This garland will provide a lot of fun for your 4th of July celebration. Make a little one for a doorway or make a huge one to drape your deck. You could also substitute an array of other colors for the fireworks. You are only limited by your imagination. It is made with worsted weight yarn. The Fireworks are about 6” apart. The instructions te...

This neat snowflake pillow will make a great accent any place in your house, whether for Christmas or any time during the cold weather. It has a back zipper closure, so the cover can be removed for laundering. The sample was made with Red Heart yarn in the Fall Ombre. Pattern and instructions are also included for making the pillow form. This w...

This pillow is based on a quilt design which I saw. I could not decide if it looked more like a flower or a star, so I named it after both. Here is a chance for all of you who crochet, but do not quilt, to make a quilt design in crochet. Surface crochet gives depth to the design. The pillow is made with worsted weight yarn. Pick shades of one c...

This neat snowflake pillow will make a great accent any place in your house, whether for Christmas or any time during the cold weather. It has a back zipper closure, so the cover can be removed for laundering. The sample was made with Red Heart yarn in the Fall Ombre. Pattern and instructions are also included for making the pillow form. This w...

Since I finally got my Mrs. Santa Claus ornament (C-209) design finished, I decided to combine it with the Santa ornament (N-017) in one PDF. They will really make a cute couple hanging on your tree. They are made with scraps of worsted weight yarn.

Cecil will bring a smile to anyone’s face, as he lies there protecting your home from cold winter drafts. He is made with worsted weight yarn. Instructions are gives in 3 sizes, 30”, 32”, and 36” long.

You will have a lot of fun with this cute little ghost ornament. Hang him anywhere that hits your fancy, or just put him on your Halloween tree. He is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn.

You will have a lot of fun with this cute little witch ornament. Hang her anywhere that hits your fancy, or just put her on your Halloween tree. She is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn.

This cute little Christmas starl will add a touch of nostalgia to your Christmas tree. Of course, it is kid- and pet-proof and washable, if made with synthetic yarn. You can make it all in a solid color, if you desire. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn. It is one of a series which I have designed.

These super warm mittens make a great accompaniment to my Bulky Rib Knit hat. As with the hat, they are made with two strands of worsted weight yarn, so they will be double warm. They are worked on double-pointed needles, so you will not have those unsightly seams to sew when you are finished.

Here is a really neat gift for your favorite cat-loving friend. It is a little time consuming, but not all that hard to make. The instructions are given for making both the pillow case and the edging, or you can use a purchased pillow case which is 21” wide.

You will have trouble getting Santa Claus up off of the floor, because that is where he is supposed to be, to protect your home from all of the those cold winter drafts. He is made with worsted weight yarn. Instructions are given for the most popular door sizes. 30”, 32” and 36”.

This colorful scarf is easy to make and is also a great pattern for beginners, since it lets them practice making a lot of different stitches, while still being a simple design. You could also make is with lot of different colors and use up some of those scraps you have been saving.

You will have trouble getting Beaker up off of the floor, because that is where he belongs - protecting your home from all of those cold winter drafts. He is make with worsted weight yarn. Instructions are given for the most popular door sizes, 30”, 32”, and 36”.

This is a great pattern for crocheters who want mittens. It is made with the crocheted ribbing and the seed stitch pattern. It is worked in the round, so you will not have any lumpy, unsightly seams. I think that these are even warmer than knitted mittens.

You can now decorate all over your house with this fun little Halloween candy corn garland, it will you you hungry just looking and it and will really put you in the Halloween mood. You can also make it as Indian Corn, just by substituting brown for the yellow.

Even if you cannot sew a stitch, you can now have a beautiful Dresden Plate quilt, if you can crochet, This rendition of the tradition quilt design will lend a feeling of nostalgia to any room. Make it in any colors of your choice, to coordinate with your decor. It is made with worsted weight yarn.

