Bobbles Beanie FREE Crochet Pattern

Last month Lionbrand announced that they would be teaming up with Stomp Out Bullying (the leading national anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization for kids and teens in the U.S.). Their goal is to increase awareness on the impact bullying has on children and teens by rallying together and making blue hats to wear proudly through October -- Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Having some personal experiences and now having a young school-aged daughter, I know first-hand how words can really affect our kids. From the moment I first heard about this project, I knew I wanted to help make a difference! So, I grabbed some of my favorite blue yarn and came up with this new design. I even made another one in Rainbow colors and decided to share the pattern with you guys!

Sunburst Wall Hanging FREE Crochet Pattern

I go through these phases - every once in a while - where all I want to do is learn new crochet stitches. I always try to incorporate something new into each of my designs.. whether it be a new stitch or a new way of constructing a garment. It's fun to change things up! Learning a new stitch can be inspiring. It can open up your mind to so many new possibilities. I have been wanting to make a wall hanging for a while now. Everywhere I look, I see these beautiful woven wall hangings. I could easily make one like them, but I wanted it to be more unique! I wanted to incorporate crochet. So, when I started researching new stitches.. I saw this stitch and I just knew I had to use it ….

Laced-Up Bralette FREE Crochet Pattern

Have you ever heard that saying that says something about how in every struggle you can find a blessing?

Well, last week I frogged an entire garment that I'd been working on. It just didn't work out the way I had planned and with me being a total perfectionist, I knew I had to rip it out. If I didn't, I wouldn't of been happy with it and it would have been a waste of good yarn. I guess it was just "one of those weeks" for me. I mean, I'm used to getting bored of a big project or angry that my math isn't adding up right. Sometimes it happens with something that I'm designing (where it's taken me months to get something just right). Other times, I get stressed out over a single row in a pattern I'm working up. I guess that's just me though. Truth is, I started designing crochet patterns because I'm a tad bit OCD about certain things and how they are worded/written. I really struggled to follow along with patterns written by other people. I don't know why. It's just always something that was hard for me...

Bonfire Cardi FREE Crochet Pattern

As some of you know, last month I teamed up with Premier Yarns to create a design inspired by their new Rodeo yarn. When I first saw this yarn, I was immediately excited to work with it! Not only is it soft and beautiful, it's made from recycled cotton.. so, it's eco-friendly as well. I worked up some swatches right away and fell in love! The marled color worked up so beautifully and the yarn itself added this amazing weight and drape to my piece, which in my opinion - is a must for garments! I hate when a piece is too stiff. Here's a little more about the yarn I worked with....

Spring Cloths FREE Crochet Pattern

As most of you know, I recently started dyeing yarn again. There's nothing I love more than getting a little bit messy and playing around with color! It's safe to say you'll be seeing a lot more hand-dyed yarn from me! I've been wanting to play around with some new design ideas for Spring, so I grabbed some white cotton I had in my stash and I spent a day with my dyes! I ended up with these really gorgeous spring shades and knew I needed to make new cloths!

MY LOVE Beanie FREE Crochet Pattern

Since I recently started hand dyeing yarn again, I knew I had to use some of it to work up something special! What better way than to create a FREE crochet pattern for you guys? My original idea was to create a shawl design. I love shawls and have always wanted to design my own, but it just wasn't coming out the way I had envisioned. I was so disappointed! I decided to frog it and go with something completely different. (I haven't forgotten about the shawl, it will come when inspiration strikes!) But, for now.. it's still super cold here in NY and I figured a cute slouchy beanie would be perfect. With it being February, the month of love - I grabbed my pretty "Mon Amour" colorway and voila!

My Modern Bath Rug FREE Crochet Pattern

When I first saw Lionbrand's new Fast Track yarn, I had so many ideas. Once I started working with it - I just KNEW it would make the perfect rug! I desperately needed a bath mat/rug for my bathroom, so I worked up this beauty quick! The pattern is a unique & more modern take on the bathroom staple. It fits in with any décor. I use it in my bathroom every day. It holds up wonderfully & is machine washable, which is amazing. It literally comes out of the dryer looking clean & brand new every time!

My Textured Washcloth FREE Crochet Pattern

So, I have to admit.. I'd been putting off my second post on here because I really wasn't sure what I wanted to share with you guys. I've had so many ideas floating around in my head, I didn't know where to start. When, I got right down to it.. I remembered.. this whole thing was for me -- to be able to share my art, and talk about new ideas & patterns. I needed an outlet. So, I've decided to share my very first FREE pattern! I went for a quick, simple pattern.. something that we could all use or give as a gift! A beginner-friendly pattern with some seriously amazing texture! (Because.. who doesn't love some texture?!)