Tag: Pattern

Race #1 This first race uses the same yarn, but different sized hook & needle. Who will win?   https://youtu.be/KDx5ZFaOHfc Race #2 This race used the same yarn, same hook/needle size and made a cowl using the same number of stitches. https://youtu.be/JOjup0ylIMw FREE PATTERN Monika's Cowl This cozy cowl was designed for my photographer years… Continue reading Knitting vs. Crochet: Two Races to Decide the Fates of Hook & Needle

I'm unsure if there's anything more magical in the whole world than to have your work show up in print at your door. Seeing a stack of complimentary books that you worked so hard to get published is a dream. I'm so excited to share these books I've published with Leisure Arts! Big Book of… Continue reading Check out these awesome hooks, books & crooks (Just kidding… yarn… I meant yarn. No crooks here!)

Here's a little round up of my favorite hooks, books and yarn! Lion Brand 15mm Crochet Hook Sorry... I never write the letter/number when hooks get this large. I teach lots of crochet classes, and it gets really confusing for my students when the letter/number is inconsistent with the metric size - this happens when… Continue reading Check out these awesome hooks, books & crooks (just kidding… yarn… I meant yarn. No crooks here!)

This cozy cowl was designed for my photographer years ago. She still wears this cowl each winter and I’ve FINALLY written it up for everyone to enjoy! Click the photo to view pattern. Or click here. Materials Malabrigo Rios worsted weight 100% superwash merino wool yarn (3.5 oz/210 yds/100g per hank): 3 skeins in VAA Hook:… Continue reading New FREE Pattern! Monika’s Cowl