Sometimes a yarn just speaks to you, and man has Shaggy Chic spoken to me! While this may be a very specific kind of yarn that would seemingly have limited uses, I've already managed to use it for accessories, home dec, and now a garment! Meet the Hayworth Cropped Coat, my latest addition.
Read MoreLooking for the perfect gift for all of your friends and fam this holiday season? Check out my latest Shaggy Chic designs - the Wensleydale and Cotswold Sheepskins. These are delightfully quick projects and make stunning additions to any home. Drape them over your favorite reading chair, the foot of the bed, or an entryway bench to add depth and coziness!
Read MoreMy obsession with Shaggy Chic continues! As soon as I saw this yarn I instantly had a dozen design ideas in my head, and I’m so excited to share two more of them with you! The Cotswold and Wensleydale Sheepskins are delightfully quick projects and make stunning additions to any home. Drape them over your favorite reading chair, the foot of the bed, or an entryway bench …
Read MoreAfter getting a sneak peek at Lion Brand’s Shaggy Chic back in February, I’ve been waiting for the day to share this super fun yarn with you! LB was kind enough to send some samples my way a couple weeks ago, so I immediately dove in and whipped up my first of many projects - the Dionne and Cher Crossbody Purses! The knit Dionne bag ...
Read MoreI’m so excited to finally share a yarn I’ve been looking forward to for months! Back in February I got a sneak peek at Lion Brand’s new Shaggy Chic yarn, and I’ve been counting down the days until it’s release! I wanted to have some projects ready as soon as the yarn dropped, so LB sent me some samples and I worked one up in each craft - the Dionne and Cher Crossbody Purses! The crochet Cher bag ...
Read MoreMaybe it’s the chill in the air but lately I have wanted nothing more than a cozy, repetitive project I can snuggle up to at night and not pay much attention to while I indulge in my latest favorite series. If you’re in the same boat, you’re going to LOVE my new design, the Crema Blanket.
Read MoreIf you’re a crocheter you know that there are very few things more satisfying than making a crochet square motif! The small, quick nature of them makes them so gratifying that even if you’re making a large scale project with them, you have lots of little wins along the way that keep you going! That is definitely the case with my latest design - the Helios Poncho.
Read MoreOf course I love all of the things I design, but every once in a while there is a piece so special that I get exponentially excited about it - this is one of those times! Not only is this my first baby/child design, but it's a replicate of one of my favorite adult pieces, the Autumn League Pullover. I am so thrilled that I can officially introduce the Baby League Onesie!
Read MoreWith the final square of Leo, we are ready to complete our blanket and the knit-along! The last steps are the assembly and border so we can display our blankets with pride. After a year of work on such a special project, it is so fulfilling to see it all come together!
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that it’s been a whole year since we began the Zodiac Icons Blanket Knit-Along, but here we are at the final sign - Leo, the heart of it all. This is the space where the creativity begins, sustains, and ends. Let the heart sing as you place the last-minute touches
Read MoreI’m so thrilled to be releasing the free pattern for the Vista Wrap as part of the CAL (crochet-along) I’m hosting with Lion Brand laster this month. If you’ve been following along on social media or via my newsletter, chances are you’ve already seen the sneak peeks of this beauty along with
Read MoreIf you’ve been following along on social media or via my newsletter, chances are you’ve already seen the sneak peeks of the new Landscape (and Vista) Wrap! This latest design is part of a KAL (knit-along) with Lion Brand using our collab yarn, Color Theory.
Read MoreIf you’re reading this post it means the kits for the upcoming Landscape and Vista Wraps are officially live and ready to be shopped! While the KAL/CAL doesn’t officially start until July 15, now is the time to gather our supplies and choose a color combo. Whether you’re making …
Read MoreTime to get into our feelings, folks - it’s Cancer season! It’s a time to nurture the heart and the home as we step into summer. Allow the emotions to flow with this intuitive water sign and don’t be surprised if you get hit with an overwhelming sense of nostalgia.
Read MoreWelcome to Gemini season! This is one of my favorite astrology seasons, and I’ve often heard that Geminis and Sagittariuses (like myself) have a close bond, so that makes sense! This is the first air sign of the year, and it’s a time for excitement, variety, and socializing.
Read MoreWhat’s better than a free pattern for the most perfect market bag ever? A free pattern for the most perfect market bag ever in THREE SIZES! That’s right - my newest design, the Costa Market Bag, comes in not one, but three different size options to ensure it will work for any occasion.
Read MoreAh, Taurus season … a chance for us to come back down to earth and our roots after the “race ahead” energy of Aries season. It’s time to slow down again and soak in the beauty that surrounds us as we appreciate the natural rhythms of nature. I’m so grateful to be spending this month in Costa Rica …
Read MoreAries is a special season for both our resident astrologer Ramona and myself. It was at Ramona’s birthday party on April 2nd, 2010 (the night before her actual bday) that I met my longtime partner Nick! So we both have a lot to celebrate in the coming weeks. Aries marks the actual beginning of the zodiac calendar …
Read MoreI like to think of Pisces season as a time to regroup, envision what I want next, and make a plan to get there. It’s the “law of attraction” part of zodiac for me, so I’m hoping to use this month ahead to really focus and dream about what I want the rest of the year to look like.
Read MoreIf you’re anything like me, post-holiday cabin fever has started to creep in and I have the itch to go back into the scene. Perfect timing for Aquarius season, which is all about social events and innovation. I love the first couple weeks of January to reset after the hustle bustle …
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