Things Made: Mandalas
Mandala’s are a great way to experiment with color and technique.
Things Made: Monet’s Garden Throw
My biggest project last year was this indulgent and colorful throw blanket.
Free Pattern: Spring Coasters
Free pattern for easy coasters to crochet in cotton yarn, for spring or any time of year!
Things Made: A Fluffer Pillow
The story of a pillow made with twice-leftover yarn and took over a year to complete.
What’s a Cartazon, Anyway?
If you want to know the answer, keep reading for a mix of personal history and ancient cryptozoology. I’ll try not to be too verbose!
In the Shop: Custom Crochet Dice Pouch
I know a number of people who have taken up Dungeons & Dragons lately. As an old tabletop gamer and sometimes-collector of RPG dice myself, it occurred to me that dice pouches might be a well-appreciated gift item. After a little research and experimentation, I devised two different dice pouches that I am happy to […]
Best of 2018
We’re two full weeks into 2019, but I don’t think it’s too late to show off some of last year’s favorite makes.
Mistakes Happen
Sometimes, making a mistake is a good thing. Mistakes can help me understand a problem better, and open up new avenues of invention. Other times, it’s just because I didn’t understand the directions the first time, and I have to go back and fix it.
Free Pattern: Starburst Pennant
I’ve been wanting a shield-shaped flag banner for a while now, but wasn’t able to find a pattern that I liked, so I ended up making one myself.