Okay, Kari is finally back from vacation, so I can reveal my latest project: a new addition to the AmiDogs series: meet my Boston Terrier (click images to see full-sized versions): Thanks Kari for the idea – I hope you’re pleased with the result! As always, you can sign up for my mailing list if […]
With the first chill in the air, I thought it would be fun to make a scarf for autumn. I based this on the One Skein Scarf, with a few modifications so mine is just 60″ long by 2.25″ wide (and only took about half a skein of Red Heart Soft Touch). It was so […]
No, I haven’t posted for a while. I have been crafting, but everything I’m working on is a commission or a submission and so I can’t show you anything for a while yet. Here’s a teaser of my latest finished work: More on that in a couple of weeks… Working with the black yarn proved […]
Look who I found in my garden today… These two are heading off to the US for a trade with Jen. And a quick reminder for anyone who wants to crochet their own guinea pigs, you can pick up the Fuzzy Guinea Pig pattern from my store.
I have a partial victory! Although I have no control over how many hundreds or thousands of people have already downloaded my patterns without paying, I have contacted the websites where my stolen work had been uploaded, and, in both cases, the pattern has now been removed. Yay! Of course, I have no idea how […]
To the person who has been stealing my crochet patterns and posting them online: I am not a large corporation who can easily absorb a little petty theft. I am not making millions from my patterns. I work hard to produce quality patterns for the enjoyment of the crafting community and I charge a small […]
The question I get asked most often is how to make a magic ring to begin an amigurumi. What is this ‘Magic Ring’, anyway? A magic ring is a way to begin crocheting in the round by crocheting over an adjustable loop and then pulling the loop tight. The advantage of the magic ring method […]
I’m pleased to announce that I am Co-Editor of the new Crochet Along group blog. The first crochetalong theme is amigurumi, so if you’re interested in crochet or amigurumi, why not head over there to find resources on how to get started and a great list of free patterns you can try! To whet your […]
