Have you ever crocheted a cardigan in one piece from side to side before? I’ve done a few different designs like this and I’m super excited to introduce The Windfall Cardigan which is made the same way! One of the great things about it is very minimal seaming. There is only one small section on both sides of the cardigan that you need to seam!
I used Lion Brand Nuboo yarn to make this cardigan but I think it would also look great in a cotton yarn! The Nuboo is very silky and smooth. It is similar to Truboo with a bit more of a bounce and a little bit thicker! Can’t find any Nuboo or want to use a different yarn? Check out Yarnsub.com and enter in “Nuboo” in the search. It will bring up a ton of different yarn substitutions for you to choose from.
I have a full video tutorial available for this cardigan. If at any point you get confused or stuck I recommend checking out the video to see if I answer your question there! If you find it helpful I would be so grateful for a thumbs up and subscribe!
If you like this cardigan be sure to check out some of my other ones!
It’s a brand new year so that means it’s time for a brand new crochet pattern! The Snowcap Cardigan is my very first design of 2021 being released even though i’ve had it in my brain for at least 6 months and sitting in my blog drafts for a couple of months! I’m so excited for this one and I hope you guys love it.
I like to think of The Snowcap Cardigan as the sister sweater to The Coffeeshop Cardigan. Both of them use homespun yarn but have a completely different look to them. I used the Thick & Quick version of Homespun for The Snowcap Cardigan instead of regular homespun. The Snowcap Cardigan is also boxier, oversized and cropped compared to the slimmer and longer Coffeeshop Cardigan! You can grab all the supplies you need from my friends at JOANN!
Are you scared of Homespun yarn?? Never fear!! I have a whole video tutorial walking you through this pattern. The Thick & Quick version is even easier to use than the normal version in my opinion. I use a larger crochet hook in this pattern which helps while working with this yarn. Not only that but I use easy stitches throughout and minimal shaping! Hot tip- FEEL your stitches instead of trying to see them!!
Have you ever made a bell sleeve sweater before? If not, you HAVE to make the Autumn Bell Sweater Pattern! This sweater is beginner friendly and is size inclusive with sizes XS-5X provided!
One of my favorite things about this sweater is the yarn. I used a Fine weight yarn, specifically Lion Brands’ Oh Baby Organic Cotton! Now I know, I know you’re saying “a fine weight yarn?! Won’t that take forever to make??” And the answer is NO! It actually works up pretty quickly because this sweater uses double crochet and treble crochet stitches throughout the whole thing!
I made this design in just a couple of weeks with my testers following suit and making it within 2-3 weeks! Not only is it fast for a fine weight sweater but you also get the benefit of the beautiful drape and light weight feel! If you get hot and itchy in a lot of sweaters like I do, then The Autumn Belle Sweater pattern is perfect for you!
Lightweight and beautiful drape- check! Size inclusive- check! Beginner friendly- check! If you are a beginner this is doable! I use easy stitches, minimal shaping AND include video tutorials on how to do the stitches! Perfect, right?
The Moonstone Throw crochet pattern is heeeeere! This one was so much fun for me to make. I wanted something simple that was easy enough for a beginner but also wasn’t toooo simple that it would be boring.
Each different color uses the same stitch throughout the blanket. And the blanket is actually only 4 big repeats of the same section! If you like to always have a big project to work on in your WIP rotation then you definitely have to start the Moonstone Throw.
Have you used Lion Brand Pound Of Love before? If not, you have got to give it a shot! This yarn is perfect for blankets in my opinion. It comes in a HUGE skein…a whole pound! It’s also super affordable for all of that yarn. Only $11.69 for an entire 1,020 yards. That is craaaaazy! Also, it has so many cute color options!!
You guys know that I’m blanket obsessed. Here are a couple other free blanket patterns- The Hello Sunshine Afghan and The Draped In Dogs Afghan.
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The Moonstone Throw crochet pattern is a fun beginner blanket with an easy color and stitch repeat. The stripes are modern and fit with any home decor.
