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How a Pattern Happens – Photography
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing and writing a crochet pattern? It's different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share my process with all of you. This is part 7 of a series of behind-the-scenes posts, where you can join me as I work through a new design.
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How a Pattern Happens – Testing
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing and writing a crochet pattern? It's different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share my process with all of you. This is part 6 of a series of behind-the-scenes posts, where you can join me as I work through a new design.
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How a Pattern Happens – Writing the pattern
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing and writing a crochet pattern? It's different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share my process with all of you. This is part 5 of a series of behind-the-scenes posts, where you can join me as I work through a new design.
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How a Pattern Happens – Making the Sample
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing a crochet pattern? It's different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share my process with all of you. This is part 4 of a series of behind-the-scenes posts, where you can join me as I work through a new design.
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How a Pattern Happens – Math
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing a crochet pattern? It's different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share my process with all of you. This is part 3 of a series of behind-the-scenes posts, where you can join me as I work through a new design.
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Free Pattern – Seed Stitch Bow
Use this Seed Stitch Bow to trim your tree, or when wrapping the presents underneath it. It's also a great addition to headbands and hats. The Red Heart Holiday yarn is soft and shimmery, and the seed stitch adds a bit of fun texture.
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How a Pattern Happens – Swatching
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing a crochet pattern? It's different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share my process with all of you. This is part 2 of a series of behind-the-scenes posts, where you can join me as I work through a new design.
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Free Pattern – Textured Tree Skirt
Wrap your holiday tree in the simple elegance of this textured tree skirt. It's made in Red Heart Holiday yarn, which is soft and puffy with a festive shimmer. Seed stitch gives it a subtle, all over texture, highlighted by lacy corner increases. The ribbon-like border adds a splash of color, finished with a decorative fan and picot edge.
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How a Pattern Happens – Getting Started
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing a crochet pattern? It's different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share my process with all of you. This is part 1 of a series of behind-the-scenes posts, where you can join me as I work through a new design.
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Free Pattern – Maraschino
Vanna’s Glamour yarn from Lion Brand gives this lacy dress a fun bit of sparkle, perfect for holiday parties. It features a figure-flattering empire waist, and subtle shaping to hug your curves in all the right places. The skirt flares out slightly, just enough for a little bit of a twirly bounce. I wore this to the CGOA Conference this past summer, and the picture is from just before the fashion show. This post contains affiliate links (click for more info). If you click one of these links and then make a purchase, I may be compensated. You get the same great prices, and you will be helping to support this site! This is a…
