• For Emily - One size fits most

    Free Pattern – For Emily

    This unique poncho is worked in one piece, from the top down. It has a folded down shirt collar, and a folded up bottom hem, both with a border of little hearts. I have to give a great big thank you to my friend Annie, who convinced me to try the folded up hem! The “one size fits most” design makes this a great pattern for gifting. All the women shown here are wearing the exact same piece. It’s hard not to want to keep it for yourself though! This pattern is protected by copyright. Please do not distribute or share this pattern in any way other than by sharing a link…

  • Jacob & Julia Bracelet

    Free Pattern – Jacob & Julia

    Jacob & Julia lived on opposite sides of a big wall. They could talk through cracks in the wall, but it wasn’t enough. They needed to be together. Jacob built a ladder on his side of the wall, and Julia built a ladder on her side. When they met at the top and embraced, their two hearts joined and became one. This pattern is protected by copyright. Please do not distribute or share this pattern in any way other than by sharing a link to this page or to the pattern page on Ravelry. Click here for copyright information. This pattern contains affiliate links (click for more info). If you…

  • project info for my toe up stripey socks on Ravelry

    Making the most of your Ravelry project pages

    Have you ever started a project, put it down for a while, and then forgotten which hook you used, where you put the pattern, or what your stitch count was supposed to be at some particular point? I do it all the time! That’s why I now try to use the notebook features on Ravelry as much as possible, to keep track of all my projects. I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not always the best at keeping up with it. When I do though, I’ve found it to be a great resource and time saver. For example, take a look at a project I just finished – my…

  • Mesh Tube Scarf - Easy crochet scarf pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Easy Crochet Scarf Pattern – Mesh Tube Scarf

    Wrap yourself in the pillowy softness of a mesh tube scarf! This easy crochet scarf pattern creates a tube, which then flattens into a double layer of mesh. The layers work together to make this scarf thick, cozy, and warm, without being too heavy.