Carmen Hopkins
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cowl
Pattern is worked in the round with Symfonie DK Luna silk/merino blend yarn, but any DK weight yarn can be used. Cowl begins and ends with one inch of ribbing. Middle of the cowl is standard knit stitch with evenly spaced rows of lace pattern.
Crochet: Decorative - Other
Mini string of pearls succulent hanging plant crochet pattern. Can be made with any cotton yarn. Uses very little yarn. I used scraps left over from other projects.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Emmy Shawl is knitted flat beginning with a garter tab. Pattern includes simple yarn over increases, stockinette stitch with garter highlight rows. Only uses two skeins of Lion Bran Truboo yarn in a DK weight/ color: Slate
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
The Modern Market Bag is made from 100% cotton for its durability and washability. The pattern can be easily worked with other fiber choices or different weights of yarn. The bag is worked from the bottom up and color substitutions can be made to suite your needs. The bottom of the bag is a granny square. The sides of the bag are made from doub...