I am a life-long knitter and crocheter, who loves to play with Color, texture, and design elements, combining traditional techniques with modern styles. When I am not busy homeschooling my 5 children, I enjoy learning new fiber-related skills. I love designing and working on projects for different publications, as well as publishing my own patterns on Ravelry and LoveCrafts.
From the April 2024 issue
This Little White Dress is elegant and lightweight, with plenty of feminine style. Raglan construction allows for customization of the yoke, and simple open lace skirt can be easily extended for additional length. Adding a lining to the skirt will give this dress a professional finish.
View ProjectFrom the December 2023 issue
Embrace the spirit of bygone eras with our Polar Prism Spike Stitch Pullover. This pullover boasts a captivating stitch pattern that pays homage to the iconic styles of the past. To maintain the symmetry and aesthetic balance of this unique stitch pattern, the pullover is expertly worked back and forth, ensuring a seamless integration of the intricate design. With its captivating stitchwork and pops of vibrant yarn, this pattern invites you to embark on a crochet journey that marries the best of both old and new.
View ProjectFrom the February 2022 issue
The Midnight Garden Afghan is inspired by the dark floral fabrics that have been popular for moody, bohemian home decor. Dark blue sets the tone and frames large and small scale flowers, making them pop. Green leaves and vines give some foliage. Simple border and crochet pom pom trim finishes off the edges, adding a fun detail to the Afghan.
View ProjectFrom the February 2023 issue
Elegant and airy, this crochet duster is perfect for layering over dresses or a tee shirt and jeans. An all-over leaf lace pattern is made up of mostly double crochet and chain stitches, making it very intuitive to work. Sleeves feature simple shell lace patterns and are worked seamlessly from the armholes. Finished with a trellis-style fringe that adds a nice decorative touch and gives an opportunity to practice another popular craft: macramé.
View ProjectFrom the October 2022 issue
Maylin is a simple, cropped V-neck cardigan with bishop-style sleeves and a ribbed texture. Cardigan utilizes the use of two different color yarns in a similar color tone to add interest and contrast to the design. You could also use contrasting colors to make a bolder fashion statement.
View ProjectFrom the August 2022 issue
Alpenglow is a shawl-collar, open-front cardigan with a sunset motif and decorative embroidery detail. The embroidery is a simple, free-style embellishment that adds a bohemian flair to this piece. The name “Alpenglow” means “the rosy light of the setting or rising sun on high mountains” in German.
View ProjectFrom the June 2022 issue
This waterfall-front vest is made up of individual Granny Squares that are joined together using a Join As You Go method, leaving the openings for the arms. This method allows you to join all the motifs together in one continuous round, eliminating any need for seaming or weaving the ends. After joining, the border and the armhole opening are finished, and fringe applied to the front of the Vest.
View ProjectFrom the February 2022 issue
This coat is designed to be classic and simple in style, with just enough decorative detail in the form of faux piping. Large size buttons and oversized patch pockets also make a fashion statement, as well as being functional. The Aereo yarn used in the pattern is very light and airy, making this garment warm but not heavy. Using a solid neutral color will make this coat a timeless piece you will enjoy wearing for many seasons.
View ProjectFrom the June 2021 issue
Learn how to tie-dye the Tie-Dye Lagoon Pillows with this photo tutorial!
View ProjectFrom the June 2021 issue
Update your home décor with these trendy, tie-dyed pillows. Using only simple household supplies, you can dye your own unique pillows in an hour or less. Can you believe all these pillows were dyed using the same black food coloring? Differences in the final result were achieved through several tie-dying techniques and the use of two different yarns: 100% superwash wool and an acrylic/wool blend. Food dyes react with any animal fibers and having a blend of animal and man-made fibers can give a different color saturation or a slightly different hue to the finished product. Experiment with different dyes or yarn choices to create a unique, custom palette for your home.
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