Shapes and Stripes is a series of twelve washcloth designs. Designs will feature two color stitch patterns with festive shapes like hearts, pumpkins, and even snowflakes. Patterns will be released monthly until the ebook is completed in September of 2016.

Crochet a year of filet crochet washcloths, each representing different holidays, interests etc. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the Year of the Washcloths ebook for a fraction of the price. These fun washcloths make great additions to your decor. Or, make some for a hostess gift. Even better yet, make these simple designs with a superwash wool and sew them together to make a year round afghan.

In the book of Matthew, Jesus is famously quoted telling us how with faith as small as a mustard seed we can move mountains. My love for that verse was the inspiration for my latest cowl design. Here to There thoughtfully sports 7 rows of mustard “plants” with 7 stitches in between each cluster. At the bottom is a row of “seeds” to complete the...

You were in Eden, the garden of God; Every precious stone was your covering: The ruby, the topaz, and the diamond; The beryl, the onyx, and the jasper; The lapis lazuli, the turquoise, and the emerald; And the gold, the workmanship of your settings and your sockets, Was in you. They were prepared on the day that you were created. - Ezekial 28:1...

Where there’s a whisk, there’s a way. This cute kitchen quote fits this first time brioche project perfectly. If you take a risk and brave the “scariness” of brioche you’ll find yourself learning a new technique that you just might fall in love with.

A DK weight yarn and a lacey shell stitch come together in this crescent shaped shawl to create an accessory that drapes nicely around the shoulders. It can even be worn in the popular bandana style.

This quick and fun crochet pattern is suitable for beginners, or intermediate crocheters who just want something meditative to work on. Using a size J hook on DK weight yarn the pattern works up lickety split. Both the Gaitor and Necklace length sizes use just one skein of Alexandra’s Dark Side of the Moon DK, while the Infinity style uses two ...

“The ocean is full of untamed magic.” -Unknown

Whether it’s a blasting ac or a crisp Fall day, this crochet poncho is great to have on hand. Utilizing a filet crochet technique paired with a skoche of increasing, it’s a great beginner friendly design. In class we’ll teach you all the techniques to make this project, as well as how to adjust the size if you’d like to make it a little looser....

This moebius cowl uses a slanted shell stitch to create one central chevron that really adds flow and movement to the fabric. This cowl is all about learning the surprisingly simple moebius join and then it’s on to a fun and relaxing stitch pattern.

The colors I chose to blend together for this crochet fade design remind me so much of a family favorite sports team, the Boise State Broncos. I had to come up with a name that included the idea of a team, and thus the Invulnerable Shawl was born! This project is a great skill builder for crocheters who want to learn something new. You’ll be do...

“Art begins in imitation and ends in innovation.”

cozy style poncho is designed to be the perfect jumping off point for building your crochet skills. It’s not much more complex than a cowl but requires just enough new skills to lead you towards being able to make garments. In this class you’ll learn various forms of v-stitch, as well as how best to keep track of increases.

“You can never cross the ocean, until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” With an alternating sail-like stitch pattern, this simple triangular shawl creates a flowing fabric that drapes beautifully when crocheted with a luxurious yarn like Versailles. Finished off with a rope stitch edging, the design is aptly named after the abov...

“A mind that’s stretched by a new experience can never go back to it’s old dimensions.” I was challenged to create a design replicating the dropped stitches of knitting. This cowl uses a technique similar to broomstick lace to create stitches that are stretched in appearance, giving a whole new look to your crochet.

Sometimes it feels like a design is MEANT to happen. That’s how the Huckleberry Cowl happened. Named after the quote from the movie Tombstone, which was one of my dad’s favorite movies, this bandana style cowl is designed with one skein of Dream in Color’s Smooshy with Cashmere in a limited edition colorway inspired by old spaghetti westerns. H...

“The creation of a thousand forests is in a single acorn.” That’s the quote that inspired this asymmetrical cowl. A cluster stitch takes on the shape of acorns, while a form of back loop stitches help create horizontal ribs. In this class you’ll learn how to do each of these unique stitches to make an accessory that looks gorgeous in any color,...

Modesty is elegant, and so is this shawlette made with luxurious fibers and a bit of glitter to pair perfectly with casual or dressy outfits. This stunning accessory will teach you how to change yarns and add a border, all while working with yarn that you won’t want to put down. Want to make it larger? This shawl is designed so you can keep goi...

Let your troubles melt away with this aptly named crochet shawl. Fans of the popular song Over the Rainbow may get this song stuck in their head while stitching it. Utilizing a gradient yarn, this beginner friendly design features just two types of stitches to create a lightweight fabric with ruching and a ruffled edge.

