This adorable little cap was one of my first patterns, and it still makes me smile today. The fun elf style element is eye catching and cute while the button adds a unique element to make it all your own. I’m enjoying going back and sharing some of these earlier patterns with you here on
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This has been a project on my crafty bucket list for quite some time. I don’t know why, but there just seems something so badass about being able to crochet your own bralette. Maybe it’s my need to be prepared….for everything…..but this skill feels extra exciting! Cute, comfy, hand-made undergarments?? Yes please! One of my
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With a touch of elegance and sophistication, this slouch style hat is one you’ll adore making again and again. The gorgeous cables make a striking visual element to pair with a comfy, stylish hat. This free crochet slouchy hat pattern features bulky (5) weight yarn and size 6.0mm (J) crochet hook. Pattern features all sizes
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Slouchy hats are so cute and sophisticated. They look amazing on girls and women, and they’re SO fun to make. Add some cables to the design for a splash of elegance and you’re sure to have a cute hat you’ll want to make again and again. This free slouchy hat knitting pattern features bulky (5)
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There’s nothing so endearing as tiny babies folded into tiny positions. This adorable crochet baby cocoon will keep your little one all cozily wrapped up in those first few weeks. Forget the swaddle and slip baby into this cute crochet baby sleep sack. It’s also perfect as a newborn photo prop. This cocoon comes in
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There’s nothing so endearing as tiny babies folded into tiny positions. This adorable pea pod style snuggle sack will keep your little one all cozily wrapped up in those first few weeks. Forget the swaddle and slip baby into this cute newborn cocoon. It’s also perfect as a newborn photo prop. This cocoon comes in
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The Sprightly Beanie is the perfect opportunity to make something colorful and do some fun stitch work. Made using moss stitch and four colors, this is a project that you won’t want to put down. This free crochet hat pattern features worsted (4) weight yarn and size 5.5mm (I) crochet hook. Pattern features all sizes
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The Sprightly Beanie is the perfect opportunity to join fun and practicality. This project looks intimidating with all the different colors, but it’s actually quite simple. The finished knit hat is a great winter option and can be made to match any style or wardrobe. This free knit hat pattern features worsted (4) weight yarn
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If there’s anyone who knows the spirit of celebration….it’s a football fan! It’s clear true football fans are totally in the moment as they rocket out of their chairs repeatedly….cheering, jeering, and beering in my experience, haha. If you’ve witnessed this football fan phenomenon, then you know that the love of the game doesn’t totally
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If there’s anyone who knows the spirit of celebration….it’s a football fan! It’s clear true football fans are totally in the moment as they rocket out of their chairs repeatedly….cheering, jeering, and beering in my experience, haha. If you’ve witnessed this football fan phenomenon, then you know that the love of the game doesn’t totally
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It’s becoming more and more apparent to me as I grow older (and maybe a pinch….maybe just a pinch???….wiser) that life truly is made of the little things. It’s the way my one year old Theo toddles over and rests his ear against my heart every morning with a big old grin on his dirty
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Being a knitter certainly comes with its perks….like the ability to create the most adorable fruity summer outfits for new babies. This knit baby shorts set is cute in solid colors….but dress it up like a strawberry and you’re sure to win. This free knit baby pattern features bulky (5) yarn and size 6.0mm (US10)
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Summer babies are so much fun…. There’s simply too many adorable summer-y clothes to spoil these fresh warm weather lovers with. From watermelons, to bugs, to strawberries….dressing baby up in anything summer related is a blast. When I first started designing, I also did Newborn photography. So I was constantly exploding with cute ideas for
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There’s something simply beautiful in asymmetry. Sadly, knit and crochet patterns don’t always lend themselves to asymmetrical designs that really work. You’ll see many, many rectangular projects, but oh so few with a little bit of shape interest. My free Shell Scarf Crochet Pattern was designed to turn heads with the beautiful curves and lines
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There are a few things on my crafty bucket list, that even at my younger age I’ve been super excited to check off. One of those has been to work with Red Heart. They’re an excellent company to work with and I’ve had a super time designing some patterns specially for them. If you’re a
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Back when I first started designing knit and crochet patterns in 2011, Charlie, my first child, was my sweet little cupcake. Looking back at that time now, it feels like I had endless amounts of time to dote on my little cupcake. Which is why I started making all sorts of cute hats in the
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The air has been thick with the sweet scent of rain and everything has been feeling lighter here in Colorado. Spring seems to have finally sprung, and I am feeling SO good about it. We’ve been busy around our little farm attempting to hatch some more yellow perch (pretty sure we’re failing though…), prepping the
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Little kids wearing little ears always make me smile. Which is just one of the reasons I love this pattern so much…..this crochet hooded cowl pattern will make your little one irresistible! This free hooded cowl crochet pattern comes in both knit and crochet (get the knit pattern here) features bulky (5) weight (or use
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What’s the only thing sweeter than dressing a little one up as an adorable animal? Making yourself an equally cute accessory to match. My Rustic Raccoon Hooded Cowl pattern is the perfect knit pattern for those matching sets. With sizes Newborn through Adult included, you could make one for every member of the family! This
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With spring right around the corner, it’s that time of year when the boots go out of season, and the flats come into season. And along with flats and spring weather comes the perfect opportunity to sport some cute crochet leg warmers! This free Leg Warmers Crochet Pattern comes in both knit and crochet (get
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With spring right around the corner, it’s that time of year when the boots go out of season, and the flats come into season. And along with flats and spring weather comes the perfect opportunity to sport some cute knit leg warmers! This free Leg Warmers Knitting Pattern comes in both knit and crochet (get
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With the Netherlee Mystery Make-A-Long right around the corner (can’t believe we start next week!) I’ve been busy, busy over here prepping all the final touches and pattern associated with that event (participants will be getting 8 patterns total!!) and I haven’t been posting here on the blog as much as I probably should. It
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With my Netherlee Mystery Knit or Crochet A-Long about to start, I’ve been asked a few times what a thrum is. Here’s a quick video to show some examples and get you excited for Netherlee! Join the Netherlee Mystery A-Long Here!
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I know that diving into a Mystery CAL/KAL like Netherlee can be a little intimidating if you’ve never tried something similar in the past! I frequently get e-mails asking the same questions….so here’s a quick little FAQ post so those of you who are still in the fence can make a more informed decision before
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