This nifty potholder will scare the daylights out of your guests, while handling all of those hot Halloween cooking chores. It is made with two thicknesses, plus surface crochet, will a small hook for extra density. It is made with worsted weight yarn.

Brighten up your kitchen with this pretty pansy potholder, backed against a granny square. The front is made with surface crochet and the back is solid, not a granny square, so it will handle all of your hot cooking jobs. It is made with worsted weight yarn. Like any other granny motif, you can use it to make lot of other things. Make it withou...

I designed this neat garland as the finishing touch for my Star Trek Christmas tree. However, you can use it anywhere you wish, as any time of the year. It is a garland of TOS emblems worked in the traditional colors. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn on a small hook, for extra stiffness.

I designed these easy-to-make train ornaments so beginning crocheters can put a train on their Christmas tree. They are made with scraps of worsted weight yarn. The patterns for the individual ornaments are also available separately.

I designed these easy-to-make train ornaments so beginning crocheters can put a train on their Christmas tree. They are made with scraps of worsted weight yarn. The patterns for the individual ornaments are also available separately.

I designed these easy-to-make train ornaments so beginning crocheters can put a train on their Christmas tree. They are made with scraps of worsted weight yarn. The patterns for the individual ornaments are also available separately.

I designed these easy-to-make train ornaments so beginning crocheters can put a train on their Christmas tree. They are made with scraps of worsted weight yarn. The patterns for the individual ornaments are also available separately.

I designed these easy-to-make train ornaments so beginning crocheters can put a train on their Christmas tree. They are made with scraps of worsted weight yarn. The patterns for the individual ornaments are also available separately.

I designed these easy-to-make train ornaments so beginning crocheters can put a train on their Christmas tree. They are made with scraps of worsted weight yarn. The patterns for the individual ornaments are also available separately.

I cannot take credit for the Trek-mas hat idea. That came from Arora at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DarkstarsCreation, but the crochet design is my own. This will really say Christmas and Star Trek on your tree. It is a little complicated to make, but well worth the effort. It is made on a small hook for extra stiffness. Make it in all of TOS col...

This is a motif that I came up with one day when I was doodling with a hook and yarn. I made it with scraps of worsted weight yarn for the centers. You could select colors to match you décor. I did discover that, due to the delicate nature of the design, the motif does not really lend itself to the use of ombre yarn. It is lap size, so it makes...

Now you can have two of my original patterns for less than the combined price. I have put my Sunflower Potholder (C-167) and my Black-Eyed Susan Potholder (C-181) into one PDF. I happened to lay them next to each other one day and they looked so PERFECT together that I knew I had to combine them. So here you have it. Both of them are made with ...

You will be ready for those hot summer cookouts with this cool watermelon shoulder bag. It almost looks good enough to eat. It is made with worsted weight yarn and decorative bead. It has a button closure. I was inspired to design it one day when I had a craving for watermelon.

This cute little Christmas bell will add a touch of nostalgia to your Christmas tree. Of course, it is kid- and pet-proof and washable, if made with synthetic yarn. You can make it all in a solid color, if you desire. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn. It is one of a series which I have designed.

It is perfectly all right for this soldier to be lying down on the job, because that is what he is designed to do: protect your home from all of those cold winter drafts. He is made with worsted weight yarn. Instructions are given for the most common door sizes: 30”, 32”, and 36”.

This Egyptian cobra ornament will add a touch of the exotic to your Christmas tree, or use it as a decorative touch anywhere around your house all year long. The design was adapted from a necklace clasp from the tomb of Tutankhamon. Make two and you can have a pair to hang adjacent to each other. Directions for making the sugar starch to stiffe...

This pattern was featured in the June 2015 issue of Entwine Magazine.

This pattern was featured in the May 2015 issue of Entwine Magazine.

This attractive potholder will make you think summer, and at the same time, give a festive touch to your kitchen. Make with with a background color to coordinate with your kitchen. It is made in two pieces, as well as with face crochet, for a total of three thicknesses, so it will handle the hottest kitchen jobs. A small hook is used for extra ...