As timeless as the fruits of an heirloom orchard, this crochet shawl utilizes the classic triangular shawl design and adds a flare of new beauty with a gradient yarn and a ripple edge with little picots to add the finishing touch.

Inspired by a quote from Wicked, this cowl is for all those who’ve ever said or been told they “can’t” crochet. This simple design combines two colors of a gorgeous fingering weight yarn in varying width stripes. Suitable for all skill levels, this project will teach you to change colors, work “between” the stitches, and more.

Inspired by the switchback curves of a mountain road, Switchback City is a chevron cowl with a unique twist; the edges are straight! In this class you’ll learn to use a variety of stitches to manipulate a fabric that would otherwise have wavy edges into something rectangular. This project is a great skill builder for advanced beginners and beyo...

Since Artyarns featured one of my designs with their glorious yarn, I’m offering 25% off patterns crocheted with Artyarns through the end of 2019. Use coupon code LuxuryHooks at checkout.

Inspired by woven fabrics, this instant gratification design is a great way to use a super bulky or jumbo yarn without a lot of bulk. You’ll actually be crocheting around the larger yarn while working with a fingering weight yarn. It’s quite a quick and easy project and is perfect for that one skein of jumbo yarn that you’re just not sure what ...

“Don’t tell me sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.” These fitting lyrics inspired the title of Anna’s latest crochet design. Footprints on the Moon is a delicate yet simple shawl designed for one skein of Alexandra’s Crafts Dark Side of the Moon. If you prefer a larger shawl, just grab two skeins and keep going. The pattern i...

Think & Wonder, Wonder & Think. Inspired by the gorgeous Wonderland Yarns Land of Wonder colorway, I just couldn’t help but name this design after the Dr. Seuss quote. I wanted to design something not too difficult that would really show off the beauty of this gorgeous yarn. You can use a mini skein pack paired with a contrasting color ...

“Go North, go North, with wings on your feet.”

Every time I wear my Sunrise’s Promise Shawlette to work, I get asked about it. Several customers have been shocked to find out that it’s crochet! Simple enough for advanced beginners, and engaging enough for the most avid crocheters, this class is great for all skill levels.

Named after the popular saying “May you have shells in your pockets, and sand in your shoes,” this delicate shawl features a mesh fishnet pattern with seashells scattered throughout. You’ll love crocheting this accessory in gradients and solids alike.

Crochet yourself a little good luck with the Fair Winds & Following Seas shawl. Named for the popular mariners toast that wishes you a fast and easy voyage, this shawl is a great project for all levels of crocheters. If you know how to single crochet, double crochet, and chain, then you can make this shawl.

Designed with Lorna’s Laces Splattershot, this cowl is aptly named since each of Splattershot’s ten colors are named after destination cities like Tokyo, Paris, and Cozumel. You’ll feel like you’re taking a vacation to one of these amazing places while crocheting this stylish accessory in the comfort of your own home.

This design is reminiscent of rays of sunshine, and works up beautifully in any color combo you can imagine. Red and green will look like a field of poppies, white and a soft blue will look like fluffy clouds. Don’t let the name fool you, the Sun burst Washcloth is a versatile design.

Inspired by the red, white, & blue banners one sees at the 4th of July, or during elections, the Fanfare Washcloth makes a great Patriotic accent or gift.

Once upon a time, you may have thought crochet is just for granny squares and doilies. However, that is just not the case. Inspired by the Artyarns Gemstone Scarf kits, I wanted to crochet something as exquisite as the yarn. Thus, A Ruby’s Inner Light was born.

If you’re a cat lover, or know someone who is, then you’ll love the Cat’s Meow washcloth. This pattern uses contrasting colors and a unique version of a spike stitch to create lots of pretty kitty cats.

The Loveliness of Ladybirds Washcloth uses a unique increase & decrease bobble technique to create row after row of ladybugs. The design also works great as a hot pad or trivet due to the extra layer of protection created by the bobbles.

The Hippity Hop washcloth is covered in rows of bunnies to make sure you get lots of goodies in your basket. You’ll love how clusters and bobbles work together to make these adorable bunnies.

Recently learned to crochet? Need an instant gratification project? The Easy as Pie Cowl combines the stunning colors of Classic Elite’s Santorini with a simple eyelet pattern to create a stylish & lightweight that you’ll want to wear all year round.

No matter where you live in the world, plastic bags are either banned, or about to be banned. Be prepared with the Off to Market Bag. It works up quickly in a sport weight yarn, and is large enough to hold plenty of groceries (or yarn).

