The journal
Tips, stories & tutorials
Everything I’ve learned about crochet, knitting, and making the pattern life a little easier — shared one post at a time.
-
How to Style an Open Back Crochet Top in Fall
A backless top does not have to go in the drawer in October. What to wear underneath, how far a low back bra converter actually reaches, what to layer over the top,…
-
The Claire Sweater: An Open Back Crochet Wrap Sweater Pattern
A cropped wrap sweater with a soft alpaca texture and an open back that crosses and ties into a bow at the waist. Eight…
-
How to Become a Crochet Pattern Tester: 17 Tips From a Designer
I run tester calls, so I see the applications from the other side. Here is what actually gets you picked, and what gets you…
-
How to Make Thin Yarn Chunky: DIY Chainette Yarn
If you are a regular crocheter or knitter, it is almost guaranteed that you have at least one cone, skein, or hank of ultra-thin…
-
What Weight Do Two Strands Held Together Make?
Work out the real weight, hook size and gauge for any combination of yarns you hold together.
-
The Bari Sweater: An Easy Mesh Stripe Crochet Sweater Pattern
A relaxed crewneck with airy mesh stripes and a cropped silhouette that lengthens easily. Eight sizes, and the pattern that started the whole Bari…
-
The Hexagon Bucket Hat: A Retro Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern
Seven African flower hexagons joined into a band, with the crown and a soft flared brim worked straight off the top – no fiddly…
