A versatile, long-sleeved layer perfect for the great outdoors.Thumb openings in the deep cuffs provide built-in fingerless mitts for frosty mornings. Or, wrap this shrug around your neck and tuck one cuff into the other for a cozy cowl.

It’s all about the snout … getting

This versatile lace layer can be tied around the hips, fashioned into a halter, or wrapped around the shoulders … for endless style poolside!

An essential summer lace layer that drapes beautifully over any shape … and “baby bumps” too! This sexy, color-blocked shell is quick to make and will incite crochet envy wherever you wear it.

A gray and wavy “strait” of lace connects two calm seas of blue in this long and lovely scarf. Inspired by the camel and silk fibers, the tasseled fringe adds an exotic finishing touch.

Colorwork doesn’t get any easier (or more addictive) than this! Both strands are carried throughout so there are only the beginning and ending tails to weave in for this quick, gift-able headband. The end result is a headband that looks more knit than crochet … with just the right amount of stretch to stay comfortably in place.

A curvy shape and stretchy rib make this cowl perfect for circling around your neck once or twice. Pom topped hat is just a bit slouchy and trimmed with a matching puff-stitch border.

The Bleckley Wrap is long on style, literally, measuring 104” at bottom edge after blocking. This pattern will expand your crochet skills to includes some linking, skipping and splitting … and the result will be fabulous!

What could be warmer than loopy fleece and thermal fabric? These cuffs are fully reversible and can be styled as toppers or spats (thanks to the slit at the back join). Use the contrast yarn to create cords to criss-cross over your sherpa toppers!

Felted wool is perfect for coolers or

The medical term Alexin means to “ward

Simple short rows and integrated slip stitch ribbing put comfort and stretch into this precious little hat. Quick to stitch and perfect for gifting … with a “crazy pom” to top it off!

This top down cuteness begins with a curlicue! Simple increases and a spiral of textured stitches combine for a quick finish. Slouch, cuff, or roll the brim … so many options!

Doubled yarn, a big hook, and a lofty linked stitch pattern combine to make this thick, comfy blanket. The perfect gift for a college student or sports fanatic … grab two team colors and go. Add oversized pompoms for the girls, and you’ll score extra points!

Dream, meditate, pray … your mind

Geometry, repetition, shadow and light … there is magic in a tree-lined pathway! Allée is the perfect wrap for everyday strolls and chilly nights.

These accessories are simply constructed in a rustic wool and then embellished with fur accents … the wooly kind, of course! Slip stitch rows create the faux “purl” ridges.

Easter Basket Tote Bag

A softer version of worry stones, these little felted hearts are extremely tactile … the secret is the wooly stuffing! Tuck a few into your pocket and share them with the ones you love.

A cool color and icy sparkles make this an indispensable accessory for summer. With a quick change in color and bead style this scarf can be modified for any season or event.

This is “therapy crochet” … easy and rhythmic. The magic number is eleven. Eleven stripes of each color, and eleven rows in the final stripes. At the end, one sly twist creates an endless edge and warm shoulder hugs.

These boot cuffs are finished with a shell edging on one end and a tailored, slip stitch border on the other. Worked side to side, they have a comfortable stretch and are easy to customize for a perfect fit. The romantic, ruffled rose is the perfect accessory!

Blimey … a hat in an hour! With no short rows, a two-row pattern repeat, three edging options, and a pom pom on top!

Dark chocolate & peppermint were made for each other. This little felted basket is a longer lasting tribute to my holiday favorite!

Identity scarves for your mugs!

Light lace fabric … heavy edging. This perfect balance provides multiple styling and wrapping options, especially with the added tie accessory.

The first pattern in my new series “Simple Lace” …

Braid all the “tricky” yarn ends and “treat” your little goblins to hats in traditional Halloween colors!

A delicate, lacy wrap perfect for the special events in your life. Then, style this wrap as a scarf or cowl that will easily go to a reserved seat at your favorite play or sporting event!

This classic bag gets a design “twist” from the bottom up. A textured swirl on the circular base takes the chore of counting and marking stitches out of the increase process. Eyelets, surface crochet, I-cord, and cinch tabs add professional details.

Work this simple, wavy stitch pattern lengthwise to begin, and then turn to the short side to continue. You’ll be happy to change colors every two rows, knowing all the yarn ends will become tassels … and not hassles to weave in!

The warmest your hands will ever be … encased in the luxury of a fine fiber mix! These mitts are quick to stitch and the join-as-you-go finish makes a classy little edging all around!