I always loved those old black and white ceramic tile floors from the twenties. This afghan is the result. It is a great way to learn how to change colors when crocheting. It is also relatively easy to make, since it is worked only with chains, single crochet, and double crochet. However, it does take some time, but it is lap size, so it will n...

Wrap up your pet in style with this neat scarf. It will keep him or her warm during that nasty cold weather. It is designed to be self-fastening, by inserting one end of the scarf through the opening on the other side. By fastening it at the back of the neck, it will also help to keep his or her back warm. The instructions are given for an aver...

This neat little bag/purse has a multitude of uses - purse,cosmetic case, lingerie bag - just use your imagination. It is fairly easy to make. Do not be intimidated if you have never worked with leather. The instructions provide a lot of tips and all of the information that you will need to make it, as well as a template pattern for cutting the...

The purpose of this pattern is to assist instructors in teaching students how to crochet and, at the same time, to give them something which they can easily make. By having this pattern, they will also learn how to read and follow instructions. It will give them plenty of practice while, at the same time, they are creating something useful.

This colorful Indian corn will look great hanging from your door to greet your Halloween or Thanksgiving guests. Make one or several in different colors.

This quick and easy and VERY versatile headband gives you the choice of seven sizes and four motif decorations - heart, pansy, bow, and butterfly. You can also make it in two widths - 2” and 3-3/4”. It is made with worsted weight yarn on a large hook. Make them up in a rainbow of color combinations. Sizes are give in 2” increments from 12” (new...

This cheerful sunflower potholder will brighten up you kitchen. select a background color to coordinate with your decor, or make it as a gift for a friend. It is made in two separate pieces, so ti will handle the hootes kitchen tasks.

Now you will always know where your glasses are when you pick up your craft projects or read a book. This is really simple to make, but the beads jazz it up and add a touch of class. Make it in dark colors for the man in your life. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn.

Make several of these neat little pine cones and hang them all over your tree, just like the real thing. They are a bit time-consuming to make, but well worth the effort. You can also make it as a casual ornament without the hanging loop.

This pattern was featured in the January 2015 issue of Entwine Crochet Magazine.

This old-fashioned neck scarf will really keep you especially nice and warm because it will stay in place. You insert one end of the scarf through the opening at the other end and voila! It is make with worsted weight yarn and a large hook, so it will make up fairly quickly. It also makes a great gift for keeping your friends warm.

Keep you guy warm this winter while he is out there shoveling, hunting, or just enjoying the great out-of-doors. This double-thick, hand-knitted hat will keep him warm in the coldest weather. It is made with two strands of worsted-weight yarn for extra thickness and is made on large needles, so you can whip up several of them in no time. The ha...

This pattern was featured in the December, 2014 issue of Entwine Magazine.

This pattern was featured in the December 2014 issue of Entwine Magazine.

Your guy will look great in cold weather or any time of year with this great brimmed hat. It has a drawstring, so it can be adjusted it to fit his own particular head size. If he has a very small head, try making it with the next smaller size crochet hook.

Here is an oldie but a goodie. Remember Grandmas making these hanging towels for her kitchen? This is my own version, with some refinements and more detailed instructons. When I started making there (more years ago than I am wiling to admit), the size of kitchen towels was pretty much standard. Now due to variations in size, I have given instru...

This lovely pillow is a great way to mix up crocheting and quilting designs in your house. Make it in colors to coordinate with your decor. It has a zippered back, you it can be removed for laundering.

“Scare” up some Halloween fun in your kitchen with this great skull potholder. Make the background in Halloween colors or one to match your kitchen decor. It is worked double thickness, so it will handle all of those hot Halloween jobs.

I was in my filet crochet mode when I designed this witch’s hat for hanging on my Halloween tree. I made it with black Knit-Cro-Sheen on a size 9 steel crochet hook. It is also looks great hanging in your window.

This pattern was featured in the March 2014 issue of Entwine magazine. Check it out at http://www.entwinemagazine.com/.

