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Lightweight Crochet Sweater – The Sylvan Sweater

Lightweight Crochet Sweater – The Sylvan Sweater

  • September 16, 2024
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The Sylvan Sweater is a lightweight beginner-friendly crochet sweater perfect for transitioning between seasons! With luxurious medium-weight yarn, open stitches,...
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Crochet Lightweight Top – The Kismet Top

Crochet Lightweight Top – The Kismet Top

  • August 19, 2024
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The Kismet Top is a lightweight crochet top featuring a distinctive chevron design, unique construction, and stunning hand-dyed sportweight yarn...
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Crochet Triangle Shawl – The Peachy Keen Shawl

Crochet Triangle Shawl – The Peachy Keen Shawl

  • July 10, 2024
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Introducing the Peachy Keen Shawl, a lightweight crochet triangle shawl featuring textured puff stitches and a stunning summer-inspired color fade!...
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Adding A Fabric Lining to your Crochet Bag

Adding A Fabric Lining to your Crochet Bag

  • June 13, 2024
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One of the best ways to add stability and function to a homemade bag is to add fabric lining! This...
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Easy Crochet Tote – The Marina Tote

Easy Crochet Tote – The Marina Tote

  • June 13, 2024
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Looking for a fun summer project? The Marina Tote is a beginner-friendly crochet tote bag with fun wavy stripes for...
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Lightweight Crochet Cardigan – The Overlook Cardigan

Lightweight Crochet Cardigan – The Overlook Cardigan

  • April 30, 2024
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The Overlook Cardigan is a lightweight crochet cardigan using basic stitches and simple construction and is designed for layering in...
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Sep 12

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🧙🏻‍♀️✨🔮 Practical Magic 2 is in theaters now and I’ve had so much fun with my mystery box from @sewrellayarn!  Now that all the boxes have been opened, I can see the full palette and it’s absolutely stunning!  I also got a full mystery skein with my box and it coordinates perfectly with this fall palette. 

I decided to make a granny square lap throw with these and I’ve had the best time working these up.  I’ve never made squares with fingering weight yarn and they are so lightweight and dainty.  While I’m waiting on my yarn order to come in for my next designs, this will be a fun “just for me” project to work on to get me in the fall mood. 🎃🍂🍁🕯️

Who’s going to see the movie this weekend??

#alwayscrocheting #crochetmagic #fallcrochet #fallmood #crochetersgonnacrochet
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Sep 9

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🚨 New crochet pattern alert! 🚨  The Seashell Fade Wrap is live on the website and in my shops!  We may be in the -ber months, but summer is still very much in effect here and this is a perfect “goodbye to summer” design. 🌞 

I am so happy with the finished wrap, it blocked up so beautifully and really showcases that gorgeous dreamy beach-inspired palette.  The yarn fairies at @sewrellayarn really outdid themselves putting these colors together for my Oopsie order! 🫶🏻

The ripple stitch is so easy and satisfying to crochet, this was such a fun project!  The links to the free crochet pattern and to my pattern shops are in my bio.  Happy crocheting!! 

#crochetwrap #freecrochetpattern #newcrochetpattern #crochetallthethings #crochetingaddict
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Sep 6

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I finished my wrap!  This has been a fun project to work on, the color combo and ripple stitches are beautiful. But it’s stunning after I blocked it! 🥹 

I’m working on the tutorial photos and all the admin stuff now and I hope to have the pattern on the website in the next few days. 👏🏻👏🏻 My heart is already in Autumn but it’s still very much summer outside, so one more summer project seems appropriate! 

Yarn is Nylon Sock Oopsies from @sewrellayarn 

#crochetwrap #summercrochet #alwayscrocheting #crochetloversofinstagram #sharethecrochetlove
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Aug 14

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I’m at the halfway point for this wrap and I love the way this is working up!  I have really come to enjoy crocheting with fingering weight yarn, it’s a bit of a slower process but so satisfying. 

The texture of this ripple stitch is gorgeous on both sides.  This is going to be so pretty once it’s blocked! 

#alwayscrocheting #crochetwip #crochetersgonnacrochet #crochetwrap #crochetismyhappyplace
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Aug 1

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Progress on my wrap!  This is so satisfying to work on, I love a project with color changes.  And I am in love with this stitch combo and color palette!! I would never have put all five of these colors together but they play really well together.  I’ll repeat this color block until I get the length I want or until I run out of yarn. 🥰

Happy weekend crocheting!! 

#crochetwrap #weekendcrochet #crochetandchill #crochetingismytherapy #crochetersgonnacrochet
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Jul 30

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Lately my creativity has been blah so I’m excited for this new summer wrap project! 🙌🏻 I’m just a few rows in but I’m loving the look of this so far.  It took several days of trial and error to work out the details for this gentle ripple.  The math wasn’t mathing and I had to redo it several times to make sure the stitches lined up correctly and symmetrically for all the rows. 

