Rachel Newhouse
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Make a classy crochet statement with these textured fingerless gloves! These long gloves are fitted through the patterned cuff and scrunched around the wrist. The slanted front-post stitch design is easy enough for beginners yet interesting enough for advanced crocheters. Whip a pair up as a gift for a girlfriend—or yourself!
Crochet: Scarf
Warmth meets style with this long and squishy scarf! Crocheted with chunky yarn and horizontal rows, the front-post stitch pattern works up quickly - takes as little as 5 hours to crochet! You can adjust the length of your scarf easily by adjusting the beginning chain—just be sure you don’t run out of yarn!
Knitting: Potholder
Bring the outdoors in with this woodsy trivet! This hotpad uses a slip-stitch pattern to make a double-thick fabric, sturdy enough to protect your table. You need only a small amount of bulky-weight yarn; I used about half a ball of vintage rug yarn. A scrap amount of worsted, such as Sugar ‘n Cream, will do for the optional crochet trunk. You ...
Crochet: Scrubber
Brighten up chores with this happy scrubber! Crochet cotton mesh dresses up a colorful cellulose sponge in this quick, easy, beginner-friendly project. All you need is a little bit of time + a few inexpensive materials to add a splash of fun to your kitchen or bathroom. A great stash-buster project, these perky scrubbers would make a unique gif...