I designed this Christmas chain for smaller trees and also for people who wanted to make a chain which did not take as long to make as my seed stitch chain. It is also a great way to use up those scraps or worsted weight yarn which you have been saving.

Your feline companion(s) will have a “ball” with this wiggly little cat toy. Make the ends with lots of different colors to tickle their interest. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn.

This pattern was featured in the 2014 Baby New Year bonus issue of Entwine magazine. Check it out at http://www.entwinemagazine.com/.

This Egyptian Eye of Horus ornament will add a touch of the exotic to your Christmas tree, or use it as a decorative touch anywhere around your house all year long. Make two and you can have a pair to hang adjacent to each other.

This bulb ornament will brighten up any Christmas tree, or hang it anyqhere around your house for a festive touch. Make in in any color which appeals to you. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn. This is also a great pattern for beginners, if made with a larger hook.

This pretty little star ornament will look great on your Christmas tree or anywhere around you house. It is stuffed in the center and the arms of the star are flat. It is kid- and pet-poof and washable. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn.

Here is a great way to REALLY re-cycle cans. Just crochet covers with odds and ends of worsted weight yarn. Make them in bright colors or stripes for your kids or colors to match the decor of any room in which you want to use them. They are great for pens, pencils, paper clips, kitchen utensils, crochet hooks, tools, etc. Just use your imaginat...

This Egyptian scarab beetle will add a touch of the exotic to your Christmas tree. It is made with Knit-Cro-Sheen crochet cotton. it is one of a series which I have designed, including a pyramid tree topper.

This colorful afghan, with the bright ornaments set in a background of green with a touch of white snow, will brighten up any room of your home. It is designed for a double bed, but you can make it smaller or larger, as you wish. It is also a good way to use up those scraps of yarn which you have been saving. As well as the pattern for the hexa...

I think that this is kind of a cut and unique idea which I had. The kids can play with the puppet until it is time to crown the tree with the topper. They will get a real kick out of seeing Frosty on the top of the Christmas tree. He is meticulously designed, with a separately made hat and scarf. The tree topper is made with a a small hook for ...

I think that this is kind of a cut and unique idea which I had. The kids can play with the puppet until it is time to crown the tree with the topper. Mrs. Claus is appropriate for the top of the Christmas tree, since she is really the one who “oversees” Christmas. She is meticulously designed, with a separately made hat. The tree topper is made...

I think that this is kind of a cute and unique idea which I had. The kids can play with the puppet until it is time to crown the tree with the topper, Of course, Santa definitely belongs on the top of the Christmas tree. The puppet is meticulously designed, with his hat worked separately from the head. It is made with a small hook for extra sti...

This crocheted garland will bring back childhood memories of making paper chains at the dining room table at Christmas time. You can make it a family project to add to it every year. It is also a great way to use up all of those yarn scraps you have been saving.

This pattern was featured in the June 2014 issue of Entwine Magazine. Check it out at http://www.entwinemagazine.com

I have seen Star Trek everything, I thought, until I just came up with the idea for this afghan. It is the insignia from the original series, done in the four colors used in those uniforms. I would be a perfect gift for your favorite Trekkie or Trekker for Christmas or any occasion.

This lovely pillow, with its colorful flowers, will make a great accent for any room of your home. It has a back zipper closure, so the cover can be removed for laundering. I have the matching afghan pattern for sale in my shop.

Get into the Christmas spirit with this colorful ornament potholder. Make the ornament in traditional colors or choose one which matches your kitchen, or make it to match your friend’s kitchen decor as a gift. It is double thickness, so it will easily handle those hot holiday dishes.

Love ribbed hats but do not know how to knit? Here is the answer. This pixie hat is made with an old-fashioned stitch - crocheted ribbing. It was popular when I was a child, but I have not seen it used lately. Since the hat is made with worsted weight yarn on a large hook in only 19 rnds, it makes up quickly.

