Crochet And Leather Drawstring Pouches
I love using crochet and leather together. And I also love crocheting pouches and bags, but I often forget to. I made a couple of these for my husband and myself and wound up liking them enough that I've decided
Crocheted Open-Side Tunic-Dress
I'm really pleased with how this one turned out. I actually like it a lot better than I thought I would. I've been wanting to do an open-sided tunic/shirt/something for a long time now, inspired by muscle tees. Finally the
Project-Styled Outfits
I've tried a few little crochet experiments the past couple weeks and I wanted to share them here. (By the way, if you check out my Instagram I sometimes share sneak peeks and work-in-progress shots, and also copious amounts of
A Project List (Of Sorts)
This vacation left me feeling kind of renewed with energy for designing and making. I came back not really with new ideas, but with a hunger for inspiration and to try crocheting some things I've had on a sort-of list
Waters Wears: Reconstructed Men’s Tee
Here's the men's t-shirt that I mentioned altering in my last post. It's a men's size medium, and I cut off about 9 inches from the bottom, with the shape curving down on the sides, which is called a "sharkbite"
Yarn Storage and Pattern Tests
For YEARS I've wanted glass front storage for my yarn, so that I can see all the colors but it's all protected from the cats, mice (I lived in front of a cow pasture growing up so mice and rats
Waters Wears: Brown and Blue
Here's the skirt I mentioned in my last post. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out, although I meant for it to be a bit longer. I'm really into wearing stuff high-waisted lately, and the cool thing about these
A Crochet Skirt To Relieve A Design Slump
If you're someone who designs patterns or things, or owns a handmade business, you may understand what I'm talking about. Sometimes you get in a slump and things just seem like they're not working. Actually writing down my patterns and
Waters Wears: Zebra Gum Skirt (Plus Day To Night Outfit)
I received this skirt from my sister-in-law after a closet clean out. Although it reminds me of traditional Mexican dresses (probably because of the rich, bright colors) my friend, Kelsey, said it made her think of "Zebra Gum," a staple
Let’s Talk About: A Crochet Tie
I have a hard time finding things to crochet for men besides hats that I actually think men would like or wear. A tie seemed like a good idea. I've seen a few crocheted ties online before, but none exactly