The Market Mitts crochet pattern is actually an older pattern of mine. I designed these for crocheters who sell lots of crochet items at markets and need to make things in bulk! These things work up sooooo fast let me tell you! You can make a pair of these in adult size in less than half an hour. It also takes less than 1 skein of WET&Q so you can make multiple gloves from one skein!
I’ve been wanting to work on building my YouTube channel for a while now and I’m so excited to announce that I have a tutorial video available for the Market Mitts Crochet Pattern! I hope you will check it out and give it a thumbs up. I plan on adding more tutorials to my channel so you might as well subscribe too! 😉
Check out the YouTube video tutorial here!
Save it to your Ravelry queue here! Or purchase the low cost ad-free printable PDF.
I really can’t get enough of Lion Brand Truboo yarn. After making my Sweetpea Top with it, I knew I had to use it again! Since I had already used it before I knew whatever I was making would be super silky and drape perfectly. The Saltwater Taffy Tee was so fun to make!
I wanted to change things up a bit with the construction of this top so I decided to work the pattern vertically from side to side instead of bottom up! Have you ever made a crochet top this way before? I love the vertical striping of the stitches, I think it’s so slimming and works well on all body types!
The Saltwater Taffy Tee also uses 3 different colors of yarn. There are so many different color combos you could use that would turn out so cute! If you purchase the kit from Lionbrand.com you can pick any color you want and customize your own top!
The Hello Sunshine Afghan is finally here! I wanted this blanket to have old school retro vibes to it. I was super excited to find the exact colors I wanted in the Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling yarn. There are so many different color combinations you can go with though so i’m excited to see crocheters make this pattern there own!
I think some purples would be so pretty in this pattern. Maybe even light pastel colors as a baby blanket!
I’m a big fan of using C2C to work up different graphs. I have multiple blanket patterns available free on my blog as well as for purchase! A couple favorites are- Covered In Cats and Draped In Dogs!
I’m sure you know by now all of the details on The Traveling Afghan project put together by Lion Brand but I’ll give you a quick rundown just in case! This year long project involves 49 different crochet and knit designers to bring you two beautiful blanket designs- one knit and one crochet. Each designer is contributing a unique 10X10″ knit or crochet square design and sharing the pattern free on their blog! Each square has a fun story behind it that represents this designers life in yarn. This project started in January of 2020 and will continue throughout the year. I’m so excited to be the traveling afghan knit square 13!
I love that there is both a knit and crochet version. So depending on your craft you can pick which one you want to do! Most of you know me as a crochet designer buuuuut SURPRISE! I designed a knit square not a crochet one. Shocker I know! lol. I actually tried to learn how to knit before I started crocheting!
If you don’t already have it- get the knit kit from Lion Brand here!
Or you can grab the crochet version!
If you prefer a low cost ad-free printable PDF you can grab it from my Ravelry shop ($1)
Oh sweet summer! Summer is my favorite season, what about you? I love the long lazy days, the sunshine and warmth, playing outside with my girls, hiking, swimming and the pretty sunsets! The Sweet Summer Tee is a must-make for the warmer months.
It’s slightly oversized for a comfy fit that flatters all body types. You can easily add or take away rows for a longer or shorter fit. It’s also perfect for beginners because there is minimal shaping and seaming.
I used Lion Brand Coboo for this top. It’s one of my absolute favorite yarns for garments. I used it for my Happy At Home Hoodie and my Bobble Crop Top!
Are you a plant lady? I like to think I am. I admit sometimes I can’t keep all of my plants and succulents happy and alive but I try my hardest! The Plant Lady Tote is perfect for anyone who loves plants and succulents! I hope you love it as much as I do!
The Plant Lady Tote is made with Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn. This is my favorite yarn to use to make sturdy bags and home decor. Not to mention it has so many gorgeous color options! Most recently, I used it for my Magical Market Tote.
If you haven’t tried tapestry crochet or any type of color-work before I definitely recommend checking out some tutorials and make a practice swatch! It can be a bit cumbersome switching back and fourth between colors at first. But with a little bit of practice you’ll be a pro in no time! Check out the recommended tutorials below before you get started.