I went looking for a fun Halloween hat, but all I could find were patterns for children, so I decided to design my own. It is made with worsted weight yarn and a large hook in only 19 rnds, so it will make up quickly. The pattern is an old-fashioned stitch - crocheted ribbing. It was popular when I was a child, but I have not seen it used latel...

“Nutty” up your Christmas tree with this adorable little acorn ornament. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

These adorable snowman mittens with their beaded trim will light up the eyes of children from 10 to 100. They are worked in reverse stockinette, with the snowman worked in stockinette and then decorated with 4 mm black faceted beads. The mittens are made with worsted weight yarn on double-pointed needles, so you won’t have that bulky seam.

This old-fashioned quilt design potholder will really add a touch of the traditional to your kitchen. It is double thick to really do the job. It is made with worsted-weight yarn and a size J aluminum crochet hook. You can make it in any color combinations of your choice, to match your friend’s kitchen or your own. It makes a great gift at any ...

Check out this great tote bag. It is the perfect size for all your needs. It holds a standard size file folder, so it can double as a brief case, or use it to “tote” around all those craft projects. Choose the red/white/blue flag colors, the pastels or the red/ombre.

This cheerful daisy will brighten up anyone’s kitchen. Make it to match your decor or that of a friend. It can also my made as a black-eyed Susan by changing the center color to brown and the petals to orange-yellow. It will handle the hottest job with its double thickness.

This is the true knitter’s classic. The design has been around for over 100 years. I gave this classic a new twist with my own top decrease design, which looks like perfectly sewed seams and gives the hat its perfect shape. The instructions are also given for working the hat in stripes.

You can now decorate your Christmas tree from top to bottom with your own hand-made decorations. this string of C-9 lights will add the finishing touch when you combine it with my crocheted tree topper, ornaments, tree skirt, and popcorn garland. The lights are designed in proportion with the real thing, including the plug and receptacle ends. ...

You can now decorate your Christmas tree from top to bottom with your own hand-made decorations. this string of C-9 lights will add the finishing touch when you combine it with my crocheted tree topper, ornaments, tree skirt, and popcorn garland. The lights are designed in proportion with the real thing, including the plug and receptacle ends. ...

You can now decorate your Christmas tree from top to bottom with your own hand-made decorations. this string of C-9 lights will add the finishing touch when you combine it with my crocheted tree topper, ornaments, tree skirt, and popcorn garland. The lights are designed in proportion with the real thing, including the plug and receptacle ends. ...

No more struggling to put the skirt under the tree with this button-up Christmas granny square tree skirt. Just put it around the tree and fasten up the back.

I designed this cute little table top Christmas tree skirt for all of those people like myself, who only have room for a small tree. It is quick and easy to make.

This adorable little sparkling pointed ball ornament will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of Dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

There is nothing as warm as a hand-knit hat and this one is just about the warmest one you will ever make! It is made with double strands of worsted weight yarn. The meticulously designed top decreases give it a perfect shape. Instructions are also given for working it in stripes.

I have always been fascinate with ancient Egypt and one year I came up with the idea to crochet some Egyptian Christmas ornaments. This cute little filet crochet Shen hieroglyph is one of the results. I also hang them all over the house as conversation pieces. They are stiffened with sugar starch. The recipe is included in the instructions. It ...

I have always been fascinate with ancient Egypt and one year I came up with the idea to crochet some Egyptian Christmas ornaments. This cute little filet crochet reed leaf hieroglyph is one of the results. I also hang them all over the house as conversation pieces. They are stiffened with sugar starch. The recipe is included in the instructions...

I have always been fascinate with ancient Egypt and one year I came up with the idea to crochet some Egyptian Christmas ornaments. This cute little filet crochet cartouche is one of the results. I also hang them all over the house as conversation pieces. They are stiffened with sugar starch. The recipe is included in the instructions.

