Create a path of color and negative space.

The Switchback Square Afghan first appeared Issue #31 of Happily Hooked Magazine.

A triangle of triangles.

A men’s sweater vest made up of contrasting textures. The main sections are made using the grit stitch pattern worked on the bias/diagonal. A vertical panel of short stitch ribbing sets the contrasting section.

Unisex full-fingered gloves made from sock yarn. The back of the glove is made first, with the palm side worked on modularly.

A Tunisian skull cap style beanie made from fingering/sock weight remnants. Mix and match colors as you want from the remnants you have available. Each wedge of color can be made with 15g or less of yarn.

Take some inspiration from the garden lattice with this lattice shawl. Enjoy a cup of tea, read a book and take in the summer breeze.

The Dazzling Stardust Shawl features a semi-circular, starburst design inspired by the stars in the sky. The sample is worked up in a bright and sunny sparkling yellow in honor of our own sun, the nearest star to our home. This advanced pattern makes a great accessory for any holiday or New Years party.

The Ethereal Lattice Shawl uses the fillet crochet style to create a rectangular wrap depicting swirling paths around a geometric mesh center. It’s truly a work of art that will instantly dazzle!

This design, part of our Elemental Shawl Series, incorporates air’s natural ability to swirl and carry sound with the twisting, undulating waves that radiate out from the center. Made from a subtly variegated grey yarn, this airy shawl is reminiscent of a dusty wind storm.

Made in an earthy 100% linen yarn, this earthy shawl evokes the simple beauty of nature. Drape it over your shoulders or wrap it around your body to keep warm on chilly summer nights.

The use of short rows to creates contrasting sections of color.

This delicate Raindrop Lace Shawl is made from a beautiful watery-blue yarn spun from silk, to achieve a “liquid” drape, and seacell fibers, which comes from ocean grown kelp.

The first in our Elemental Shawl Series, the Wheel of Fire Shawl, is made from a bold, fiery red yarn spun mostly from alpaca wool, one of the warmest fibers available. Made in a bright and fiery red, this intricate shawl is a surefire way to heat up this winter.

Make a bold statement with this impressive blanket that features unique square twists. Play with the color choice to create your own, one-of-a-kind afghan.

Grandmother’s Garden is a well loved design in quilts. Its vibrant colorful “flower” clusters work beautifully to beautify any decor. Recreate the classic pattern in beautiful yarns and simple Tunisian crochet stitches.

When waves collide…

A double-ended Tunisian crochet scarf making use of short rows to create vibrant sections.

You are on the side of a river, with a fox, a chicken, and a bag of corn. You must cross to the other side of the river, taking everything with you. However, you have only a very small boat, large enough to carry you, and one of your “traveling companions” at a time. There is no other way across. – Classic logic puzzle

This open chain-work scarf is a great warm weather scarf. A one skein project if you are looking to try something a little different.

This spiraling scarf worked with short-row shaping is constructed width-wise—just keep on going until you run out of yarn! Double-ended Tunisian crochet techniques switch from side to side, highlighting the yarn’s contrasting and complementary colors.

The innovative color effect in this scarf is created by crocheting with alternating ends of the skein, and the switchback design emphasizes the varying colors. The extra-long length is great for wrapping!

Yarn & Notions

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A layering tank top to add to your wardrobe. The side to side construction makes a vertical ribbing and a horizontal stretch that will gently hug your frame. With the pattern gauged for nine sizes and an easily adjusted length, you will be able to make one to fit any body.

Adding to the variety of variations on Maylin Tan’s knitted Wingspan pattern, here is a double-ended Tunisian pattern.

A Tunisian wrap of wiggly, wavy colors.

Take the classic ripple afghan and change it up. Geometric “arrow” shapes join together in a modern form of an old style. The modular joining technique keeps the design working in a constant flow and requires very little finishing.

A simple, lace crescent shawlette worked from the top-center out. The stitch pattern is designed to clearly show off yarn color aspects such as verigation and/or slow transitions. A great project for an odd ball of sock yarn or one of a kind hank.

Worked from the bottom up, each module/motif closes as decreases are used to create lace and texture aspects. Each module/motif is worked onto the previous with no need for sewing or other afterthought joining.

NOTE: The individual pattern, available through Ravelry, uses a fingering/sock weight yarn as the basis for gauge and suggested hook size. The pattern in Crochet One-Skein Wonders is based on lace weight. Both contain notes on adjusting for different size and/or gauge.

When the leaves turn and fall place a swirl of golden maple leaves around your shoulders.

The given yarn, hook, and yardage are only what was used to make the first store sample. The pattern is written to accommodate any DK or worsted weight yarn of your choice (other weights are also possible) with a hook size appropriate to the yarn choice.

I first designed these hats in the summer of 2010 for my aunt, her daughters, and her grand-daughters.

But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias (Salome) danced before them, and pleased Herod. Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. -- Matthew 14:6-7

Stars are the source of life in the universe. They build the materials for creation while giving the light and warmth for growth. Celebrate life with this circular shawl as a central star radiates its energy.

Bring the iconic flower of summer into your decor year round with this rug. This rug is designed to closely mimic an actual sunflower with texture techniques for stamens and individually articulated petals. A chart for the construction of the petals is included.

This adorable hat has been highly popular, keeping me constantly crocheting them for all the family and friends who want one. This is also a great project for someone looking to learn new ways of turning and joining stitches to give shape to their work.

Add a delightful twist to your style with this beret. Working six different strands from the center out in the round creates the distinctive spiral pattern. While somewhat unorthodox, the pattern is surprisingly simple and can be worked up in an afternoon. Mix and match anywhere from two to six colors to create unending variations.

A circular crocheted afghan with arms spiraling out from the center to the edge. The pattern can be used with either bulky yarn for a full size afghan or with sport weight for a baby blanket.