City Farmhouse Studio

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Crochet Fireside Infinity Scarf

Since finishing The Fireside Cardigan I have been wearing it all the time. It is so warm and comfortable to be just cozy around the house, but it is also nice enough to dress up and wear out and about. Since it was so cozy I decided to make an infinity scarf to go with it.

Combining the herringbone stitch pattern and the edge motifs form the cardigan I have created a textured scarf that is just as cozy as the cardigan. It also looks great combined with The Fireside Cardigan.

November 21, 2024November 22, 2024

Crochet Fireside Cardigan Pattern

For the previous years I have been wearing my Weekend Cardigan during the winter as my go to everyday outer layer. This year I wanted another cardigan that will be warm and cozy just like it, but out of acrylic so when my daughters lay against me they don’t complain about the wool scratching them. So, the Fireside Cadigan pattern started.

Using two separate stitch patterns this cardigan works up really fast. The contrast between the herringbone stitch of the body to the motifs with a puff for the edging creates an attractive design that is easier to get than you think. The category 4 Lion Brand Heartland yarn creates the fabric quickly, and the stitch structures create a fluffy fabric that is cozy and warm.

November 7, 2024November 8, 2024

Machine Knit Winter Windows Beanie Hat

For me, a knit winter hat is a must. I have made hats in the past with hand knitting, but I hadn’t on a machine. So, I started work on what would become the machine knit Winter Windows Beanie Hat.

Typically since you can knit in the round with needles, I’ve always just made them there. With them being fairly small and using worsted weight yarn they work up fairly quickly. However, as a machine knitter I wanted one made on my machine.

October 30, 2024November 21, 2024

Knit Winter Windows Beanie Hat

A knit hat is essential if you are a knitting and living somewhere that gets any where cold. Being in Michigan, we have plenty of cold days. I have several knit hats that I have made, but none that I designed. So, for this year I wanted something that I came up with, so here is the Knit Winter Windows Beanie Hat

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

Crochet Sweater Wrap Scarf Pattern

Here is another thing that I have made that I will not get to wear like I intended. As soon as I showed our daughter this Sweater Wrap Scarf I heard “I want one!” It is easier to tell myself we will share, but I know it will end up in her closet.

Even though it is something I made for myself, I am not disappointed at all that I have to share. I think it shows how beautiful it is, how cozy looking it is, and just how fun it is!

October 3, 2024January 17, 2025

Knit Main Street Top

Main Street Knit Summer Top by City Farmhouse Studio

For the past year I have been trying to grow my handmade summer wardrobe. After realizing that I had nothing handmade to wear in the summer, I knew I had to come up with some tops that I can wear through my day, and even possibly dress up for certain occasions. If you know me, I like multifunctional!

During a trip to Joanns where our creative and crafty 12 year old daughter looked at all the things she was dreaming about, I strolled the yarn section. I tend to go through craft stores to look at yarn, see what is new, see what is discontinued, and just see what I can see. On an end display was a new Patons yarn I hadn’t seen before, Linen.

July 18, 2024October 28, 2024

Crochet Bucket Hat

These days I have been wearing more and more hats in the summer. I particularly like wide brim hats to block the reflecting sun. At some point I wondered why I hadn’t made me one. So, this pattern is to rectify this so that I can enjoy a handmade hat all year long.

I took two different bucket hats that I have, and combined the bits that I like about each. One has a little wider brim that I like, and the other has a little more of a fitted portion around the head so it doesn’t look as sloppy.

May 2, 2024October 28, 2024

Crochet Take It Easy Sweater

I named this crochet sweater Take It Easy because of multiple aspects of this pullover. From the yarn, construction, and even wearing it all lended to the naming of the Take It Easy sweater. A pattern that all makes it easy for you to relax and enjoy all aspects of it.

For the yarn, I used Lion Brand 24/7 DK Cotton yarn. I have used the category 4 worsted weight yarn on a pair of Crochet Vacation Shoes for me and my daughters, and they wear so beautifully. A strong yarn that doesn’t pill, but is soft next to the skin. I have also used it in dish scrubbies and they have lasted a long time. So, I felt comfortable using this cotton yarn in a sweater that will hold up to wear, and make the time it takes making it worth it.