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Valentine Brooches
January 17, 2008 – 11:00 am | View Comments
Valentine Brooches

Here’s a sweet pattern that might help you with Valentine’s gifts this year. A few years ago, when I was a resident assistant at Winthrop University, I made a pin for every one of my …

Star Crossed Capelet
January 10, 2008 – 6:00 am | View Comments
Star Crossed Capelet

This is an elegant (and warm) version of a classic look. Wear it low on your shoulders with something strappy, or drawn slightly higher and paired with a sleek turtleneck. If you’re daring, try …

A Rose for Mother – Bath Pouf
January 9, 2008 – 6:00 am | View Comments
A Rose for Mother – Bath Pouf

Mothers and moms-to-be could use some pampering. This Springy, cheery bath pouf will be a great gift, don’t you think? (Hint: It’s a great gift for your mom, too. Mother’s Day is only in a …

Water’s Edge Cover-Up
January 8, 2008 – 6:00 am | View Comments
Water’s Edge Cover-Up

Whether you’re lounging by the pool, skipping rocks on the river, walking by the ocean, or relaxing on the lake, you’ll find that this swimsuit cover-up fits perfectly into the scene. Make one to match …

Crazy Belt – or is it a Skinny Scarf?
January 7, 2008 – 6:00 am | View Comments
Crazy Belt – or is it a Skinny Scarf?

Need a quick crocheted accessory? Panic no more! This super quick, totally versatile pattern will come to the rescue. It’s a belt! It’s a scarf! It’s a hair wrap! It does everything but carry your …

Vertical Stripe Scarf
January 6, 2008 – 8:43 am | View Comments
Vertical Stripe Scarf

This scarf should crochet up in no time at all, to get you through these last days of winter (or the first days of Fall, depending on your hemisphere of residence). It can be any …

Shelly Scarf
September 15, 2007 – 3:50 pm | View Comments
Shelly Scarf

Shelly Scarf
This scarf is a companion to The Professional Hat.

Materials:

About 200-250 yds worsted weight yarn
Size K/10 1/2 hook (6.5 mm)
yarn needle (optional for weaving in ends)

Gauge:
13 sts = 4”
Notes:
Shell: 5 dc all in same stitch
To …

Professional Hat
September 15, 2007 – 3:37 pm | View Comments
Professional Hat

The Professional Hat
This cap is based on the red cap from the movie “The Professional”. However, I have changed my original pattern a bit (added a row of shells) in order to make it longer. …

Shavasana Yoga Mat Bag
July 5, 2007 – 6:29 am | View Comments
Shavasana Yoga Mat Bag

Shavasana Bag
This is a no-sew yoga mat bag with only two ends to weave in!
Note: I wrote this pattern a long time ago, and the first yoga mat bag was …

Beaded Choker
June 29, 2007 – 3:18 pm | View Comments
Beaded Choker

Beaded Choker

You Will Need:
Size 10 crochet thread
29 small glass beads
Beading needle
Optional Clasp
Steel hook size 4/2.00mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Gauge: 7 hdc per inch
Note: If you plan to add a clasp …

Blue Star Cloche
June 22, 2007 – 6:33 am | View Comments
Blue Star Cloche

Blue Star Cloche

You Will Need:

Worsted weight yarn
Small amounts of contrasting yarn for accent.
Size H/8 hook (5.00mm)

Note: Pattern stitch (ps) is [2dc ch2]
To Begin: Ch 3. Join with sl st. (or …

Solomon’s Knot Shawl
June 19, 2007 – 11:56 am | View Comments
Solomon’s Knot Shawl

The Solomon’s Knot Shawl is definitely my most popular pattern. There aren’t that many patterns out there that use this stitch, but it’s a shame… the Solomon’s Knot stitch (aka True Lover’s Knot Stitch, Hail …

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