Learn the basics for making fun little amigurumi toys with this cute monster. A small project that covers all the skills needed to make larger projects.

Make this Quick little Shamrock to decorate your accessories or turn it into a pin for your wearing of the green on Saint Patrick’s Day.

This sweet little gnome is only 4.5 inches (10.6 cm) tall. Instructions include making the hat brim wide or narrow.

This scarf is worked in rounds with square corners off a long central foundation. Using a superwash/nylon yarn allows for dramatic growth in the fabric during the blocking process.

Perfect for the gift giving season, this pattern has directions for making the cowl in either Super Bulky, Worsted or Light Worsted/DK weight yarns with the appropriate hook size.

I’m celebrating my 60th birthday with this 6 inch blanket square pattern.

This afghan square is a celebration of fun spirals. It starts with 4 small spiral squares that are joined together to create a pinwheel shape in the center. The center square is then bordered with some textured rounds.

This is an afghan square with a dramatic flower in the center and a simple textured border. It was inspired by the beautiful gardens I saw on my trip to Ireland the summer of 2023.

This hat is worked crown down using linked stitches in continuous rounds for a fabric that is both stretchy and warm. Pattern includes instructions for 5 different sizes of hats, so you can make one for everyone in the family.

This fun little bunny can be worked flat facing either left or right. Add your bunny as an embellishment to hats, mittens, sweaters or blankets. Or make the stuffy version for a fun little toy to add to Easter baskets or as a gift for a bunny lover in your life.

This charming lace wrap is a must-have addition to your vacation suitcase. Have a great time crocheting this fun lace pattern that uses semi-solid and open mesh fan stitch repeats to create a wrap that you will reach for all the time. Worked out from a central foundation in the semi-solid fan stitch, each end of this generous wrap has 5 mesh st...

This fun 3 layer flower is a great way to use up scraps from your stash to embellish other projects or to make into a pin for a removable embellishment.

This little heart is a great way to add some love to your crochet projects, or work a bunch up in a variety of colors to decorate handmade cards.  Needing only a little over 8 yards of worsted weight yarn to make, they are a prefect way to use up those bits of yarn scraps.

The next design in my annual Birthday Blocks, this textured afghan square is dominated by 4 hearts created with bobble stitches in the center. It can be worked in a solid color, or switch up the colors at various points to get different looks.

This fun hexagon shaped afghan motif is full of texture and as much color as you want. 10 rounds with worsted weight yarn and a 5.5 mm hook will give you a large motif that is 10 inches (aprx 25 cm) from point to point.

This design was created especially to celebrate the 9th Anniversary of the Longmont Yarn Shoppe in Colorado.

Crochet this light and lacy wrap that is perfect for your warm weather wardrobe. Cotton/Bamboo yarn makes for a breathable fabric with gorgeous stitch definition. The fun 4 row lace repeat keeps the work interesting, and the beautiful pointed border on each end gives a lovely finish.

Have fun crocheting this luxurious lacy cowl for yourself. It takes less than 200 yards of fingering weight yarn to make. Work it in a soft alpaca or other fine fiber for a lacy layer to wear next to your skin.

Blog version of this pattern includes written instructions and photo tutorials.

This Afghan Square is part of my annual birthday celebration series. The pattern is available for free on my blog or you can purchase it here on Ravelry as a PDF that includes Stitch Charts and photo tutorials.

This fun hat was inspired by the fashions of the 1920’s and my Great Aunt Josephine. Crown down construction, interesting short rows and a fun floral embellishment make this an entertaining project to crochet.

A simple mesh stitch pattern perfectly showcases colorful variegated yarns in the body of this top down shawlette. An elaborate strawberry lace border crocheted in a complementary solid color punches up the wow factor.

9 small spirals are turned into a grid with a lacy Join-as-You-Go round to square edging, then a larger lacy border worked around the outside of grid ties it all together with a ric-rac look.

A quick crocheted beanie that is perfect for using up left-over worsted weight yarn. The lacy open work sides make for a breathable layer of warmth that fits in your jacket pocket. Ideal for wearing under a hooded jacket for extra warmth on chilly autumn mornings.

This scarf is a fun way to use up scraps of yarn for the colorful spirals. The sample used less than 26 yards of each of the 3 spiral colors.

This pattern is available on my blog for free, or you can purchase an Ad-free PDF here on Ravelry. The PDF version includes a page of project design ideas and a blank Hexagon grid for planning out your project.

This top down poncho is worked off a stacked rows foundation in rounds of a simple staggered V-st mesh pattern that shows off a colorful yarn. A pretty pointed border finishes it off.

Who says warmth has to be solid? Work up this gorgeous lacy cowl in an alpaca/wool blend sock yarn for something light drapy and warm that will cheer up any cold day or night.