But the real star here is this color palette!  These are sock weight skeins from one of @sewrellayarn recent Oopsie sales.  I think I put something like “soft beach vibes in pinks and peaches” in the suggestion box and I was not prepared for what they sent me. 😍😍 This is the beach vibe I didn’t know I needed!! I might have to add a fifth color to get the length I want but I can’t wait to see how this is going to progress. 🥰

#summerwrap #summercrochet #newcrochetproject #whatsonyourhook #sewrellayarn
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Jul 14

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🌞 The Breezy Days Cardigan!! 🌞 She has a name and the pattern is now available! 

There are a lot of details to love with this design.  The open stitch combo, the short sleeves, the ribbed hemline, the relaxed fit.  It’s an easy crochet project that features a delicious lightweight cotton blend yarn, which is crucial for summer crocheting.  I am a sucker for ribbing on cardigans and sweaters but honestly I love these little short sleeves the most. 

I wore this exact outfit to my nieces theater camp performance this past weekend, and I felt so cute!  This was a fun project to make, check out all the details on the blog along with the free crochet pattern and the ad-free PDF version is in my shops.  Stay cool, guys! 😎

Yarn is Cottino by @lionbrandyarn in Sedona 

#freecrochetpattern #crochetcardigan #summercrochet #summercardigan #lionbrandyarn
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Jul 11

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I finally have finished cardigan photos, fresh off the camera this morning in 88% humidity! 🫠 The weather hasn’t cooperated with me this past week, it was either too cloudy or too humid or just storming. Gotta love summer weather patterns! 

I’ve done a terrible job hyping up this cardigan pattern, but I really love this one!  It’s meant to be slouchy and relaxed with a positive ease in the measurements, and it’s easy to size up or down depending on how you want it to fit.  I’m wearing the large here but probably could have made an XL for a little more room.  I love the shorter length too! 

And I’ll say it again - I love Cottino by @lionbrandyarn!! It’s perfect for lightweight summer garments and the stitch definition here is great. 

The cardigan pattern release is coming in the next few days, I’m hoping for Monday!  Still don’t have a name. 🤷🏻‍♀️

#summercardigan #crochetsummer #crochetallthethings #crochetcardigan #crocheterslife
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Jul 3

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I haven’t posted in what seems like forever (I have had no energy for socials lately except to mindlessly scroll🤦🏻‍♀️) but I wanted to share that this summer cardigan is almost finished!  The main body is done and seamed, the ribbing is attached and I’ve tried it on 14 times to make sure I like the fit. 🙌🏻

Last will be sleeves which I’m hoping to get done this weekend.  Because of course I am finishing up a wearable that will require outside photos just in time for a heat wave.  Absolutely crushing it with my timing. 🤣

Summer cardigan that needs a name 👉🏻 pattern coming soon!
Yarn 👉🏻 Cottino by @lionbrandyarn 

#crochetwip #alwayscrocheting #summercardigan #crochetsummer #crochetersgonnacrochet
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Jun 4

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Obviously, I’m obsessed with Cottino.  I ordered this yarn before I was even finished with the Daisy Chain Sweater. 😂 I love working with it so much, and this color is perfect for summer. 

I’m working on a boxy oversized cardigan that will have short sleeves and an open mesh stitch combo.  I might add ribbing to the hemline and the open collar, I want to see how it fits once all the panels are done. 

@lionbrandyarn Cottino in Sedona

#crochetwip #alwayscrocheting #newcrochetproject #lionbrandyarn #crochetloversofinstagram
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May 23

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New crochet pattern alert - The Boho Squares Table Runner is available now!! I’m so happy to be releasing this today, I thought I’d have to wait until Monday or Tuesday but all the stars aligned!  I love this table runner so much, it matches my boho-inspired vision perfectly.  I don’t have a dining room table at my house, but I need to find a way to display it because it’s just so pretty. 

This pattern is beginner friendly but challenging enough to keep the interest of an experienced crocheter with its combo of squares and long rows.  Cotton Hemp by @lionbrandyarn was the perfect choice for this design, and it comes in beautiful colors for customizing to your style. 

The pattern is available on my website and in my pattern stores, check out the links in my bio!  Happy weekend crocheting!!

#newcrochetpattern #freecrochetpattern #crochettablerunner #crochethome #crochetsquares
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May 22

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💚 The Boho Squares Table Runner is making her debut this weekend! 💚

I have had so much fun working on this (except for seaming the squares together, you all know how I feel about this) and I absolutely love the finished runner!  It looks lovely on my mom’s table. 

The pattern will be available VERY soon, check back for the official release!
Yarn is Cotton Hemp by @lionbrandyarn 

#crochetersgonnacrochet #crochettablerunner #homecrochet #crochetdecor #crochetsquares
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May 19

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💚 Finding a place for that pop of green! 💚 Adding these long rows to offset the squares really brings this project together, and I love the way it looks!  I wasn’t entirely sure I would even add the green, because I do like the monochromatic cream and black, but I think it’s perfect here. 

