Allison Bostrom
eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads
eBook :
3 patterns
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Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Crochet: Stitch pattern
This stitch pattern is one of the components in the Serenity CAL. If you’d like to grab all of the elements at once in convenient PDF format, check out the bundle!
Crochet: Cardigan
This lightweight, airy cardigan is designed to show off beautifully colored yarns. A simple sideways construction creates an oversized and drapey layering piece that brings summer wardrobe staples into the spring and fall. The shape is similar to a kimono, but shorter - just past hip length. Solid sections alternate with a lace that is eye-catc...
Crochet: Hats - Other
The Little Bubbles Hat is a sweet and whimsical accessory for the sweet and whimsical baby in your life! Worked side to side with stripes on contrast color “bubbles”, this hat is fairly simple to construct. It is an excellent quick project for more advanced crocheters, and a perfect opportunity to try something new for an adventurous beginner c...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Stellate Shawl is a pocket shawl that addresses my personal issues with the standard design. First, it is worked from short end to short end, allowing for easier length customization (plus, you don’t have to chain/foundation stitch a bazillion times!). Second, it is designed so you can access the pockets from both the right side and wrong s...
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is for a simple but striking two-color stranded colorwork cowl. Made with super bulky yarn, it works up in a day or two and is incredibly warm. The optional use of different needle sizes for the top and bottom ribbing allows for a slightly flared bottom, which sits nicely on the shoulders.
Crochet: Headband
The V-Stitch Lace Headband is a quick and simple stash buster that can be customized for any size head! It’s a great opportunity to practice crochet lace skills while creating a practical accessory for all seasons. Simple chain ties make this an easy item to wear and adjust.
Knitting: Sachet
The Scrappy Sachets pattern is pretty self-explanatory: put your stash to good use as you play with different types of stitches! Whether you’re making gifts or keeping them around to brighten up your home, these sachets are a joy to work up.
Crochet: Sachet
Stuffed with your preferred aromatic plant (for example, lavender or pine needles), the Ambiance Sachet adds a perfect touch to a cozy evening by the fire. Snuggle up with a big sweater and a cup of tea and enjoy this quick project! There are just enough interesting stitches to keep you engaged, without detracting from the cozy ambiance you’ve ...
Crochet: Containers
The Braided Basket is a striking home decor piece that you can customize for any season! Worked from the bottom up in the round, this pattern uses post stitches to create an alluring texture and a solid base. The base is crowned by a bold and beautiful braid in three colors. Choose colors for your favorite holiday or season, or go with team col...
Crochet: Stitch pattern
This stitch pattern is one of the components in the Harmony CAL. If you’d like to grab all of the elements at once in convenient PDF format, check out the bundle!
Crochet: Afghan block
The Watering Can Square evokes a special scene familiar to any gardener - tenderly nurturing those first shoots that poke through the earth. Worked using five colors of worsted/aran (4) weight yarn and the corner-to-corner technique, this is a perfect afghan square or pillow panel!
Crochet: Cardigan
This pattern is part of the 2022 Fall into Autumn blog hop hosted by Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’ and Ned & Mimi. You can purchase the bundle here to get this and more than 30 other amazing fall crochet patterns at a steep discount.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by the fat droplets of much-needed rain that sometimes come in late summer, the Summer Rain Wrap is a rectangular shawl featuring a dramatic cable motif. Worked in a silky cotton, this wrap is a perfect accessory for cool summer evenings. However, the pattern is easily adjustable to add a bit more width for a warmer wool wrap to take y...
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
The Offset Chevron Washcloth was specifically designed to help lace beginners get their feet wet on a project that is both fun to work and practical. Using simple techniques of yarn over, k2tog, and ssk, this pattern displays an eye-catching lace chevron shape that is displaced just slightly from center to create interest. More experienced knit...
Crochet: Booties
The Post Stitch Preemie Booties are both sweet and functional! Written for two sizes, fitting foot lengths up to 2” and 2.5”, this pattern is a quick and simple make that’s perfect for gifting. A cute little post stitch cuff decorates these booties, and they lace up the back to make it easier to slide them onto a wiggly baby.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Winding River Socks are inspired by dense Aran sweaters. As with so much traditional knitting, the central motif was inspired by nature. This design is intended to evoke cozy afternoons with a cup of tea, watching a glacial river wind its way down through a snowy forest. A bold, lazy braid cable runs down the center leg into the instep, wit...
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Intro: Inspired by Guernsey/Gansey sweaters, this baby blanket gets its playful name from the long internet rabbit hole I fell down one day. I love the clean lines and mix of textures that characterize these classic sweaters, but I confess I exited the rabbit hole with no additional clarity about the exact origins of the style, nor about the di...
