The challenge with crochet often is the drape of the fabric. If you use stitches that are too tight or too bulky you get a stiff uncomfortable fabric that “wears you” instead of the other way around. With this design I started with some pretty granny squares along the hemline, then to ensure…
Granny squares are often overlooked when it comes to garments because they can evoke a very specific design sensibility. But I think they are a pretty amazing design element when incorporated properly. When I designed the Kent Vest I imagined that the crocheter could add or subtract as many rows of the…
I’m so please to feature the amazing crochet designer Kirsten Holloway! If you know anything about me I am CRAZY about crochet texture, and Kirsten has really done a great job incorporating texture into her designs. I’ve featured six of my fave’s from Kirsten below, just click on the name to get the…
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…
Anyone that knows my work knows that I am CRAZY about crochet texture!! I love it, and I incorporate it into my designs as much as possible. You can’t get much more texture then with these warm and FUZZY slippers! It was so much fun demonstrating how to make these on Knit & Crochet…
After Christmas and before New Year’s Eve my mom would take the hambone from Christmas dinner and cook up a big pot of split pea soup. Wow, it really is one of my favorite food memories. Here is my version that uses bacon instead of a hambone for flavor which I find to be much…
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…
Each year I pick a theme for wrapping my gifts. There are several reasons, one of which is that it’s just more fun this way! I enjoy trying to figure out a theme, collecting the elements needed, and pulling it all together. Another reason is that when you stick with one theme then you…
Quick Crochet For The Home by Tamara Kelly If you’ve ever visited Tamara’s blog then you know her design sensibility is impeccable. When I heard her first book was coming out I was very eager to get my hands on a copy, and boy howdy I was NOT disappointed. I love how she goes room…
