Jennifer Ryan is an award-winning crochet designer whose specialty is combining Celtic Knots with crochet. She has won awards for her unique Celtic garments in the CGOA’s (Crochet Guild of America) Design Competitions of 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Jennifer is also a homeschool mom who teaches Russian and crochet, enjoys spending time outside and photographing wildlife. You can see all of her designs and projects at: www.celticknotcrochet.blogspot.com and http://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-e-ryan.
From the August 2018 issue
Using a simple textured stitch, this Cat Backpack will be cute on the school bus or at the park filled with school supplies or a snack. This project uses simple construction and amigurimi techniques to achieve adorable results.
View ProjectFrom the June 2018 issue
A simple chevron stitch is used to make the base of this pillow in brightly colored cotton yarn. Cue the fireworks with a bursting red flower made with yarn that has a beautiful sheen.
View ProjectFrom Cute Crochet Amigurumi Collection: 7 Super-Cute Designs
This adorable hedgehog is giving you his heart! Using a fun stitch with several chains you can achieve his prickly look without any prickles at all – just soft cuteness.
View ProjectFrom The Modern Crochet Home Decor Collection: 7 Trendy Designs
With super chunky yarn and a cable braid, you can work up this practical basket in any color to match your home’s décor. It’s perfect for storing yarn, items around the craft room or even decorative glass balls for an added dose of whimsy.
View ProjectFrom The Finest Crochet Shawl Collection: 7 Patterns to Crochet
This pretty summer shawl is crocheted with a simple repeat of double crochet stitches and chains and a large hook to create great drape. Crocheted from the bottom tip to the top, a lovely beaded edging is added around all three sides.
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Make a pretty top even more feminine with this easy-to-crochet flower chain addition. Adding your own touch to basic summer tanks has never been easier! Create each motif in minutes, and then join each one together as you work the edgings.
View ProjectFrom the June 2018 issue
Make a pretty top even more feminine with this easy-to-crochet flower chain addition. Adding your own touch to basic summer tanks has never been easier! Create each motif in minutes, and then join each one together as you work the edgings.
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Mini-granny square-like motifs quickly work up in fun variegated colors to compliment a unique agate pendant for this one-of-a-kind necklace. This statement piece will brighten your summer!
View ProjectFrom the April 2018 issue
Using basic stitches and thick blanket yarn, this pillow works up quickly and adds a touch of the sea to any home décor. Using shades of blue yarn topped with rows of white, this precious pillow effortlessly mimics crests of waves near the shoreline.
View ProjectFrom the February 2018 issue
Crocheted in the color of golden sunshine, this wrap adds the perfect spring-touch to any outfit. Offset shells make for an interesting stitch pattern that compliments the center motifs.
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