I finished this table runner over the weekend and added fringe to the ends (using that green again), I can’t wait to show it to you!  The pattern will be available soon! 

#crochetwip #crochettablerunner #crochetdecor #crochethome #alwayscrocheting
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May 11

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Squares are done and seamed together! 👏🏻👏🏻 I love making squares and I love projects that feature squares . . . but I really hate seaming them together.  I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before. 😂

As of this post, I’m a few rows in on the long sides of this table runner and I’m liking the way it’s working up. It’s moving pretty fast now, it’s possible I could get finished photos this weekend. 🤞🏻 Stay tuned! 

Yarn is Cotton Hemp by @lionbrandyarn 

#crochetwip #crochetersgonnacrochet #crochettablerunner #crochettabledecor #alwayscrocheting
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Apr 27

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I have a finalized design for my squares (finally)! I worked on these all weekend, I did so many versions with different stitch combos and switching out colors. 🫠 Making squares from scratch is hard!  Well, crocheting them is easy and fun - writing down what I did so that I can explain it later is another story. 

It’s just a start but I can see where it’s going now.  These squares will be the middle part of a table runner!! 😍

Yarn is Cotton Hemp by @lionbrandyarn 

#newcrochetproject #crochetsquares #lionbrandyarn #crochetallthetime #crochetingmakesmehappy
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Apr 22

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It’s only Wednesday and this week has felt like the longest month but I’ve tried to use my downtime wisely.  I’ve been playing with stitches and here’s what I’ve made so far.  The cream square I did first and it’s kinda wonky.  The green one looks a little cleaner. 

I’m starting to get a feel for how my squares are going to look and the direction I’m going in.  This part of the design process, the trial and error, can be tedious but I love when it all clicks together! 

#crochetwip #wipwednesday #newcrochetproject #onmyhook #crochetalldayeveryday
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Apr 20

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🌼 The Daisy Chain Sweater 🌼 pattern is live on my website and in my pattern shops!! I’m so excited to release this design, it’s been awhile since I’ve done a pullover and it turned out so lovely.  And I highly recommend using Cottino by @lionbrandyarn for this project or any project where you want a lightweight cotton blend yarn!  It was such a dream to work with, I will be using it again. 

All the details of the design and the free crochet pattern are on my website, you can find that link in my bio as well as links to my Etsy and Ravelry shops.  Happy crocheting friends!! 

#crochetpatterns #freecrochetpattern #crochetsweater #springsweaters #lionbrandyarn
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Apr 19

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🌼 Start to finish, the Daisy Chain Sweater (full reveal at the end)! I am so bad about doing videos of my progress when I’m really focused on a project.  I get lots of photos, I just don’t think to get video too.  Of course the written pattern has loads of detailed tutorial photos, you can always count on that. 😉

There are lots of things I love about this sweater - the ribbing at the hem (my all-time favorite way to start a garment panel), the textured stitches, the detail at the neckline, the poofy sleeves, the drape, the fit . . . This is already one of my favorite sweaters. 

The pattern will be available tomorrow April 19th on my website as a free crochet pattern and in my pattern shops!! 

#crochetsweater #alwayscrocheting #crochetersgonnacrochet #sharethecrochetlove #crochetforspring
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Apr 13

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🌼 Here’s a first look at my finished sweater! 🌼

All the pieces came together at the end, after much trial and error and taking apart and starting over.  I had doubts about those sleeves the whole time.  After I seamed them on, I didn’t like the way they looked even though I planned on adding decrease rows to cinch in the cuffs. I thought I had made a critical error and was going to have to pull them apart and do them over YET AGAIN.  But after the cuff details were added, they look exactly the way I wanted them too! 👏🏻👏🏻

Y’all, I freaking love this sweater!  It’s textured but lightweight, with beautiful details like a wide neckline and poofy sleeves. Perfect for spring!  And I love this Cottino yarn by @lionbrandyarn so much I’ve already ordered more for another project this summer. 😍 

The Daisy Chain Sweater pattern will be available this week, check back for more details! 

#crochetsweater #springcrochet #springsweater #slowfashion #lionbrandyarn
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Apr 2

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I have had no energy for social media lately, so it’s been forever since I’ve shared what I’m working on. 🤗 I’ve been working on this sweater every evening for the last two weeks and it’s getting close to being finished!  Both panels are done, I redid the top part at least three times before I nailed it down. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I did a quick try on before pinning and seaming and I love the way it fits!  The drape from this DK weight Cottino yarn from @lionbrandyarn is perfect, no notes. 

I’m working on the sleeves this weekend so there’s a chance it might get totally finished?? 🤞🏻 I’m grateful for a slow three day weekend after the chaos of last few weeks. 

#crochetwip #alwayscrocheting #crochetersgonnacrochet #sharethecrochetlove #humansthatyarn
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