I have always been fascinate with ancient Egypt and one year I came up with the idea to crochet some Egyptian Christmas ornaments. This cute little filet crochet pyramid is one of the results. I also hang them all over the house as conversation pieces. They are stiffened with sugar starch. The recipe is included in the instructions. It is made ...

I have always been fascinate with ancient Egypt and one year I came up with the idea to crochet some Egyptian Christmas ornaments. This cute little filet crochet lotus flower is one of the results. I also hang them all over the house as conversation pieces. They are stiffened with sugar starch. The recipe is included in the instructions. It is ...

I have always been fascinate with ancient Egypt and one year I came up with the idea to crochet some Egyptian Christmas ornaments. This cute little filet crochet ankh is one of the results. I also hang them all over the house as conversation pieces. They are stiffened with sugar starch. The recipe is included in the instructions.

I was frustrated with bed slippers that wore out too fast, so I designed these elegant bed slippers with a shaped heel for longer wear. One-size-fits all is another contributing factor in wear, so these are designed with three different sizes - Small (5-6), Medium (7-8) and large (9-10). They make up fairly quickly from one skein of yarn. The d...

This darling hat will make a wonderful gift for anyone with a baby. It make up very quickly with about 1 ounce of worsted weight yarn and a large hook. It is very easy and especially suited for beginning crocheters. Make several in all different colors.

This adorable little star ornament, with its touch of silver metallic thread, will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of Dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and w...

This adorable little ice skate ornament, complete with a real jingle bell, will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of Dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and wash...

This adorable little Christmas package ornament, with its bright bow and bell decorations, will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and ki...

This adorable little wreath ornament will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of Dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

This adorable little drum ornament, complete with drum sticks, will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

This adorable little stocking ornament will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of Dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

This adorable little angel ornament will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

This adorable little Santa ornament will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

This adorable little patterned ball ornament will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

This adorable little sparkling ball ornament will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

This adorable little Christmas tree ornament will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of Dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

This adorable little candy cane stick will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

This adorable little candle, with its holly leaf decoration will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

This adorable little snowman will look great on your Christmas tree. It is made with scraps of worsted weight yarn and a small amount of Dacron stuffing. I designed a whole series of these, because I adopted a cat who loved to climb the Christmas tree. Obviously, they are pet- and kid-proof and washable, too.

Are you a Trekkie? Add this adorable filet crochet Star Trek Enterprise 1701 ornament to your Christmas tree and all your friends will know that you are out of this world. It is made with Knit-Cro-Sheen crochet cotton and a size 9 steel crochet hook. It is stiffened with sugar starch (recipe included).

Are you a Trekkie? Add this adorable filet crochet Star Trek TV Insignia ornament to your Christmas tree and all your friends will know that you are out of this world. It is made with Knit-Cro-Sheen crochet cotton and a size 9 steel crochet hook. It is stiffened with sugar starch (recipe included).

Are you a Trekkie? Add this adorable filet crochet Star Trek: The Next Generation communicator ornament to your Christmas tree and all your friends will know that you are out of this world. It is made with Knit-Cro-Sheen crochet cotton and a size 9 steel crochet hook. It can also be made with silver and gold metallic cord in a size comparable t...

Are you a Trekkie? Add this adorable filet crochet Star Fleet Movie Rank Pin (Commander) ornament to your Christmas tree and all your friends will know that you are out of this world. It is made with Knit-Cro-Sheen crochet cotton and a size 9 steel crochet hook. It is stiffened with sugar starch (recipe included). .

Are you a Trekkie? Add this adorable filet crochet Star Fleet Science Insignia ornament to your Christmas tree and all your friends will know that you are out of this world. It is made with Knit-Cro-Sheen crochet cotton and a size 9 steel crochet hook. It can also be made with black Knit-Cro-Sheen and a gold metallic cord of comparable size. It...

Are you a Trekkie or Trekker, or have a friend who is one? Add this adorable filet crochet Vulcan IDIC to your Christmas tree and all your friends will know that you are out of this world. It is made with Knit-Cro-Sheen crochet cotton and a size 9 steel crochet hook. It can also be made with gold and silver metallic cord in a weight comparable ...

