More Digital Artwork
I've still been practicing and playing around with digital artwork since my #100dayproject. It seems it did kind of help make drawing more often again into a habit. I've been making an effort to specifically practice with digital art, and
Crochet Design Series: Basic Supplies and Resources
This is the first part in a series of posts on designing and self-publishing a crochet garment pattern. I hope to get these posts out pretty regularly, but am not making a strict schedule for myself so I can give
Little Stitches
Even though I deal with anxiety, and I love crocheting, I'm not someone who finds working on a project therapeutic or relaxing. But so far I'm really enjoying building up this skirt of tiny stitches in fingering weight yarn. Maybe
April Things
A few things that stood out this April: 1. I finished one garment design and currently have the pattern out for testing, and have made good headway on my next design (see swatches above). 2. We had lots of rain and a
January Things
A few things that stood out this January: 1. We had a few icy days this month. Not as bad as some in years past, but there was enough on the roads that school was cancelled for several days, and my
How To: Stacked Single Crochet (STSC) Stitch
The Stacked Single Crochet (STSC) is mainly used as a stand-in for the first double crochet stitch in a row and eliminates the need for a set of starting chains. STSC creates a more straight edge and makes seaming crocheted
Looking For Test Crocheters
I'm currently accepting applications for test crocheters to test this pattern. Find out more information and apply if you're interested on the Test Crocheting page of the website! If you've already signed up to be a pattern tester you may receive
How To: Foundation Single Crochet (FSC) Stitch
I've talked about the Foundation Single Crochet stitch several times on the blog, and I use it in pretty much all of my patterns. The main benefit to using it over a simple starting chain stitch row is that it
Project Notes: Wildfields Embroidered Crochet Crop Top
I finished this lilac cropped top a few days ago. It's crocheted using an unmercerized cotton in moss stitch (more commonly know as lemon peel stitch), with handembroidered florals at the bottom. This is basically a second go at this
Looking For Test Crocheters
I am looking for pattern testers! This is something I've been considering for a long time, and I'm excited to finally begin the process. Pattern testers must be able to work within a deadline and provide notes on clarity issues, typos,