This vest is part of a set that was originally called Cabled Cousins – the same garment concept with two different sensibilities. I love the idea that a design can be modified to be just the way you want it! Here is the other version: Trendy Cabled Cardi My favorite part of both of…
When I had the opportunity to design this cardigan I couldn’t help but go all OUT on the texture. From the ruffled collar to the cabled bodice, this sweater is so snuggly! Working with worsted weight yarn for a garment can be tricky. It can get heavy, or bulky, or dare I say…
Designing purses has always been a passion of mine! There is something about using yarn and crochet to create the architecture necessary for the project to function as a purse! The Berry Sweet Clutch is a result of experimenting with that functionality and incorporating as much texture as possible – yet at the same…
I’m very keen on the idea of combining crochet with fabric – they just seem to go so well together! For this peasant top I crocheted together simple rectangles and I’m so pleased with the results! What’s really great is that there are SO MANY different fabrics out there available which makes customizing this…
Having chicken stock on hand for cooking is an essential. Store-bought stock is okay and I have totally used it from time to time, but even the low sodium versions of it are really high in salt. So that’s why I gather together the ingredients for my own stock, usually in a zippy bag…
Sonder ©2017 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Skill Level Easy Finished Measurements 55″ wide x 27.5″ tall Materials Be So Sporty Yarn from Kristin Omdahl (100% bamboo sportweight – 325 yds – 297 m – 4 oz – 113 g) • 1 ball Sun Kissed Yellow • 1 ball Parisian Bordeaux More info on…
Here are some of my fave crochet patterns that I’ve collected for you around the Internet Machine for Valentine’s Day! Click on the name of the pattern to get it! PS: all these were free patterns at the time this roundup was compiled. Please forgive me if a designer has decided to change that status…
Believe it or not, this is a BEGINNER level project. If you can chain, single crochet, and double crochet, you’ll be able to make this cute cowl that looks like cables! Faux Cable Cowl ©2017 Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude® Skill Level Beginner Finished Measurements Approx 24” around, but this can be…
I’m having so much fun creating phone backgrounds for myself with my artwork, I thought maybe you’d like to have them too. Here is the latest one that I’ve created with some of my drawings – please enjoy it as my free gift to you. Click below see how to download yours now! Simply…
I pulled together a gallery of the things that y’all have said are your faves over the last year! Thank you to all of you that have been so nice and supportive of The Crochet Dude! Y’all have made my year amazing!!! Here’s to a fantastic 2017! xoxo ~drew~ aka The Crochet Dude All…