The Spring Tulips Washcloth will be a welcome addition to your kitchen or bath to bring in the colors of Spring. Make your tulips in a variety of bright colors by using up leftover yarn from other washcloths you’ve made to create a rich and vibrant garden.

Create your own lucky by crocheting a field of clover with the Lucky Charms Washcloth.

Crochet a sweet heart design with the Lovely Hearts Washcloth. It’s the perfect treat to make for yourself or a loved one this Valentine’s Day.

The Sprinkles Cowl is the perfect dash of color to add to your wardrobe. The fun crochet linen stitch texture helps prevent the “pooling” effect that is common in variegated yarns.

The Arctic Snow washcloth is a great way to bring the beauty of snow into your home without bringing the cold in with it. You’ll love working this open Catherine wheel design.

Crochet a quick washcloth with the Pine Forest Washcloth. This design is a fun and easy way to learn the spike stitch. It utilizes two shades of green to make an Escher style design that looks like Christmas trees.

Crochet your own bountiful harvest with the Autumn Harvest Washcloth. Reminiscent of grains of wheat, this cloth features a fun ripple pattern and puff stitches.

Add to your crochet skills with the Pumpkin Patch Washcloth. Using two colors and an exciting combination of stitches, you’ll be able to crochet up a festive cloth, perfect for the season.

Celebrate completing a full year of washcloth designs with the Celebration Washcloth. This cake pattern is the September design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

Show your love of dogs with the Darling Puppy Washcloth. This cute dog pattern is the August design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

The Pretty Kitty Washcloth is perfect for cat lovers. This kitty silhouette pattern is the July design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

Show your love for the USA with the Patriotic Star Washcloth. This star pattern is the June design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

Crochet a little warmth with the May is for Summer Washcloth. This sunshine pattern is a bonus design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

Crochet a stunning garden with the May Flowers Washcloth. This tulip pattern is the May design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

Crochet a fun addition to your Easter Basket with the Egg Hunt Washcloth. This Easter egg pattern is the April design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

Crochet yourself a little luck with the Shamrockin’ Washcloth. This four leaf clover pattern is the March design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

Show your love for crochet with the February Hearts and Flowers Washcloth. This washcloth pattern is the February design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

Crochet a winter wonderland with the January Snow Washcloth. This snowflake pattern is the January design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

Make your crocheting festive with the December Oh Christmas Tree Washcloth. This Christmas tree pattern is the December design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

Crochet a feathered friend with the Turkey Trot Washcloth. This turkey pattern is the November design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

Crochet yourself a spooky treat with the Trick or Treat Washcloth. This jack-o-lantern pattern is the October design for my Year of the Washcloths ebook. You can purchase each washcloth pattern individually or get the ebook for a discount. These washcloths are simple filet crochet patterns and make great gifts.

This darling little hat was inspired by an amigurumi project I was working on. I was making little cacti and sewing on their flowers and realized they looked like tiny hats, and thus the Cacti in Bloom hat was born.

I was inspired by a woven scarf made with leftover novelty yarns and wanted to crochet something using up some of my leftovers. We have all bought fun fur, ribbon yarn, etc. and the craze is over, so here is a great way for you to use up all that random yarn and make a scarf that is trendy and fun. This scarf crochet’s up lickety split and make...

This scarf features a very open filet crochet pattern that is then filled with columns of surface crochet, making the scarf appear to be woven. The pattern looks best when a self striping yarn like liberty wool is used for your main color, and 2-3 colors are used as your “woven” colors. The style of this scarf is perfect for both men and women,...

When I first started working at Knitique, my local yarn store, we had this adorable knit fingerless mitts that had ridges at the cuffs. I have yet to see anything like it as a crochet pattern. Since crochet is so functional for three dimensional designs, I thought I would try my hand at creating crochet welts. And voila! these stylish mitts wer...

Ever have just one skein of hand dyed sock yarn that

Look and feel like a movie star by knitting up these quick and easy projects this weekend. Both are done in seed stitch,

This hat is the perfect gift knit. It is so quick and easy that you can start and finish it in the same day. This really is my favorite project to give as a gift because it only takes one skein and knits up very quickly. This hat would even look great as a slouchy hat(instructions included).

This scarf was inspired by a linen yarn I came across with random bits of color. However, it would work great with any solid or variegated yarn, and even a self-striping. I meant this to be more of a summer scarf, but it would be a great fall or winter scarf in a wool or alpaca yarn as well. The dropped stitches give the scarf a “ladder” edging...