Three defined “ridgelines” and a fringed border add western style and attitude to this versatile, one-skein shawlette. Use a tweed or marled yarn to enhance the rustic appeal of this accessory.

A surprise wave of bittersweet color makes this crocheted cowl your go-to accessory! A wonderful blend of wool, baby alpaca, and angora makes it soft, warm, and luxurious.

Use a simple chain loop stitch to make your own faux sheepskin play mat … perfect for lining a car seat or stroller, adding a snuggly layer of comfort and warmth.

Five colors of yarn, from the palest pink to berry, blend into nine distinct stripes on this sweet baby blanket. Worsted weight yarn is held double throughout, making this a project that can be completed in just a few hours of stitching.

Change the look of your boots instantly with a loop of felted faux fur. Boot Loops are quick to make and easy to customize. Striped chinchilla is the perfect introduction to creating felted crochet fur.

Just enough warmth, just enough coverage … a sense of tranquillity will surely follow when you wrap this lovely shawl around your shoulders. The elongated sides and fluid fabric create endless options for draping and styling.

Add a warm lining and flirty ruffles to your short boots with these decorative cuffs. Crisscrossed lacings and a simple border are the perfect finishing touches for this season’s most sought after accessory!

A simple tweak on an old favorite … the granny square gets thrown a curve! There are so many ways to create this easy-wearing top, and the “recipe” / pattern will guide you as you design your one-of-a-kind shell or tunic!

Four “kiss-shaped” sections, three knots, two braids, one seam … countdown to a perfectly sweet and simple quick-knit baby hat.

Skill level: Intermediate (stranding, following a graph)

Put your baby or toddler on trend wearing a mini version of the popular slouch hat. A clever use of Tunisian crochet’s bias and drape, this pattern is especially suited to variegated and tonal hand-dyed sock yarns.

There is no reason your first crochet project can’t be a wearable fashion accessory! Simple repeats of two stitch patterns give sophisticated texture, and color if you choose, to this scarf or cowl.

Perfect whimsical hats for using lots of color. The pesky yarn ends create unique embellishments (no weaving in!) … swell endings for two quick crocheted toppers.

Four “kiss-shaped” sections, three knots, two braids, one seam … countdown to a perfectly sweet and simple slip-stitched baby hat.

A clever use of Tunisian crochet’s bias and drape, these hats are deceptively easy to make. Choose the full slouch or the shaped slouch, and finish either with a side slit or braid and tassel. This pattern is especially suited to variegated and tonal hand-dyed yarns.

This vintage-style blanket takes its color cues from the cold, cold lake and the three important ingredients for S’mores … graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows.

This baby blanket is thick and cozy! It is worked with a doubled strand of worsted weight yarn, in a stitch combination that looks and drapes like a knitted blanket.

Bandana / Infinity Cowl!

From my new “Incredible Bulk” Series …

Add southwestern style to your short boots this season! The inner sock is tapered at the ankle for a comfortable fit, and the cuff is folded over the boot top.

Yep … it’s crocheted!

Thick and quick, this one-skein crocheted cowl, with button-on flower embellishment, can be worn several super stylish ways!

Unleash your inner Maid Marian when you tie the drawstrings on this cozy cowl. Sherwood Forest meets open sky when two beautiful hand-dyed yarns are used together.

Quick and colorful, this blanket spins out from the center in growing blocks … red, blue, yellow, green, orange. If a beach ball were square (and flat), it might resemble this!

This simple, crocheted cowl is worked in the round with an intentional full twist. A little change to the traditional single crochet stitch produces a pattern that looks knitted. Reverse single crochet edging puts another neat twist on this versatile accessory.

Put a secret love note in the next scarf you make for your guy! Surface crochet creates X’s and O’s (kisses and hugs) on this warm and wonderful scarf. Worked entirely in slip stitch, this is surprisingly quick to make and the perfect project for using hand dyed or variegated yarn.

Quick, one-skein scarf project using a super-soft alpaca lace yarn.

This scarf is the perfect introduction to Tunisian Lace. The easy, rhythmic one row pattern will work up quickly, and the width and / or length can easily be customized.

Quick to make - fun to felt! This little carrot is stuffed with wool yarn, felted, and then given it’s “personality” with a little shaping while damp.

This case will keep your pointy scissors tucked away safely, while adding a little style to your knitting or crocheting bag.

This is a basic, top-down baby hat, sized to fit a preemie and perfect for charity crocheting.