The Tear Drop Stitch is a lovely knitting stitch for intermediate knitters. Use it for larger projects such as throws or baby blankets where the pattern is highlighted, thus creating a beautiful texture. I have two different swatches using different size needles for this stitch. Both swatches use worsted weight yarn but changing the needleContinue reading “Tear Drop Stitch”
Author Archives: Shelah
Wholesale/Bulk Orders Now Available
Welcome May! Celebrating my birthday month, we are so thrilled to announce that we are now accepting wholesale or bulk orders for our Alaska handmade items. We are starting it off with three of our popular and best selling items and will be adding more to our catalog this summer. Left: Fireweed Chunky Hats availableContinue reading “Wholesale/Bulk Orders Now Available”
Jasmine Crochet Scarf
The Jasmine Crochet Stitch was unexpectedly easier than I thought it would be. I tend to work more on the tighter side when it comes to knitting and crochet and I like my stitches snug. However, this stitch’s very rhythmic flow is very natural and relaxing. The Jasmine Crochet Scarf was actually an unplanned project.Continue reading “Jasmine Crochet Scarf”
Jasmine Crochet Stitch
The Jasmine Crochet Stitch is a floral stitch that resembles a star. The stitch is created using elongated stitches similar to the puff stitch. It might be tricky at first to master the Jasmine crochet stitch but it gets easier with practice. The key is to avoid pulling on your stitches too tightly. The JasmineContinue reading “Jasmine Crochet Stitch”
Alaska Ridges Beanie
Knitting Pattern There is some exciting news that I wanted to share with you. The Alaska Ridges Beanie goes live today! This is my first published pattern and I cannot believe it is actually here.. I am hopeful that this is the beginning of many more designs that I can share with all of you.Continue reading “Alaska Ridges Beanie”
A Surprise Project
Today, I am working on a surprise project using the Daisy Granny Squares. Yep, I am still gnawing away on the granny square project ideas. You can find a free crochet pattern on how to make these quick and lovely squares here. For this project, I am using my left over yarn from the initialContinue reading “A Surprise Project”
Daisy Square Door Hanger
A Photo Tutorial The last couple of weeks, I have been crocheting away granny squares. I cannot wait for spring that I am having my own spring mantra to cheer on the sun to melt all the snow outside. Have you seen my post on the Daisy Granny Squares Free Crochet Pattern? This pattern usesContinue reading “Daisy Square Door Hanger”
Daisy Granny Squares
A Video Tutorial Happy Easter everyone! I would like to celebrate today by sharing with you this beautiful pattern. Are these daisy granny squares darling or what? I just could not stop making them and I am constantly thinking of spring projects where I can incorporate these lovelies. They are very versatile and there areContinue reading “Daisy Granny Squares”
Spring Crochet Bandanas
A Free Crochet Pattern What do you look forward to when you think of spring? Are you excited for warmer temperatures or spending more time outside? I am most excited about the longer days and the glorious sunshine. The Spring Crochet Bandana is a triangular shaped, very lightweight and trendy, yet functional headwear. It willContinue reading “Spring Crochet Bandanas”
Fireweed Crochet Pouch
This past week was spring break and when I started on this project a few days ago, spring was in the air. Well, not anymore. That next morning, we woke up to 16 inches of fresh snow. However, I say we can choose the vibes to project so I decided to write up this patternContinue reading “Fireweed Crochet Pouch”
Coffee, Cocoa and Tea Beanies
Once in a while, I browse patterns on Etsy and honestly, I have found some really good ones that have been my favorites for years. Last week, I had my hands on a knitting pattern bundle by @ladyjaycrochet. It is for three lovely beanies with texts coffee, cocoa and tea wrapped around. I spent myContinue reading “Coffee, Cocoa and Tea Beanies”
Pattern Testers Needed
Hello everyone! I am so excited to announce that the Alaska Ridges Beanie is finally ready for testing! This is going to be my first published pattern. This is an adult size beanie and I used Malabrigo Worsted in Frost Gray but you are free to choose any worsted weight yarn of your choice. YardageContinue reading “Pattern Testers Needed”
