Need an accessory or costume for Halloween in a hurry? This gory choker works up quickly.

Yes, I’m a librarian, and this is my vest. I designed it to be a wearable basic, something to add a bit of preppy style and warmth to a plain workday outfit. For full effect, add glasses and a bun and practice looking down your nose at the 6 foot student towering over you. Or make it in a bright neon for a fun weekend look.

Being on strike, I’ve had more time than usual to crochet lately. I decided to make myself a light, lacy hat to wear on the picket line - something I could pull over my ears to keep them warm but that wouldn’t overheat my head. I started going through beret patterns, but couldn’t find anything that seemed quite what I wanted. At some point the ...

More a tutorial than a pattern. Lets you customize the finished shrug to your exact measurements.