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 […]
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DIY: Shiraz Crocheted Adult Turban and Free Pattern
Here is an easy pattern for a crocheted turban for an adult, crocheted in the round using a magic ring. The hat has some ribbing in it to give a bit of stretch and some visual interest. I also lined it with Thinsulate fleece so it will be cozy and warm for those cold Canadian […]
DIY: Giant Snowball Crocheted Winter White Cowl and Free Pattern
This is a warm, woolly cowl that I crocheted last year. Crocheting with a double strand of yarn makes each stitch thicker and more stiff than a single strand, and that’s what gives this cowl a bit of structure and holds it up around your neck. It works up very quickly because of the thick […]
DIY: Luxe Fuchsia Seed Stitch Cowl and Free Pattern
I have been looking for the perfect cowl knitting pattern for ages, but I couldn’t find one that had everything I needed. It had to snugly fit my neck and be warm enough for the Canadian winter, but also fancy enough to wear at the office. So I designed one for myself using some curious yarn […]
DIY: Lacy Grey Crocheted Cowl and Free Pattern
Our mom taught Tomiko and me to crochet way back when we were kids. I was just seven or so and I wanted to crochet a blanket for one of my dolls. I was just trying to make a rectangle in single crochet stitches, but I was having issues – what I made instead was […]