DIY: Crochet Kelpie Hat by Joanne Scrace

Crochet Kelpie Hat by Joanne Scrace

The Kelpie Hat is designed by Joanne Scrace for the Crochet Project. I crocheted the Kelpie Hat in a Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK yarn in the emerald colourway. The rich, lustrous colour really makes the stitches pop. The yarn is a blend of 66% merino and 34% silk, so there is a beautiful shine […]

DIY: Crochet Linen and Lace Cardigan in Mohair by Annelies Baes

Mohair and Merino Linen and Lace Cardigan

I made another version of the Linen and Lace Cardigan by Annelies Baes, this time in a cozy mohair/merino/silk blend. This version will be a store sample for our local yarn store Ewe Knit (which we included in our list of favourite Toronto yarn shops).

DIY: Crochet Convergence Top by Linda Skuja

DIY Crochet Convergence Top

I made the Crochet Convergence Top, designed by Linda Skuja and published in the Interweave Crochet Spring 2014 issue. I used Noro Taiyo Sock yarn in the colourway S40, a long-striping mixture of greens, browns, and beiges. This was the first time I used a Noro yarn, and was pleasantly surprised to find how enjoyable […]

Vietnamese Design: Metiseko Clothing

Metiseko – Eco chic lifestyle Donatello and I visited the charming town of Hoi An in Vietnam, where we were enchanted by the lantern-lined streets and rows of happy yellow houses. Not surprisingly, Hoi An is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and a photographer’s dream. The shopping is also amazing and we picked up our first piece […]

DIY: Sparkly Blue Lacy Crocheted Infinity Scarf with Free Pattern

DIY Sparkly and Lacy Blue Crocheted Infinity Scarf Free Pattern

       This is an easy but lacy  and elegant infinity scarf that I crocheted with only one skein of fingering-weight yarn. To make the scarf a bit more fancy, I added beads for a bit of sparkle and shine. And since this scarf is rather lightweight and lacy, it’s not the best for […]