Andee Graves is a crochet designer, writer, teacher and artist living in the mountains of Colorado with her family and an evolving menagerie of 4-legged friends. She combines a life-long passion for crocheting, sewing, and crafting with a strong interest in mathematics. She is endlessly intrigued by the "magic" of creating fabric or an object from nothing but hook and string.
Andee writes about crochet techniques, designing, and healthy crafting practices for her blog and other publications. Her articles and designs have been published in Interweave Crochet, Crochet World, Crochet! Magazine, MainlyCrochet.com, ILikeCrochet.com, RedHeart.com, Caron.com and Crochet 1-2-3. She started her independent pattern line M2H Designs in Fall 2010 with a focus on creating “teaching” patterns that include tutorials for techniques that are used in the pattern. She has taught crochet and healthy crafting classes at local and national events.
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From the June 2019 issue
Worked in linen stitch using a cotton yarn, this sweet little tee is perfect for summertime play. Simple lacy scallops decorate the ends of the sleeves and hemline of the shirt which add the perfect amount of visual interest.
View ProjectFrom the April 2019 issue
Wide strips of bright color made this top-down dress exciting and fun to make. Playtime in spring weather will be a breeze!
View ProjectFrom the December 2018 issue
Cozy slippers crocheted in worsted weight 100% superwash wool are a perfect quick gift for the holidays. Each slipper is worked without cutting yarn, leaving just two tails to weave in at the end. A pair of slippers can easily be made from just one skein of worsted weight yarn!
View ProjectFrom the October 2018 issue
Pair lace and satin ribbon ties with an open-sided, kimono style cardigan for a pattern that’s romantic, light and effortless. Ideal for first-time garment makers, this project features no shaping but achieves stunning results.
View ProjectFrom the August 2018 issue
This poncho is perfect for those cooler summer evenings with colorful granny squares worked in an open stitch along the neckline and a matching colorful stripe in the mesh body. A perky picot edge gives it a fun finish, making this a poncho you’ll want to wear all summer long.
View ProjectFrom the April 2018 issue
This simple skirt is solid in color, but chock full of texture! It even features a gorgeous floral motif hemline. Make it your own by lengthening (or shortening) the skirt to create a unique design that’s perfect for your wardrobe. You’ll love donning this beauty all season long.
View ProjectFrom the April 2018 issue
Putting a zipper into crocheted fabric is always a little tricky. In my “Ring Around the Posies Skirt” design I used an invisible zipper for the closure at the center back waist. I chose an invisible zipper because it doesn’t show as much in the finished project. It is also less likely to snag the fabric when being opened and closed.
View ProjectFrom the February 2018 issue
This earwarmer project uses varying heights of crochet stitches to create narrower shaping that can be worn in the front or the back of the head. Keep your ears warm on your brisk morning coffee run while still looking stylish. Quick to work up, you can make it and wear it the same day.
View ProjectFrom the October 2017 issue
Repeated oval motifs emulate the picturesque look of cobbled stones in this wrap. Its style is so versatile: you could wear it with jeans and a long-sleeved tee or add it to a cute sweater dress for your next family get together.
View ProjectFrom the October 2017 issue
The innovative stitches on this cowl make it a must-have project for your cool-weather wardrobe. Pair it with a solid sweater or jacket to really highlight the colors of this striking piece.
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