For our 2nd Annual Mother's Day quick gifts pattern, I wanted to crochet a small accessory. I've been loving finding new ways to use crochet motifs lately (as you can also see in my Provence/Vera patterns in our Spring '16 collection), and I thought it might be fun to use motifs to make a headband.… Continue reading Playing with Crochet Motifs
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Amy’s Thread: Knitter’s Vacation
What's on the needles? Nothing! OK, not nothing, but we are giving the knitting needles a break. Alison (who handles all of your pattern support questions, as well as generally being the glue that holds the Design Team together) has been on a crochet kick this summer. Alison learned to crochet when she was about… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Knitter’s Vacation
Knitter’s Spotlight: Robyn Chachula
Robyn Chachula claims that her transition from structural engineer to crochet designer was relatively smooth. She simply changed her medium from concrete to yarn! Instead of renovating buildings, she has used her talents to produced hundreds of beautiful patterns, each a unique blend of fashion, architecture and classic silhouettes. In addition to being one of… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Robyn Chachula
Norah’s Knits: Handmade Wedding Gifts
The etiquette involving wedding presents seems to be constantly changing and differs so very much family to family. I wouldn’t dream of advising anyone on the proper gift to give to friends or family on their happy day, but I do know that the handmade gifts I’ve received have meant a lot to me, and… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Handmade Wedding Gifts