Crochet: Decorative - Other
This pattern is also part of the Spring Style bundle, which you can find right here.
Crochet: Afghan block
Entwined is a simple but striking design for a small (5”/13 cm) square motif. This pattern was designed for a special purpose. Small squares such as this are sometimes given to new mothers and their preemie babies and swapped between them at regular intervals, allowing them to bond via scent when touch is not possible. I recently learned about ...
Crochet: Vest
This pattern was part of the Fall into Autumn Blog Hop. It is part of the bundle in addition to being available as a standalone PDF in my shop. Purchasing the bundle through my link will also get you a copy of my Einkorn Cup Cozy pattern!
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Inspired by books I read as a child, the Choose Your Own Adventure Washcloth pattern is really 8 designs in one! There are two edging options and four center panels, allowing knitters to mix and match to create their ideal washcloth. Throw in some color play and the possibilities are endless!
Crochet: Pullover
The Gone for a Dip Hoodie is a lightweight but cozy layer inspired cool nights at my grandmother’s cabana when I was a kid. Throw it on over a tank top or bathing suit for a waterside barbecue or beach bonfire! A hood keeps you comfy when the breeze picks up. This pullover is graded for bust measurements 31-62” and is worked top-down. The only ...
Knitting: Cup / Mug
This cute little cup cozy is a really fun way to practice your stitching! It is worked flat using just knits and purls. There is an option to seam together the ends for a travel mug or to create a button flap for a mug with a handle (this option includes slightly more advanced skills, but if you’re up for some decreasing and yarn overs, I encou...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern is for all you yarn impulse buyers out there who have a gorgeous single skein of fingering weight yarn waiting to be used! The Tournesol Shawlette is a one-skein wonder brought about by a lovely hank of Tosh Merino Light in Daffodil. The gorgeous earthy golden color of the yarn inspired me to create a sunflower-themed shawlette fea...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These mitts are part of my French Braid Collection. This listing is for the mitts ONLY. You can get all three patterns in the collection at a discount by purchasing the eBook (this is the last of the three patterns in the collection).
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
The Winter to Spring Bias Wrap is a simple but engaging project designed to help you (and your wardrobe!) through the seasonal transition. Spring is my favorite season, and I love the way the six colors of this wrap transition from the muted whites and grays of winter to the cheerful green, pink, and yellow of spring. Made in a cotton/linen ble...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This beanie is part of my French Braid Collection. This listing is for the beanie ONLY. You can get all three patterns in the collection at a discount by purchasing the eBook.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Peppercorn Shawl is a uniquely shaped shawl designed to sit comfortably on your shoulders without the need for a pin. It is similar to a semicircle, but has a notch in it to fit more easily around your neck. The shawl is slightly more than a half-circle, giving a nice amount of coverage considering the depth.
Crochet: Pullover
The Trailing Vines Pullover is a cozy, oversized sweater worked sideways. It features a braided cable motif along the hem and sleeve cuffs, with an echo of that motif around the neckline. This is a hip-length sweater with tips for customizing the length.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl pattern is part of my French Braid Collection. This listing is for the cowl ONLY. You can get all three patterns in the collection at a discount by purchasing the eBook).
Knitting: Cowl
The soft cables and knit-purl design of the Sentinels Cowl evoke a hushed and snowy pine forest. Worked in fingering weight yarn, this pattern produces an almost ethereal cowl that hugs your neck, providing a layer of comfort on a cold day. The Sentinels Cowl is worked top-down, allowing you to marvel at the delicate pattern unfolding from your...
Crochet: Cape
Description. The All Decked Out Cape is the ultimate self-indulgence! With a big, comfy hood and inside pockets, this cape will keep you toasty all winter. Studded with little puff stitch baubles, the All Decked Out Cape is a great make to get you into the holiday (or just seasonal) spirit!
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
The Any Which Way Wristers are the ultimate stashbuster/quick gift! This pattern is written recipe-style so you can make a pair of wristers to your exact desired dimensions using any yarn and hook. If that feels overwhelming, there are charts in the pattern to help you select dimensions based on 8 sizes from toddler to Adult XL, as well as hook...
Knitting: Wall Hanging
The Cozy Fireside Wall Hanging brings all the warmth and snuggles of a cable-knit sweater to your home decor. Featuring a simple pennant shape and columns of cables, this wall hanging evokes cold nights spent by the fire with a steaming mug of tea. The width and frequency of the cables varies, giving the captivating illusion of movement.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Ever Upward Beanie was inspired by paneled cable knit designs. Crocheters should be able to get in on the fun, too! This hat features a total of four panels that alternate between moss stitch and a playful cabled arrow motif. The design is carried through the crown, so your beanie will look polished and professional - pom or no pom. The fun...
