Ripple or chevron stitch patterns, those lovely zig-zagging waves are among the most classic crochet stitches. But this is a special kind of ripple! When making Marie-Galante you will learn how to work ripple stitch on the bias! Just make sure to take a good look at the chart or written instructions at the beginning […]
Mittemellan – crochet infinity scarf
Mittemellan … the Swedish word for “in between”. This infinity scarf was designed precisely for these in-between moments, between summer and autumn, when the mornings are chilly but wool is too warm. Crocheted in cotton and worn in one or two loops around your neck, Mittemellan is exactly what you need for those chilly mornings […]
Cotton denim, a special yarn
My cotton denim yarn is slightly mottled by a touch of white running through the main colour. The effect is very similar to a denim fabric, it’s like jeans in a ball of yarn. The cotton denim range currently includes four colours: chambray, regular, raw and the latest addition, black jeans. The cotton denim yarn […]
On the Beach – crochet a summer shawl!
Come and join me On the Beach! The pattern for this semi-circular shawl is now available in both English and Spanish. Let’s hang out together on the beach, crocheting shells, pebbles and waves under the beach umbrella. Delve into the various stitch patterns that will keep you entertained all summer long. The stitch patterns are […]
The Maya cowl – a fun and quick project!
Interested in inlay mosaic crochet – but perhaps not wanting to make a blanket to try out the technique? The Maya cowl works up quickly – and if you want to make the pleasure last longer and your cowl to be higher, just repeat the stripes and the mosaic panel once or twice more! I […]
Ease into mosaic crochet with Maya
Please welcome the Maya cowl! The pattern is available both in English and in Spanish. This cowl is worked in the easy technique known as inlay mosaic crochet. This is mosaic crochet worked in two-row stripes, carrying up the yarn along the selvedge, yielding only a few ends to weave in. The pattern is achieved […]
Circaetus – the shape
The pattern for the Circaetus shawl is now also available in Spanish! It’s the perfect time for me to discuss this pattern in detail. Today I want to share my ideas behind the shape chosen for Circaetus. The triangle is a classic when it comes to shawl shapes. It’s easy to crochet a square, and […]
Circaetus – the stitch patterns
The pattern for the Circaetus shawl is now also available in Spanish! It’s the perfect time for me to discuss this pattern in detail. Today I invite you to explore the stitch patterns I chose for Circaetus. After having fallen in love with the yarn Balayage (see my article about the yarn, published yesterday), I […]
Circaetus – the yarn
The pattern for the Circaetus shawl is now also available in Spanish! On the occasion of my participation in the Love Yarn Madrid show, I am publishing the spanish version of my Circaetus shawl. It’s the perfect time for me to discuss this pattern in detail. Today I invite you to discover the yarn Balayage, […]
North Cape – a knitted shawl
Yes, I crochet a lot. But I knit a bit, too! And the latest of my knitting endeavours is this easy knitted shawl: North Cape. Shaped as an elongated triangle, this shawl mixes relaxing garter stitch with easy lace. Alternating stitch patterns and adding a pop of colour makes sure that the relaxing knit never […]