Marissa Kessler
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Crochet: Skirt
This pattern has been edited and is written in accordance with American Craft Councils’ guidelines for crochet patterns. In addition, this pattern has been professionally edited and tested in every size for fit and clarity.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap, Skirt
From the ancient Babylonians and Egyptians to the Chinese and Japanese, the fan has long been held as a symbol of good luck and wealth. After 2020, I couldn’t imagine a better gift for a friend, relative or yourself.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
From the ancient Babylonians and Egyptians to the Chinese and Japanese, the fan has long been held as a symbol of good luck and wealth. After 2020, I couldn’t imagine a better gift for a friend, relative or yourself.
Crochet: Pullover
This pattern has been edited and is written in accordance with American Craft Councils’ guidelines for crochet patterns. The terminology used, the pattern layout and the way instructions are written is in keeping with what you will find in professional crochet publications like Interweave Crochet and Happily Hooked.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
You know that ball of yarn you always have when your done making a sweater or scarf? It’s not enough for another project so it goes into that scrap pile never to be used. This project is a beginner friendly hat that uses any DK or Worsted Weight yarn to make a hat, 1 ball for a women or kids hat and 2 balls for a men’s hat.
Crochet: Cardigan
An Estuary is a place where two bodies of water, like when a river flows into the ocean. Two distinct areas, that merge into one is what this top is all about. You have two different long rectangles, that come together to become one top.
Crochet: Cowl
Bow ties have the ability to finish an outfit in a way no other item can. It brings one part sophistication, one part whimsy. I don’t claim that this pattern does that, because that is a tall order. But I am trying! Only requiring one ball of yarn, and with a pattern written to highlight short color changes and you are free to pick up the most ...
Crochet: Pullover
The Bee Keepers sweater was inspired by a wonderful women I know who keeps bees. The design of the sweater itself is pulled from my Central American ancestry, including the blocky, abstract bees and the color blocks the surround them.
Crochet: Throw
This summer we got a puppy, so we didn’t go on a family vacation. We did make lots of trips to our local beach. As we make that 20-30 minute drive, we would pass by Fripp Island, which is littered with pastel colored vacation houses. This blanket was a to memorialize this years stay-cation with it’s sunny beach days and brightly colored houses.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
This was one of those projects that I just so must fun making. The colors were bright and put a smile on my face every time I picked it up.
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
This pattern was the result of me wanting to make a bag that was beyond the basic mesh bag.
Crochet: Pullover
I wanted to design one basic template for a raglan sleeve sweater that could be made into two very different looking arguments by simple changing the color. This pattern has two version all in one pattern, Prime Mover and the Sock Monkey.
Crochet: Pullover
I have always been a morning person, being greeted by the rising sun has always been a joy. This sweater is my version of the rays of the sun coming up over the horizon.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This colorful wrap is made up of multiple geometric designs, many of which you probally recognize. Each one I choose to recreate in this garment, spans multiple origins and can be seen in garments and household items across many continents and cultures.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
I love the look of big, flowy garments. Often times, when I try to recreate those looks on my small frame I end up looking stumpy, blocky or like I’m wearing an afghan. There is nothing wrong with afghans, I just don’t want to wear one to work or the grocery store. This Ruana is designed to hit just below the hip in the front, to give you a bit...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl was inspired by a hank of yarn that I fell in love with. The colors were beautiful and it sat on my shelf, in my stash because I couldn’t’ find the perfect way to show it off.