went with me, folded in quarters, shoveContinue reading “Crocheted Bow for My Sun Hat”
“How do you find the time?”
Over the years I’ve had many people, mostly moms, ask me “How do you find the time?” to crochet or knit. My answer was usually “I just do.” While that wasn’t very helpful for them, it kept my sarcasm to a minimum. We find the time for the things that we want to do. IContinue reading ““How do you find the time?””
Swatch! Even it is “just” socks.
I was recently working on a sock design that required a different number of stitches than I usually work with for my socks. I learned this only after getting the sock made, from the cuff down, through the leg and went to divide for the heel and it wasn’t working the way that I wantedContinue reading “Swatch! Even it is “just” socks.”
US and UK terms in Crochet
I have a ton of crochet patterns in my library, 9,496 according to what I have logged in my Ravelry library, most have US terms, some have UK terms but what’s the difference and how do I know? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?The differences in US and UK terms is actually minimal and at first glance almostContinue reading “US and UK terms in Crochet”
2 x 2 Rib Bind Off
Keeping the pattern when binding off in ribbing can be difficult. I am using 2 x 2 rib in this post because I have the most experience with it due to a recent design project.I have found a way that I think looks smooth and even and doesn’t make the edge flare. If you areContinue reading “2 x 2 Rib Bind Off”
Acid Dyeing at Home
To try your hand at acid dyeing at home, following what I did in the tutorial you will need:-50g of fiber, yarn or fabric. If using yarn a hank is the best option for dyeing but balls and skeins work also. The results of dyeing a ball or skein will not be predictable.-2 packets ofContinue reading “Acid Dyeing at Home”
L.C. Got a Makeover!
It was tough decision, one of the harder ones I’ve had to make as a designer, but I ripped most of my L.C. original when it was 75% completed. When I started working the decrease rows for the fronts, the edge that is going to be sewn to the increase rows from the back didn’tContinue reading “L.C. Got a Makeover!”
My Top Picks for US Made Stitching Materials
I want to share with you my top picks, at the moment, for US made hooks, needles, yarn and notions. We’ve got it all. These are “bigger” small business family owned and operated companies. There are plenty of others out there and I welcome you to share your favorite in the comments. Brown Sheep CompanyContinue reading “My Top Picks for US Made Stitching Materials”
Latvian Braid
I have worked a Latvian braid in two different patterns. The first time was in a pattern that is no longer available but I have a photo of the braid I can show you. I went back to the pattern and it doesn’t give directions for how to work the braid, so I was leftContinue reading “Latvian Braid”