Quick Fancy Headbands - new pattern

I'm so happy these are finally available as a pattern-- lots of folks asked about them when I sold them at craft fairs.

it's a headband party and you're invited!

Deceptively simple and QUICK as heck, with yarn ends used as braided ties-- these are the ultimate last-minute-crochet gift.

two head(bands) are better than one

The pattern includes photo directions for the beginning crocheter, making this a simple, pleasurable hooking experience.

tassels are fun

Endless border and color combinations! Also, they make cute bracelets and bookmarks.

gifts for all your lovely peeps

Quick Fancy Headbands crochet pattern PDF

$3

New crochet pattern! Patches the Elephant

Do these curtains make my ears look big?

Patches is here! I made this squishy, huggable pillow-toy for Ewe Ewe Yarns in their excellent superwash Wooly Worsted.

This happy creature is about a foot long, a nice large size for playing or snuggling at nap time. Patches only has two legs-- but really, how many legs do you need when you're a pillow?

The better to hear you with, my dear

I chose colors that were sunny and bright and unisex (at least in my opinion! I was never one for the pink-or-blue dichotomy). The pattern involves minimal finishing: the belly-ful body is join-as-you-go, stuffed with plenty of cushy stuffing, quick embroidered eyes and sew the ears on-- done. 

It's times like these when I wish I had a handy kid-model for scale. We'll have to settle for this shot of me being a goof.

Do the Pachyderm Rock

Patches the Elephant crochet pattern PDF

$6

Hot Time knitting and crochet

Let's face it, the weather affects what you want to work on, right? Here in Chicago it is a humid 83 Fahrenheit and I am avoiding the presence of my woollier, warmer yarns for the time being.

So, what to do? My answer is usually: Cotton or small or quick or all of the above.

Melt Slouch Hat

Realistic Crochet Octopus

crochet headband party!

Some random tips for making yarn-crafting bearable during the warmer months:

• Drink more water! (basically my solution for everything)
• Put your project and/or yarn into a bag so they don't get fuzzies all over you
• invest in a spray bottle from the Dollar Store or something, mist yourself like an orchid when you get hot
• stick to smooth fibers like cotton, linen, hemp, bamboo, viscose 

I'm getting ready to make a few pairs of cotton socks. Keepin' it cool and small.

Has summer crafting season reached you yet? Got any more tips? Because you know we're not just gonna stop just because it's hot!

Dirty 30 pattern sale!

Today is my 30th birthday.



*breathes in*

GAAAAAAAAaaahahahhHHHHHH!

Ok, it's not that bad. I am feeling more and more like an adult every day! I'm sure I'll spend today filing my taxes, eating kale and dusting the mantelpiece, or something!

To celebrate this new decade, let's have a pattern sale, shall we?

30% OFF all of my patterns TODAY ONLY. Use coupon code DIRTY30 at checkout.

If you've got some patterns in your cart already, click here to apply the discount.

Discount is valid Midnight to Midnight on February 25th, Central Time, where I now kick it on the regular. Tell your crafty pals before the witching hour is over!

And if you are so inclined, send me an email confirming that I should not be freaking out about this.

Knit and Crochet Pattern Sale!

I think it's time for a little winter sale on ALL my patterns. 30% off is taken automatically at checkout!

Click here to see the patterns. If you think a crafty friend might enjoy this discount, please pass it along... I thank ye kindly.