City Farmhouse Studio

February 8, 2023October 28, 2024

Crochet Go Your Own Way Cardigan Pattern

Have you ever had a project that you wanted to make, but the thought of some portion of it made you procrastinate? This cardigan was like that for me.

I have seen many granny square cardigans over the years, and think they are cute. Just none of them have really spoken to me as being the one to make. It may be from them being too busy, or just the idea of all the ends to weave end. So, I came up with an idea of making one with a more even texture throughout the square, as a patchwork of similar colors, and each square being of one color.

I found Lion Brand’s Shawl in a Ball that had a nice gradation from white to dark blue. And the shifts were long and subtle. And, when I mean long, I mean LONG! I started making the blocks and loved how each block looked the same color, I had a nice number of different color varieties, a good amount of each one, and all the colors effortlessly worked together.

Once the blocks were finished, that is where my procrastination came in.

February 1, 2023October 30, 2024

Crochet Heart Scrubby

This pattern has taken me too long to make. Not that actually crocheting it took that long, took me about 20 minutes for the YouTube Tutorial – and that was with all the talking! No, getting in my head how to make this pattern took so long. Years long.

After publishing my first dish scrubby trio pattern collection a lady reached out to me asking where the heart pattern was. I had to really figure out what she was referring to since there was a round pattern, and two square ones. I finally determined it was from looking at one of the images of a square one draped over a pot that she perceived it to be a heart shape. These dish scrubbies were published in 2018. From her reaching out I began thinking of making a heart shaped scrubby. So, it took years.

October 12, 2022October 28, 2024

Knit Summer Breeze Top

Close to twenty years ago I had a black top that had a very simple shape, wide sleeves, simple details for the edgings, and a v-neck. I loved it. I could dress it up for work, or down with a pair of jeans to run errands. Either way it was so comfortable to wear, a major plus for me.

I wore it for many years, and it was starting to show how much I loved it. With great sadness I had to get rid of it.

This summer I was thinking about what I could make to have more hand made items for my summer wardrobe, and this memory came to mind. I wanted to create something that had the comfort, versatility, and ease in styling with the simplistic design elements.

October 6, 2022October 28, 2024

Crochet I Wanna Dance With Somebody Dress

After making the Moondance Cardigan out of Lion Brand’s Truboo yarn, I knew I wanted to make something else with it. The yarn is so soft, silky, and keeps you cool when wearing it. I thought it would be a great fiber for a swimsuit cover up.

I wanted a design that was somewhat simple and straight forward so that it would be easy to wear. I wanted the shoulders and upper arms covered, since that is where I always burn. But I wanted the neckline a little more open since it is summer, and also for comfort when wearing swimsuits that are halter or tie at the neck. This would keep everything from being all at the same place and feeling bulky. However….

September 16, 2022October 28, 2024

Knit Summer in the City Top

Summer in the City Knit Top City Farmhouse Studio

Earlier this summer I was looking at my wardrobe and seeing what I needed (really wanted) to wear. Last summer I sewed several dresses that I love wearing, however they are sleeveless. Since they are sleeveless I would get cold in some of the places that were really airconditioned, and I don’t want to wear a jacket or sweater in summer. I get to wear them plenty in our Michigan winter.

So, the idea for this top came to me for adding a little more coverage and warmth for the airconditioned places. I wanted something light weight, but not so light it was see through. I also wanted something that had some design to it, but not a statement piece. Just something that was easy to wear, went with a lot, and was comfortable.

June 1, 2022October 28, 2024

Crochet Moondance Cardigan Pattern

Last summer I realized I didn’t have any summer garments that I made. This winter when I wore all of my wool sweaters, hand knit hats, cuddled in my crochet blankets, and wrapped into all of my cowls and scarves I really noticed the tip in balance between winter to summer projects. So, I began to think of what I would like to have for the warmer months.

First, I came across Lion Brand’s Truboo yarn that is made out of bamboo. With this fiber I thought it would be a great option for something breathable for the warmer months. It also is a category 3 light yarn so it would make a thinner garment that wouldn’t be too bulky.

October 14, 2021October 28, 2024

Crochet Traveler’s Sunrise Sweater Pattern

Several years ago I was given a sweater that used to be my grandfathers. It isn’t a fancy sweater, it is one of the sweat shirts that you get at a big box store. The one that the style has been around for multiple decades. Again, nothing fancy and pretty lacking in all style and fashion. Even as basic as it is, it quickly became one of my favorites to wear since it is warm and so very comfy. It is large enough that I can layer it over something and still not feel restricted.

We had some trips coming up, and on vacation I want to be comfortable but also presentable since I know that any moment could be preserved in photos. I wondered if I could take the basic shape of my beloved sweater, add some details and style to it, and make it something that would be comfortable to travel in. But, it needed to be stylish enough to be worn out and about and not feel like I was wearing something I slept in.

May 12, 2021September 17, 2023

Crochet Weekender Cardigan Update

One of my most favorite patterns, and apparently others also, is our Weekender Cardigan pattern. Of course, not long after releasing the pattern the yarn I used had been discontinued. Since it was made prior to doing videos, I received quite a few questions about the sleeve because it is made from shoulder down. People think it is cuff up and get worried with the foundation chain being so short and not going around their wrist.