Crochet ideas and inspiration for the independent crafter

Category: Patterns

  • A Spencer Inspired Jacket

    A Spencer Inspired Jacket

    Estimated reading time: 6 minutes The Mission: To create a sweater for Hannah that is fitted and semi-formal to wear over sundresses to extend their season. Ideally, it will be inspired by a Spencer Jacket. Preferably, this Spencer Jacket. As found on Pinterest, photo from Villa Rosemaine The Plan: I…

  • A sweater making journal

    A sweater making journal

    Estimated reading time: 14 minutes It’s really hard not to be influenced by what you see when you are designing anything. Making a sign? Every sign is going to whisper to you. Designing a house? You will look at every other house and room in it differently than if you…

  • A Victorian Lizard Cowl

    A Victorian Lizard Cowl

    Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Sometimes my children come to me with a specific garment in mind that I will try to either create or replicate.  This is how I came to the present cowl.  Adia wanted a cowl that would look formal and Victorian, but also resemble the bumpiness…