By Cheri McEwen Photos: Cheri McEwen Difficulty: Intermediate Nothing says ‘Winter’ like a warm, cozy shawl, but there’s no reason it needs to be plain. The points in the design are reminiscent of the petals of a flower and the greater than a semi-circle shape lends itself well to wrapping, making it a great way […]

Are you ready for Winter? Ready or not, it’s headed our way! This is the first time in years that I’ve had the opportunity to watch the leaves change and I am more than ready to dive headfirst into a pile of wool and not come out until I’ve made something warm. We’ve already had […]

Welcome once again to the Crochet Showcase, where everyone gets to see what you’ve been making with your hooks! (Would you like your work to be here? Visit the submission requirements to see how to submit a photo!) Darleen Hopkins crocheted this Happy Puppy hat for Miss Caroline, with a pink bow to make it […]

By Sarah Jane Model: Tonaya Photos: Sarah Jane Difficulty: Intermediate This is a highly textured cowl and pair of fingerless mittens. Made because I like lots of texture and wanted a pattern that would show of the beautiful nature of this yarn. The Front Post Puff stitch can be quite tricky to begin with but […]

by Bonnie Irene Model and Photos: Bonnie Irene Difficulty: Intermediate What do you want when it’s cold outside? A hat, of course! But not just any hat. A cute hat. A hat to wear out and about that will make all of your friends say, “What a cute hat!” With a bit of slouch and […]

by Kathryn Vercillo When someone asks me why I write, I may say many things but the true answer that it always boils down to is, “Because I have to.” The same is true for why I crochet, why I keep scrapbooks, and why I enjoy art journaling. There is a deep-seated need inside of […]

by Aparna Rolfe Model: Aparna Rolfe Photos: Alex and Aparna Rolfe Difficulty: Easy Variegated yarn is so pretty in the skein! It can be a challenge to find the right pattern to show off those gorgeous colors, and that goes double if you have skeins in different colorways. The Color Blend Stole is designed to […]