This sleek, classic, pencil-style skirt has an ingenious waistband that eliminates bulk around the waist. The stitch pattern gives the skirt just the right amount of stretch so it skims the body. Two color variations are shown but the simple construction and stitch pattern invites creativity. Make this skirt your own with your choice of color a...

This Mondrian-inspired triangle shawl is great TV crocheting as it only uses one stitch, extended half double crochet, for the whole pattern. What makes it interesting is the interplay of geometric shapes with the pop of a contrasting color outline. Crocheted in merino wool, fingering weight yarn, it is light-weight yet warm… perfect over a six...

This versatile and ingenious cowl combines the look of a scarf and cowl together. It can be worn with the split over the shoulder, in the back or front, creating a variety of different looks. It is lots of fun to wear and a great wardrobe addition.

This versatile and ingenious cowl combines the look of a scarf and and cowl together. It can be worn with the split over the shoulder, in the front or back, creating a variety of different looks. The samples were crocheted in two colors, but a single color can be used for another variation. The cowl is lots of fun to wear and a great wardrobe a...

Crochet short rows create the pie slice shaped wedges that comprise this quick-to-make reversible scarf. Two contrasting colors help accentuate the pie slices while a line of eyelets zig zags the length of the scarf. As a result of the short row construction, the rows of double crochet change direction from slice to slice adding an interesting ...

This cute, lacy, rectangular shawlette has tapered ends and is just big enough to ward off the chill on a cool summer evening. Alternatively, it can be wrapped around the neck as a scarf to keep warm on a crisp, autumn afternoon. It is quick and easy to make as it only uses chains, single crochet and double crochet stitches.

This is more of a recipe to create a scarf that has Missoni-like stripes than an actual pattern. I used a variation of the well-known wave stitch, also known as chevron stitch or ripple stitch. There are many kinds of these stitches that use increases and decreases to create the characteristic wave effect. Any one of these type of stitches can ...

A cropped, swing style vest created from mitered squares turned on point to make diamond shapes. The subtle swing shape is made by decreasing the hook size as the garment progresses.

A whimsical, light weight scarf that is perfect for warmer weather. The small squares are crocheted from the center out and joined as you go. By adding and subtracting squares you can adjust the length and width of the scarf. The sample uses Koigu KPM and KPPPM but any fingering weight yarn could be used making this design a perfect starting pl...

The Brambles Bag is an adorable, quick-to-make, clutch-style handbag. The Bramble Stitch pattern is a 4 row pattern with the 2nd and 4th rows being the same but offset. The stitch pattern creates a great textured fabric.

A cozy scarf, designed to look like it is woven, uses 3 variegated yarns each in a different colorway. The stitch pattern used mimics the knitted Linen Stitch. The striped effect is achieved when one of the variegated yarns has fewer changes in color than the other 2 yarns.

A fun, striped scarf designed to show off the lovely color variegation of Drops Delight. However, any fine, fingering or sport weight variegated yarn will work. Stockinette stitch and reverse stockinette stitch are used to make the smaller contrasting stripes pop. The scarf pictured is made with 2 skeins of Drops Delight Color 6 as the main col...

The Faux Bobble Bag is an adorable, quick-to-make clutch style handbag. The stitch pattern creates the illusion of bobbles without taking as much yardage as a true bobble. The handle is a Inazuma BK-1275 purse frame and the bag is lined with fabric.

A scarf created from mitered squares turned on point.

A swing style vest created from mitered squares turned on point. The subtle swing shape is achieved by decreasing the hook size as the garment progresses.

Have you ever had the experience of picking up a ball of variegated yarn at your LYS or at a show and just fallen in love with the colors-- how they blend and merge into each other? Then be unable to think of what you would make with the yarn. But buy the ball anyway because you fell in love? Those kinds of balls litter my stash! Since I loved ...