Denise designs crochet and knitwear as well as paints and creates mixed media art pieces whenever she can.  Her work and designs have been published in books and magazines. You can find her on social media at her blog, Voie de Vie, Pinterest, and/or on Twitter + Instagram.
From the April 2016 issue
This crescent-shaped shawl features a beautiful lace design that celebrates springtime with its gorgeous green gradient and has a shape that stays amazingly well on the shoulders with no fastening needed. This is a great piece to keep with you for layering in changing weather.
View ProjectFrom the February 2016 issue
Brighten up those dreary winter days with this bold project featuring vibrant blocks of color. This cowl, inspired by mid-century modern architecture, is just the thing to give your winter wardrobe a little pick-me-up. The motifs are easy and portable, and the joining involves no sewing.
View ProjectFrom the February 2016 issue
When working any in-the-round motif pattern, there are a few different ways to start off your motif, and there is no right or wrong way. Some people prefer to crochet a series of chain stitches and join them with a slip stitch to form a ring, and others prefer to use the magic ring method.
View ProjectFrom the August 2014 issue
This slouchy, open-front cardigan is worked bottom-up in one piece and splits to complete the sleeves, so construction is easy and finishing minimal. Add to that some lovely alpaca silk yarn, an engagingly simple and good-looking lace pattern and pretty sleeve shaping at cuff, and you’ve got a go-to sweater to transition between seasons. It works equally well over weekend jeans or dressed up with a crisp shirt for work.
View ProjectFrom the August 2015 issue
This cowl is a great way to use up yarn you’ve had hiding deep in your stash. Feel free to mix different fibers, colors (tonal or solid colors with variegated yarns) and even yarn weights (as long as they are relatively close) to produce this one-of-a-kind cowl masterpiece.
View ProjectFrom the August 2015 issue
Working with color when crafting is universally appealing – just look at the explosion of long color run yarns like Noro and other such brands. My painting experience is instructive in this area: colors come alive and reveal personality only in context with other colors. As on the painting canvas, so too in creating crochet
View ProjectFrom the June 2015 issue
This quick tutorial on how to create a bag lining will, I hope, speak your language. If you’ve ever constructed a crocheted garment and seamed it with a backstitch or a whip stitch or put together a motif-based blanket, you’ve already got most of the bag lining basics in your crafty techniques toolbox.
View ProjectFrom the February 2015 issue
This texture-rich pillow cover is a feast of crochet stitches: post stitches form the basket weave and Tunisian knit stitch provides the counterpoint. Find some great yarn, add decorative buttons, and you’ve got yourself a wonderful new look for your home.
View ProjectFrom the February 2015 issue
Cowls are definitely a great accessory in the quest to keep warm. This cowl is super easy, can be made in a weekend (or less!) and will provide wonderful warmth around neck and shoulders, thanks to the alpaca in the fiber mix.
View ProjectFrom the December 2014 issue
This garland is not only a pretty accent piece most anywhere in the house during the holiday season, but the added silver-lined seed beads provide just a little extra sparkly reflective light. Use the garland as tree trim, hung around a mantle or across a wall.
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