This colorful hat will not only look great in the cold weather, but it will keep you nice and toasty, and of course, you do not have to make it just for Christmas. It has a drawstring, so you can adjust it to your own particular head size. If you have a very small head, try making it with the next smaller size crochet hook. Depending on the col...

Your cat will have hours of fun chasing this jingling mouse toy all over the house. It is made with scarps of worsted weight yarn, a plastic Easter egg, a small amount of Dacron batting, and a jingle bell.

This colorful lap-size afghan is perfect for snuggling up in your favorite chair on a cold winter day. It is easy to make and the great part is that you can use up all those scraps of yarn which you have been saving.

This lovely shawl with its air of antiquity, will keep you warm on cold evenings. The instructions are completely written out, so you will not have to strain your eyes counting out blocks and holes.

These adorable felines will not need a litter box or food, but they will certainly brighten up your sofa or chair. Since the pillow has a zippered back, the cover can be removed for laundering. The joining of the front and back is an original design I use to give the feel of a corded edge.

We have all, at one time or another, tried to stick our hands in those kids’ puppets to amuse our children or grandchildren. No more. This cute clown puppet was designed specifically for the adult hand, so we can have the fund now, too.

You will feel like you are cooking out of this world when you adorn your kitchen with this Star Trek potholder. Make it in the traditional red, blue, or gold, or pick a color to match your kitchen decor. With its double-thickness construction, it will stand up to the hottest jobs. It also makes a great gift for the Trekkies or Trekkers on your ...

Snowflakes are not just for Christmas any more. Make this elegant potholder in a color to match your kitchen decor for winter, or you can make it in the traditional red or green for Christmas. With its double thickness, it is not only practical, but will brighten your your kitchen.

Snowflakes are not just for Christmas any more. Make this elegant potholder in a color to match your kitchen decor for winter, or you can make it in the traditional red or green for Christmas. With its double thickness, it is not only practical, but will brighten your your kitchen.

This colorful pillow will lend holiday cheer to your sofa or chair. It has a zippered back, so the cover can be removed for laundering. It is a perfect compliment to my Poinsettia Afghan pattern C-109.

This glittering star tree topper was especially designed for those with smaller Christmas trees. With its silver thread worked in, it will add an elegant touch to your tree.

Get a jump on winter with this extra thick and warm poinsettia afghan. It is the perfect size for snuggling in your favorite chair or on the sofa. It is made with the unique border which I designed to look just like the slip stitch joining of the motifs. You will need worsted weight yarn, about 3-1/2 ounces of yellow, 9 ounces each of ecru and ...

This festive potholder will not only brighten up you kitchen, but will tackle any hot Christmas job with its double thick construction. Make it with either red or off-white poinsettias and choose a holiday background or one to match you decor.

This glittering silver and white star will really set off your Christmas tree. It is made with about 3 ounces of worsted weight yarn with silver metallic thread worked in. It has an inside pocket for the top of your tree and is stuff with a small amount of Dacron batting.

This pattern is just what it looks like - a garland of popcorn for your Christmas tree. It looks just like the real thing - good enough to eat! There are three different popcorn designs in the garland, so it is not just the same thing over and over. The best part is that you can add to it from year to year.

The design is truly different, due to the unique way in which I designed the border to match the slip-stitch joining of the motifs. It has two different snowflakes designed for the motifs. As well as the patterns for the hexagon motifs, there are instructions for half-motif fillers on the long edges, so you will not have those big gaps between ...

This great hat will work for all of your summer fashion needs. It is light and airy for ventilation, but still has enough of a brim to block out those intense rays. Make it in pastels to match your outfits or make it in white with a contrasting chain-stitch or ribbon drawstring. It is quick to make, with worsted weight yarn and a size K crochet...

This ornament is made from scraps of worsted weight yarn in white, silver metallic thread and a tiny bit of Dacron stuffing.