Create your own classic hand-crocheted beach bag to carry all of your beach essentials in style by following this simple pattern. While it looks complicated, the design only uses basic stitches: the chain stitch, slip stitch, and single crochet (US terminology), so it’s a good starting bag project for an advanced beginner — or even a brave true beginner!
Read MoreIn light of the “stay at home” order during the COVID 19 crisis, I find that socks have become the new shoes! I love this pattern because it’s subtle enough to be worn everyday, yet the spiral design adds a touch of flair. The socks are knit in a classic top down method with standard 1x1 ribbing at the top, a stockinette heel flap, and a rounded wedge toe.
Read MoreA few weeks ago I went camping in Joshua Tree and was wishing I had a nice, cozy, knit hat to keep my head warm during those cold desert nights. Once I came home, I immediately set to work creating this versatile, unisex hat pattern. This pattern features a ribbed brim, optional pom pom, and beautiful, yet simple diagonal rib stitch pattern. It is constructed from the bottom up using medium weight yarn and size US5 knitting needles.
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