This is not a tote bag, but a cover for all those boring grocery store totes. I turned one from the dollar store into my favorite knitting bag. This pattern is designed to fit any bag because the pattern starts with your gauge swatch. Knit this in a solid, self-striping, or use several colors and stripe it yourself. After making the cover, slid...

I was tasked with designing a pattern based off a a specific yarn. The yarn is a hand-painted yarn with a little bit of sparkle. I came up with the Dash Mitts as one of my designs. Dot Mitts will be coming soon.

We all love those cute cartoon characters, and aren’t necessarily a fan of colorwork or duplicate stitch. This headband is quick and easy with felt embellishments to create the face.

This scarf uses one skein of a ruffle yarn such as Tundra Glitz or ChaCha, and 300 yards of worsted weight yarn. I used an angora so it would be rich and luxurious looking, even underneath all those ruffles. You won’t be disappointed in this scarf, it is beautiful and warm!

These slippers are of course inspired by Tennis Shoes. You can use regular shoe laces, but the instructions include directions to create your own laces at just the right length. These would look great in your favorite sports team’s colors, or any color combination you like. The pattern comes in three sizes (kid’s, women’s, and men’s). I think y...

This is an easy, gauge not required pattern! Who doesn’t love that? You need two coordinating colors of sport/dk weight yarn, size 9 circular and size 5 needles. You will love knitting these for all the little girls in your life. Add some length to the center portion to make it fit older kids and adults!

I designed this pattern because someone requested it. They saw an item in a store and wanted to be able to make it. This is what I came up with. I taught a class for it at the yarn shop I worked at, and it was a big hit. So now I am offering it to you. Enjoy!

This fun and quick hat only takes one skein of Liberty Wool. It stripes itself beautifully, so all you have to do is knit! The instructions include ways to adjust the hat to fit you perfectly. The sample is done shorter, so it doesn’t cover the ears, but you can make yours longer. You will only need one ball of Liberty Wool, but buy two. It’s w...

This is a medium sized triangular shawl with a lot going for it. It has a beautiful open lace pattern which accents the mohair yarn perfectly, as well as a subtle cable running down the center. It is just large enough to wrap over your shoulders and pin in place or use it as a scarf! I find it is the perfect accent over a sweater or dress. Cast...

I have always liked the look of a biased scarf, but have never found the stitch pattern interesting enough to make one. This is my solution. It is stylish enough for the gals, and simple enough for the guys. The pattern includes detailed instructions, and there is only one cable, so you won’t have a hard time making this scarf. Cast on and enjoy!

Everyone loves stripes, but that generally leaves so many tails to weave in. That is not the case with these mitts. These are a great weekend or vacation project. And the best part is that they are fun for everyone. Do them in school colors for some team spirit, holiday colors for a little extra festiveness, or any color combination you like. T...

Tired of the same old pair of boots? Want to jazz them up a bit? Can’t afford a brand new pair? Just add some pompoms on top! These boot toppers are super easy and you can knit them in an evening or two. Using only one ball of Frivola and one of Cloud 9, you can add some new style to your wardrobe for a lot less than a new pair of shoes. Enjoy!

Add some sparkle and shine to any pair of boots with these boot toppers. These are an easy weekend project, great for any beginner. All you need to know is how to knit and purl, and work in the round. These make a fabulous addition to any wardrobe, and would make a great gift too!

These mitts are designed to be a bit of luxury without breaking the bank. Using only one skein of pure silk yarn with

If you are like me, mittens make it too hard to do things like picking up your keys, but fingerless mitts don’t keep you

This pattern was something that was inspired by the fact that I don’t enjoy wearing gloves, and the fact that very few scarf patterns work for both men and women. The pattern is a simple 4x4 cable and it includes a pocket at each end of the scarf to keep your hands nice and cozy. This pattern also comes with a free headband/earwarmer pattern. D...

This pattern is based on the cartoon character Toothless. Due to this fact, I am making this a free pattern, so that others may enjoy it. Toothless was just too cute to not make a hat for my stepdaughter, and I just thought others might enjoy it too!

A pattern inspired by ballet slippers but quick enough to get done over the weekend or just an evening. They are meant to be basic, comfy, and quick. The Keep It Simply Squishy(K.I.S.S.) Slippers would even make a great gift!

The Weave It Knit It pocket belt is style with purpose! Have you ever found yourself heading out for a jog or to walk the dog and go to put keys in your pocket, only to remember these pants don’t have any? So do you change pants or juggle your things? Neither! Put on the pocket belt and tuck your keys and phone inside. The great thing about thi...