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Have you ever looked at a pair of flip flops and seen potential for something more? Today, I am thrilled to introduce the Walk The Line Chukka Boots—a design that bridges the gap between comfortable loungewear and refined street style.
If you have been hesitant to try crocheting footwear because you are worried about durability or the “homemade” look, this pattern is designed specifically for you.
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I am so thrilled to finally share a project that has become a constant presence in my own crafting life: the Mesa Ribbed Basket Bag. This design perfectly blends beautiful texture with incredible function, making it the ideal bag for markets, yarn hauls, or everyday errands.
I have been using both for project bags, but my daughters keep eyeing them for other purposes of their own hobbies and storage needs.
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Recently I shared the Machine Knit Version of this pattern, so this is for our hand-knitting friends. I am excited to share the instructions on how to make this lovely project for those who enjoy working with texture and are looking for a satisfying garment to knit.
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I am so thrilled about this new sweater design for the machine knitting: the Diamond Canvas Sweater. This pullover was specifically developed for the LK150 mid-gauge knitting machine, offering a beautiful, textured piece that is straightforward to construct on a machine without patterning capability.
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I am so excited to talk about the latest addition to my beginner crochet pattern series: the Simple Steps Fingerless Mitts!
If you’ve successfully completed the Simple Steps Scarf and the Simple Steps Ear Warmer Headband, then congratulations—you are absolutely ready for this next challenge! This glove pattern is the perfect bridge project to move you from working in straight lines to confidently creating something with more construction details.
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Recently I shared my Simple Steps Scarf pattern, which is a straightforward, repetitive design that’s ideal for building your skills while creating something you’ll actually want to wear. Perfect for a first crochet project.
To continue learning, I have made this Crochet Simple Steps Ear Warmer Headband. By using the stitches learned in the Simple Steps Scarf, this pattern builds off of it and adds one seamed end to create a headband to go with the scarf.
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I used Lion Brand Coboo yarn on my crochet Daydream Believer Top, and the yarn may now just be one of my favorites.
The softness and drape, both knit and crochet, are just so wonderful. It really makes a great fabric to wear next to the skin.
Continue reading “Knit Simple Stitch Sweater Pattern”After using Lion Brand Coboo Yarn for my Crochet Daydream Believer Top, I knew I wanted to make something knit out of it. The crocheted top has such drape, and it is so soft next to the skin I was excited to see what it would be knitted.
I did a swatch using several different gauges on my knitting machine to see what each looked and felt like. While the smaller gauge had beautiful stitch definition, the larger gauge had such great drape and softness I knew I wanted something with that. I also liked the reverse side of the stockinette since I could see the full knit structure for great depth and texture on the fabric surface.
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