Adding a Zippered Lining to your crochet and knit items

One of the most search terms I get is ‘how to add a zipper to crochet or knit’  I already have a quick and dirty method for that.  I was working on a lacy motif clutch design that had to be lined, so I wrote a…

Doodling

I haven’t doodled like this in years.  I used to doodle pages and pages like this when I was still in university. I am trying to break out of my comfort zone.

Friday’s Finished Objects: Stuff

I made some stuff this week I am trying to destash so I used leftover blue linen and the rainbow fabric and made a pencil case I’ve been wanting to make a motif clutch for ages.  So I designed one.  I made the lining using beige…

Crochet Cuties: Pin Cushions

The standard crochet pin cushion is that hat one, no offense to it, it is cute and all but these are way cuter.  Pin cushions are a utilitarian item, if you own pins you have to stick them somewhere (unless of course you only use them…

Crochet Cuties: Cardigans for big girls

Many people assume you can’t crochet an adult garment because it would be too stiff or might end up looking like a potholder. I guess the next patterns dispel that myth. C3 Crochet Crop Cardigan I love the asymmetry of this cardigan and the four buttons…