Inspired by the amazing alcoves of the Mesa Verde National Park, this cowl uses X-stitches and varying stitch heights to create a cozy fabric perfect for keeping warm when temperatures drop.

Pattern is available with text instructions only for free on my blog, or with text and stitch charts as a paid pattern here.

I designed this cowl to showcase the lovely drape of the King Cole cotton yarn. It is a perfect layer for dressing up a summer outfit, especially when dealing with the chill from air conditioning.

A face flattering moebius earwarmer worked in an intricate stitch that makes a dense cozy fabric with nice stretch.

Chase away the Springtime chill with this light and lacy cowl. A pretty and easy to memorize stitch repeat will have it flying off your hook just in time for the transition of seasons.

Cozy slippers crocheted in worsted weight 100% superwash wool are a perfect quick gift for the holidays. Each slipper is worked without cutting yarn, leaving just two tails to weave in at the end. A pair of slippers can easily be made from just one skein of worsted weight yarn!

Extra drama in this top-down 3 cornered shawl is created by using a yarn with long color changes or ombre’ color changes. The shape stays put on your shoulders and the changing stitch patterns will keep you entertained as you crochet.

Using spirals to create stripes in this crocheted hat gives you a stretchy fabric without any unsightly seams. Combining a lovely hand-dyed yarn with a complimentary solid color yarn can give you even more textural interest.

This wrap is crocheted in a lace pattern with side edging worked along with each row. It is worked center out for matching ends that have a pretty picot border.

If lace and continuous construction are favorites with you, you are going to have a great time with this shawl project.

Use a linen/cotton blend yarn and some glass beads to create the perfect cowl for dressing up a summer evening. Takes just one ball of the recommended yarn. This is a small project with a challenging and interesting stitch pattern.

A fun quick project for traveling during the busy summer months. Easy stitch pattern with a lovely scalloped foundation and finish uses less than 250 yards of worsted weight yarn. Great for experimenting with some lovely handspun that you’ve got tucked away in your stash.

A little bit of warmth for those blustery spring days. The simple mesh stitch of this cowl is easy to work up and makes for a fabric that is breathable and drapes beautifully.

This triangular shawl is worked top-down using 3 hanks of coordinating yarn colors. Beads are added to rows along the color changes and on the border to create sparkle and extra drape in the finished shawl.

A simple crocheted hat worked in a continuous double crochet round.

A super stretchy crocheted hat that fits close and snug, perfect for keeping in a coat pocket for cold weather days.

This pattern is available for free on my blog with written instructions only

Wanting a hat that will see you thru the ups and downs of Spring weather?

Instructions are written in US Crochet Terminology with Stitch Chart diagrams for visual learners.

Inspired by the April gardens of Paris this scarf is engaging to crochet and lovely to wear. It starts with a center foundation then is worked in rows of a lace stitch pattern that looks complex, but is easy to

A simple stitch pattern worked off a moebius foundation allow this luxurious hand-dyed yarn to really shine.

This simple cowl works up quick in a chunky yarn. Shorten the starting foundation and you can turn it into a lovely ear warmer. Using a yarn with long color changes makes the stitch pattern very lively or use a solid color for a sophisticated subtle textured look.

This beautiful shell pattern is entertaining to crochet and the scarf is ideal for transitional weather. Wear it loosier for warm weather and snugged up jabot style in the collar of a jacket for cold weather.

This project will keep you entertained as one fan motif flows into the next. Yarn with long color changes does all the work and you get all the credit.

Pattern is written in US Crochet Terminology

Hats are wonderful gifts and great quick projects, but nothing is more frustrating than making a hat that ends up being the wrong size. This all-in-one pattern/lesson will teach you the skills you need to make a hat that will fit, no matter what size yarn you want to use.

These hearts take very little yarn to make and are perfect to decorate cards or other gifts for Valentine’s Day or anytime you want to celebrate a little love. Make your heart in any size yarn or thread and the appropriately matched hook.

Pattern is written in US Crochet Terminology and includes a detailed stitch chart.

Pattern is written in US Crochet Terminology and had stitch diagrams.

Gorgeous bulky yarn and a large hook make this a quick and easy project to crochet up as a gift, or as a special treat for yourself.

A flowing faux motif pattern worked in bulky yarn with graduated color changes stitches up quickly into this fun project. The scarf can also be worked shorter with a large button to create a neck cozy if desired.

I was inspired to create this design by my children, who I call my Luv Bugs.

This is a new release of my original Luv Bug pattern.

This fun quick little wreath uses up scraps of yarn. The samples in the photos used approximately 6 yds of green yarn and 1.5 yds of red for bow.