• Pattern Review - Nifty Needle Case by Moogly

    Pattern Review – Nifty Needle Case by Moogly

    I loose my yarn needles all the time. (All. The. Time.) Do you? I know I have dozens of them in this house somewhere, but at the moment can only find 3. So when I saw this new “Nifty Needle Case” pattern by Moogly, I decided I had to have one. I’m happy to say it turned out to be exactly like all of Moogly’s patterns – easy to follow, well written and illustrated, artfully constructed, and…well…cute! I had bought a couple of these butterfly buttons on a whim (and a sale) some years ago, and never found the right use for them. I noticed that they matched nicely with some leftover Bernat…

  • Criss Cross Applesauce collage

    Free Pattern – Criss cross apple sauce

    The back and forth, crossed post stitches (cables) at the center of this square form a lattice like texture. There is a Jacob’s ladder / braid stitch in each corner, tucked under smaller chain spaces for a more criss-crossed look. The back of the square has a completely different, but also interesting texture, which looks a bit like layered shell stitches. The pattern is written with color changes, but works equally well in one color.   This is a more advanced pattern that uses a lot of different stitch techniques, but with the recommended tutorials by Moogly, they shouldn’t be too hard to learn. It could be a great learning tool for a more adventurous beginner or intermediate crocheter.…

  • Meeting Tamara Kelly of Moogly

    Meeting Moogly

    Last weekend, Tamara Kelly from Moogly taught a workshop for our local CGOA chapter. That’s right, I finally got to meet her, and it was awesome! I know I often joke about Tamara being my hero, but the truth is I’ve really admired and respected her for a long time now.

  • Mint Chocolate Eloise Sweater

    Pattern Review – Eloise Baby Sweater by Moogly

    I stumbled upon the Eloise Baby Sweater pattern when it first came out, about a year ago. It was designed by Tamara Kelly of Moogly. I didn’t have anyone to make it for, but I knew I had to make it. This sweater became the start of my slowly growing baby gift stash. I made mine with a lightweight, summery yarn. The colors reminded me of mint chocolate chip ice cream.  I made short sleeves instead of the long ones in the original pattern. I also used instructions for a larger size, since my gauge was smaller. Since then, she has also published a Eloise Girls Sweater in sizes all…