All things Crochet

When I think of tapestry crochet, the name Carol Ventura comes to mind! She is the GOAT of tapestry crochet. She was first introduced to the technique in 1976 while in Guatemala. Back in the 90’s, I borrowed her book, Tapestry Crochet from the library. I love how she included instructions for left and right handed and that she included design pages for both as well! Carol has published two other…

Upcoming art show, so very grateful for the opportunity to display my art!

Getting some pieces ready for an upcoming art show at the The Art Garage. It is a gallery in Green Bay, WI. These pieces will be participating in the show, My Voice, My Truth. Love In A Crowd Love In A Crowd is a place that is open to everyone, celebrating one another with acknowledgement, belonging and love. Representation matters! My goal as an artist is to provide an opportunity for anyone…

Working up my Electra Cowl pattern is this gorgeous yarn from Mitchell's Creation!

Something I started to feel last year was overwhelmed! I love yarn and have a hard time saying no to just about any of it! And thus my stash has grown exponentially in the past few years. During the pandemic, I found myself buying yarn to help small businesses stay in business as every bit counts. I also absolutely love indie-dyed yarn thus have collected a bunch. I am a big fan of turning 1…

Starting the new year with a Crochet Along! The Yarnament Wrap is a fun pattern worked in join as you go motifs!

As part of the I love Indie Dyers Yarnament Event from ChannyPeasCorner, I have designed a wrap of motifs, celebrating these fantastic color ways! Yarns participating in this event are Ancestral Fiber Co, The Periwinkle Sheep, Hearts On Fiber, FlyyDyed, Lola Bean Yarn Co, Moon Drake, Five Burough Yarns, Alwan Sultan, Jilly & Kiddles, Kim Dyes Yarn, Teal Torch Knits, and ChannyPeasCorner! Along…

Happy Holidays! Celebrating the winter solstice with a new free snow flake pattern!

Happy Holidays! Happy Winter Solstice! Baris is a Turkish name meaning peaceful, and a perfect description of a snowflake. Make a little bit of peace with this little snowflake. It works up quick in 2 rounds making great little ornaments for a Christmas tree or to create a snowy window. This is an easy pattern. Finished Size  3”…

I have a Free pattern for the Holiday Stashdown CAL! Grab a skein of DK yarn and G/4.5mm hook and work up this quick project!

I am one of the designers for the Holiday Stashdown CAL with Crochet Central! Join the fun and stay tuned!

This year I am participating in the Holiday Stashdown CAL is the fifth and final crochet along of 2022 hosted in the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups. We’ve brought together 22 of your favorite crochet designers to bring you free crochet patterns for winter holiday gifts, decorations, gift wrap, and more! Join us to make wonderful projects, chat with other crocheters, and enter for your…

I'm back with a big reveal! Check out my latest design and collaboration with Ancestral Fiber Co.

Have you seen season 1 of Foundation on Apple TV? Adiaha of Ancestral Fiber Co has created a team of designers including yours truly to bring you a Foundations inspired kits! I am super excited to be part of this collection!! And my design, Gaal’s Origins debuts today! Gaal’s Origins Tunic Pattern available at Ancestral Fiber Co Gaal’s Origins is inspired by when we first meet Gaal’s character…

Pre-orders are open for I love Indie Dyers, Yarnament Advent from Channypeascorner.com. I am so excited to be designing a project with these gorgeous yarns!

Calling all yarn lovers!! My friend Channy of ChannyPeasCorner has put together a Yarnament Advent and it is Epic!! She has created a tribute to some of our favorite yarn dyers! I am truly honored to design a project with these beautiful yarns! I am so excited!! Here is the details and follow Channy on Instragram for more information!! Created and Designed by Channy @channypeascorner. Artwork:…

New items in the shop! Love the Skin You're In Freeform Crochet Heart Pins! Take a look!

Filling your Friday with love! It all started with this heart… My first freeform Crochet heart. That got me thinking of how I could create a way to celebrate us! Each one of us is truly unique and one of a kind. To celebrate our diversity and community with love! So one weekend I grabbed some of my skin tone yarns from Bzy Peach, a hook, and the notes I had formulated to create these freeform…

Introducing the Terrace: Garden Inspired Crochet Designs for your Crochet Wardrobe featuring 2 of my designs!

Aurora B Cowl Pattern A few of my knitting friends were knitting up cowls with this fun yarn from Universal Yarns! When I saw this particular color at Fibre my local yarn shop, I loved it right away! I really enjoy Universal Yarns Bamboo Bloom Handpaints. It is a thin and thick yarn of shiny bamboo with woolly thick slubs. The fun of this yarn is highlighting the woolly slubs. This color way is…

Happy Valentine's Day! I took a break from Crochet to stitch of up fun embroidery project! Celebrating black history month with love!

Left hand tutorial for the cross stitch pattern used in Zaina Beanie.

Left Hand Tutorial for Cross stitch pattern. The Zaina Beanie has a beautiful visual texture, by crossing a stitch in front of 2 stitches. Working a crossed stitch in the last stitch of the previous round hides the seam creating a seamless appearance. Follow these steps to work the cross stitch pattern. Thank you for your support! Enjoy!

Right Hand Tutorial for Cross Stitch pattern used in my Zaina Beanie Pattern!

Photo Tutorial-Right Handed The Zaina Beanie has a beautiful visual texture, by crossing a stitch in front of 2 stitches. Working a crossed stitch in the last stitch of the previous round hides the seam creating a seamless appearance. Follow these steps to work the cross stitch pattern. Thank you for your support! Enjoy!