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
Description: The Sunny Skies Circle Bag employs the intriguing technique of embossed crochet, creating a relief image. Worked with a double strand of worsted weight yarn, this bag is very sturdy without a fabric lining. A chunky crocheted button makes even the back side pretty, and a purse handle of your choice gives a polished finish. Note: so...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The name Roots Wrap has a double meaning. The twining cables of the central panel remind me of the gnarled roots of an old tree and give me that warm, cozy feeling that comes from sitting down outside with a good book. On a less literal level, the design of this wrap makes me feel more connected to my family’s roots on the west coast of Ireland...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Fathoms Wrap is a light, breezy layer for the warmer months. It features a tapered rectangular shape with playful tassels on the ends, and is just the right shape to drape lightly on the shoulders. The alternating sections of popcorn stitch mesh and a fun modified double crochet stitch keep the crocheter engaged without having to think too ...
Knitting: Containers
The Little Cables Basket is worked in one piece with a seed stitch brim and base. It strikes the perfect balance of slouch and structure as a cute and casual (not to mention functional!) addition to your home decor. This pattern utilizes one simple cable and tiles it across the faces of the basket in different directions to create interest.
Crochet: Cup / Mug
The puff stitch motif in this cup cozy evokes swaying stalks of autumn wheat, making it the perfect quick make for the end of summer and early fall.
Knitting: Tee
I was unable to get testers for sizes 7 and 8. If you make either of those sizes and submit the questionnaire I gave to my testers (I can email it to you), I will refund the price of the pattern.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Blueberry Bush Beanie is a beginner-friendly, gender neutral textured hat that works up quickly. The stitch pattern continues through the decrease section, so while you’re free to add a pom pom, this beanie looks great plain. It’s an excellent Netflix project - an easy two-round repeat. Because this beanie is worked bottom-up, you can easil...
Crochet: Coaster
Swirly Twirly Sunshine Coasters are the perfect quick summer make! Make them in an array of colors to bust your stash of cotton, and use them as an excuse to hold an outdoor party ;)
Crochet: Lip Balm Cozy
The Butterfly Chapstick Cozy is the cutest practical accessory! This little pattern is perfect for using up scraps of yarn for a project you’ll actually use. This chapstick cozy works up so quickly that you can make several in a day and hand them out as gifts! Add an optional ring to hang it on a backpack or keyring, or just drop it in your pur...
Crochet: Scrubber
The Diamond Bobble Scrubby is a versatile stash buster! Choose scrubby or smooth cotton, make it in monochrome or a rainbow, and use it as a washcloth or dish scrubber!
Crochet: Bag - Other
The Embossed Heart Pouch is the perfect little project to dip your toes into embossed crochet, and it’s a stash buster! Work it all in one color to emphasize the relief image, or make it pop with a contrasting color.
Crochet: Headband
The Knotted Mesh Headband is the perfect spring/summer accessory AND stashbuster pattern! It is a quick make, so you can make yourself a bunch in different colors or give them away as gifts.
Crochet: Wall Hanging
The Poinsettia Hoop Wall Hanging combines texture and color in a beautiful holiday decoration! Bobbles and a raised flower motif stand out in this festive 7” hoop. It is the perfect size to adorn a small apartment, or to combine with other wall decor. The pattern includes instructions for making a matching mini (5”) hoop - try combining small a...
Crochet: Cardigan
This cap-sleeved cardigan is the perfect transition piece! It has a gorgeous layered lace pattern with lots of texture. The overlapping stitches manage to make it both lacy and squishy, so it’s really cozy! The Wellspring Cardigan is perfect for layering over a dress, but also looks great with jeans/jean shorts or leggings. Dress it up or down!
Crochet: Brimmed Hat
This hat was inspired by one I saw someone wearing while I was on vacation in Hague, NY, a little town on Lake George. It’s a fun alternative to a big-brimmed sun hat. I really enjoy the look of the curled brim! This hat has a simple top-down construction with a pretty lace section.
Crochet: Tote
The colorwork in this pattern is inspired by one of my favorite Moana characters - the sassy ocean! This bag is made using tapestry crochet and a double strand of yarn, so it is extra sturdy and works up really fast! It is plenty roomy for a day at the beach - I easily carried a large book, water bottle, towel, keys, and wallet with space to sp...