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Kathleen Berlew

Kathleen Berlew crocheted her first project--a crooked potholder made with gray rug yarn--when she was seven. Thankfully, her skills and design style have evolved since then. In her crochet designs, she loves combining colors and textures to create accessories and home décor items that are eye-catching, interesting, and accessible to crocheters of all skill levels. She appreciates the meditative aspect of crochet, and enjoys the process as much as the finished product. 

Kathleen's crochet designs have appeared in Crochet!, Crochet World, Annie's special newsstand issues, and Craft Ideas magazine. She also designs cross-stitch and hand-sewing patterns, which you'll find on her blog and Instagram.

  flossandfleece.blogspot.com

 instagram.com/kberlew

 ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-berlew

 pinterest.com/kathleenberlew

Projects by Kathleen Berlew

TropiColor Crochet Blanket

From the June 2025 issue

The TropiColor Crochet Blanket brings vibrant island energy to your space with a bold, woven-look texture and a playful blend of color. Using an easy stitch pattern of double crochet spike stitches on a single crochet background, this blanket has the look of hand-loomed fabric without the fuss. A tropical palette of teal, white, pink, purple, and yellow is worked in shifting two-color combinations, creating a soft fade effect that keeps the eye moving. Whether it’s draped over a sun-soaked lounge chair or adding a splash of color indoors, this blanket is a warm-weather statement piece with year-round charm.

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Brisa Rosa Crochet Scarf

From the April 2025 issue

Light as a breeze and effortlessly elegant, the Brisa Rosa Crochet Scarf is the perfect layering piece for spring and summer. Worked in a variety of airy stitch patterns, this delicate yet richly textured scarf is designed for warm-weather wear, draping beautifully in soft, fine-weight cotton. The bobble fringe along the short edges adds a playful touch, making it a versatile accessory that pairs effortlessly with both casual and dressy outfits.

Inspired by its name—“pink breeze” in Spanish—this scarf captures the essence of light, flowing movement and soft, warm hues.

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Enchanted Gingerbread Dreams Pillow

From the December 2023 issue

This charming pillow is brought to life through a combination of intricate crochet techniques, resulting in a stunningly realistic appearance. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this design. A beautifully crafted row of shell stitches adorns the bottom edge of the roof, providing an enchanting finishing touch. Surface slip stitch stripes add depth and character, accentuating the roof and creating the illusion of charming windows. The eave is cleverly fashioned to resemble a peppermint stick, while the door is adorned with a wreath, capturing the quintessential holiday spirit. Additionally, gumdrop appliqués are crocheted separately and lovingly attached to the finished piece, adding a sweet finishing touch.

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Wanderlust Shawl

This shawl’s eclectic palette of earthy tones, bright blue and magenta inspires dreams of travel. Perfect for layering, it’s a versatile accessory that will take you from late summer to early fall.

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Dolly Diamond Weave Pillow

From the October 2021 issue

A repeating pattern of double crochet post stitches creates this pillow’s distinctive diamond design. Bulky weight chenille yarn provides strong stitch definition and plush texture, while large pom poms in a complementary worsted-weight yarn add a textural contrast.

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Dynamic Drift Shawl 

From the August 2024 issue

The Dynamic Drift Shawl features broad, angled stripes that impart a striking visual impact to its generously sized design. Crafted using a front-loop single crochet pattern stitch, the shawl not only achieves a stunning graphic effect but also ensures exquisite drape and fluid movement, making it an eye-catching and versatile accessory.

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Meadow Melody Pillow

From the February 2024 issue

Poppies, asters and daisies flourish across this petal-powered pillow, infusing your space with the freshness of a spring garden. Create an oasis of blocks with this scrap friendly project that features crochet floral appliqués crocheted and sewn separately onto the subtly textured pillow front. Perfect for a weekend project, this design offers an easy yet rewarding experience for crafters of all levels.

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Ocean Sunrise Throw

From the June 2022 issue

This beachy throw gets its airy texture from solid and openwork rows of double crochet ripple stitch. The striped pattern, worked in a dozen sea and sunrise colors, is framed in white double crochet with fun shell “tassels” on the short edges.

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Tequila Sunrise Wall Hanging

From the August 2021 issue

This fun wall hanging evokes the colors and textures of the Southwest desert that’s perfect for adorning your living room wall. Bands of single, half-double, double, and treble crochet create the waves of sand, while the rising sun is worked intarsia style in clusters against a sky-blue background. Post-stitch cacti are worked separately and appliqued to the finished piece — feel free to have fun with your placement here! Finally, add some fringe to the design’s bottom edge to make this piece complete.

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