Can I substitute yarn?

Can I substitute yarn, is a question we all ask ourselves. And I wanted to offer some insight via a new crochet project. Story Time You may have realized it by now, but one of my greatest crochet joys is making garments. I absolutely love creating my wardrobe, and sometimes my husbands, stitch by stitch. … Continue reading Can I substitute yarn?

Monthly Sweater / Crochet Pattern

The Monthly sweater is the perfect addition to your period survival kit. Cocoon yourself in it’s warmth and luxuriate in its safety vibes.  En español Inspiration/Design I believe I’ve used this quote for another design, but necessity really is the mother of invention. Every month I gather “my survive this period kit”. Other than the … Continue reading Monthly Sweater / Crochet Pattern

Vintage Waves Crochet Sweater // Part 2

The vintage waves crochet sweater is a crocheters stash busting dream. Start top down and try on as you go! In part I of the Vintage Waves crochet sweater we went over the inspiration, and the yarn. Today, I want to emphasize that the Vintage Waves Sweater is a stash busting marvel. No, truly. So … Continue reading Vintage Waves Crochet Sweater // Part 2

Vintage Waves Sweater

Inspired by both the crochet socks and a 1960’s dress, the vintage waves sweater is a top down, stash busting, striped yoke sweater. Inspiration and Design EN ESPANOL My most popular socks to date are the vintage waves socks. I’m not just saying that, Ravelry boasts 30 of these lovely crochet socks, which is amazing. … Continue reading Vintage Waves Sweater

Marejada Sweater / Top Down

Do you, like me, dream of vintage inspired pieces? If you do, then join me in making the Marejada Sweater. Inspiration and Design Does an idea ever sneak into your brain and quietly whisper to you? For me, it was less of a whisper and more of a roar, but the point still stands. I … Continue reading Marejada Sweater / Top Down

Part 2 // Crochet Fade Sweater

Part 2 of the faded crochet sweater will walk us through the reverse raglan construction. Inspiration and Design As discussed in part 1 of the crochet fade sweater, the inspiration came from a knit sweater that I've owned since 2012. The first year I set off for my Masters degree in Syracuse NY. I know, … Continue reading Part 2 // Crochet Fade Sweater

Eat Cake Crochet Sweater

A crochet sweater completely inspired by yarn cakes. Grab your fingering weight yarn and let's make the eat cake crochet sweater. Inspiration I have never experienced the marvel that is looking at a yarn and it speaking to you. Until this sweater. Let's travel back a bit to January 2021 when knitpicks/wecrochet accepted me as … Continue reading Eat Cake Crochet Sweater