Category: Crochet

  • In Search of Test Knitters and Crocheters

    Tester knitters and crocheters have been on my mind lately. It’s not too surprising because I’m in the process of getting a pattern tech edited, but I’ve also had a lot of people express interest in testing some of my designs. I realized that I didn’t have an easy way to keep track of people…

  • Mistakes? Whatever.

    The problem with working in pieces is that WIP posts are very boring looking. This is the back of what is going to be a short sleeved pull over. My attitude toward this project has been, “Enh. Whatever.” It’s chock full of mistakes that I’m too lazy to rip back to. You can’t drop a stitch…

  • Knit and Crochet

    I finished my yellow sweater on Monday (it’s blocking right now) so naturally I had to start a new project! I had planned ahead, and I bought new yarn last weekend so I could jump right into my new sweater. It’s going to be a short sleeved pull over that’s mostly crocheted with knit ribbing.…

  • A Crocheted Cardigan

    I had a surprisingly difficult time finding notions for this sweater so it sat around for awhile. In California I could just run out to the local craft store that’s five minutes from my parents’ house and find everything I needed in one spot. I didn’t live in a big city, but it was easy…

  • Not Quite Right

    My biggest concern with this sweater was the neckline. I don’t like restrictive necklines so I tend to make mine lower than they need to be. I was worried that the standing neckband wouldn’t lay right, but it turned out perfectly. The sleeves on the other hand? They’re not quite right. I meant to have…