Strand Over Fist

The perfect spring/summer accessory – Graffiti Mitts! This is my latest crochet pattern and it’s another easy and quick gift idea. I used a self striping yarn that makes them matching but not identical. You, of course, can make them solid or striped or totally different colors. Even if you are a new crocheter, you …

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, my new knit pattern is now available. Check it out, it’s the Lucky Clover Tam! Lucky Clover is an easy bottom up knit hat with cute little eyelet 4-leaf clovers all over. It’s moderately slouchy but you can use needles a size smaller for a skull cap or …

My new pattern for February is a yoga mat bag made with Red Heart Eco-Ways Bamboo Wool. The design is actually inspired by my first crochet pattern the 6-Pointed Star Afghan. The strap is a simple chain/slip stitch strip attached at the bottom and woven through the top to double as a drawstring. You can …

To match the Manly Moebius Cowl I’ve designed a girly version. This one is worked in a similar way but at a gauge that produces a lacy, fluffy cowl with an optional scalloped edge. You can purchase the pattern now by clicking here or find it on Ravelry

In the spirit of January’s theme of Half-Double Crochet I’ve designed a cowl especially for the men-folk. I made this one for my brother for Christmas and immediately had requests for them from my husband and his friends. The stitch pattern is simple and the moebius construction is interesting enough to become a conversation piece. …

A few months ago I was commissioned to make some crochet accessories using hand spun alpaca yarn. This is one of the patterns that I created especially for that yarn. It’s a simple fingerless gloves pattern worked in a spiral in all half double crochet stitches through the back loop. It’s written for fluffy heavy …

This is a super easy circle scarf/cowl pattern made in a spiral so there is no joining or seaming. I really like the look of the reverse side of the half-double crochet stitch so I designed this pattern to showcase it but it is fully reversible and easily adjustable for length. The stitch pattern is …

Here it is, the scarf to match my Spring Butterfly Wristlets! You can buy the pattern HERE or on Ravelry

Finally, I finished up this pattern… actually it’s two patterns!  They are both detailed mesh rectangular base bags that you can make with nearly any worsted weight yarn.  The first (which I made from wool) is a 12″ X 12″ market bag that stretches like crazy to fit your books, beach towels or farmer’s market …

Here it is, the pattern I’ve been working on all month, the one I’ve been hinting about, my first pattern for sale! A great way to end National Crochet Month :) A light lacy pair of arm warmers for spring. The butterfly stitches along the sides provide a place for your thumb, your watch, or …

Need a last minute gift? These are perfect! I finished them in no more than 5 hours (including designing and taking photos) and they are pretty versatile, easily customizable and essentially seamless. I made them for a friend but I think I’ll be making a pair for myself soon.  (Find them on Ravelry.) I always …

Here are two examples of this pattern made with different sized yarn and hooks. (Find it on Ravelry.)  The first is made of all worsted weight scrap wool, 2 strands held together and an I hook (5.5 mm). The second is all super bulky weight yarn, made with an L hook and is big enough …