Jo Hoffacker

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Crochet: Scarf, Afghan block
This pattern contains two granny square patterns, one with the skull and one with a round center so you can alternate blocks. Finished block size is 9 inches square.
Crochet: Animal Toy
This pattern includes directions on how to make the 11 animals shown, and talks about how you can change things up to use the parts to make your own animals. Animals included are:
Crochet: Scarf
This scarf uses short rows to make a triangle shape.
Crochet: Hats - Other
This is a pattern for a simple slouchy hat that is made to your measurements. It is worked flat, so it is easy to size it up or down.
Crochet: Scarf
This pattern is for a zig zag scarf made with Tunisian crochet. No increases or decreases in the pattern! I also give directions on how to change the size of your scarf and how to use different size yarn from the fingering that I did the sample in.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern includes pictures of the piece in progress, a working chart, and written directions.
Crochet: Cowl
This pattern shows how to work the different kinds of palm tree stitches and uses all of them in a cowl that is quick to work up. It can be done in fingering weight, or you can change to a thicker yarn for a warmer weather cowl. I also give an alternate way to use the palm tree stitch as an edging.
Crochet: Cowl
This pattern is designed for a beginner or someone who wants to expand their pattern dictionary. It has 10 different stitch patterns using just Tss and Tks. Each one gives:
Crochet: Cardigan
This pattern is designed so you can easily change the size from small to 4X. As it is written, it is a baggy sweater on a person who wears a small size, and more fitted if the person wears a 4X.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a pattern for a Tunisian crochet shawl with optional edging and hood. It is worked side to side so that if your yarn is variegated the stripes will be vertical rather than horizontal.
Crochet: Ankle Sock
This pattern is worked with the actual measurements of your foot rather than a stitch gauge or count. I have big feet, and use a bit less than 400 yards for a pair of socks. It uses a combination of Tunisian crochet and regular crochet to make a sock that is thicker than a knitted sock and stretchier than an all crochet sock. It is worked flat,...