Royal Triangle Shawl

When I crocheted the Lodge Pillow last fall I was saying how much I liked the yarn. So the next time I was at Michael's, I purchased some more of that same yarn in the same dye lot to match my leftover yarn. I didn't really have any plans for it though, so it sat in my stash for awhile. Until recently, that is, when I made this shawl with it.

10 for Tuesday: Crochet Shawl Patterns

Springtime is coming soon, or if you live in California like me, it's already here. One of my favorite accessories for spring is a light and airy shawl. It is breathable, but still keep me protecting against minor chills (or the freezer section at the grocery store). I've round up 10 pretty shawl patterns that are perfect for spring.

Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial

I'm finally going to share with you a Christmas present I made that was a sewing project. (I had to give my wrists a break after all that crocheting!). I had purchased a couple yards of rayon challis from Fabric.com in few different prints. I just love this fabric. It feels very nice and drapes well. Two yards is enough to make two scarves, so you can make one for yourself and a friend. This scarf is perfect for an extra light layer in the springtime. I made them for Christmas, but in California the seasons can get a bit blurred.

This sewing project is super simple. It's ideal for beginners because it's very forgiving if your seams aren't prefect. I added a twist to the scarves before sewing to help with the drape, making this a Mobius Scarf. [It gets that name from the Möbius strip in mathematics]. I promise it's easier to do than it was to explain how I did it! Let's get to the tutorial...

Crochet Pattern Review: Three-Round Lace Scarf

I have definitely been busy crocheting lately. My newest project is the Three-Round Lace Scarf that can be found in the book Crochet One-Skein Wonders. For this project, I used an 6.0mm 'J' crochet hook and Vanna's Choice Yarn in Linen.

Crochet Pattern Review: Cloudburst Shawl

As you can probably tell, I'm on a bit of a crocheting kick right now. Last week, I showed you my finished crochet peaked hat, and I was excited to keep making things to wear for fall. Or rather, when the weather finally cools down here. California didn't get the memo that it is now fall and the temperatures have been in the 90s all week.

For my next project, I wanted to make the CloudBurst Shawl. I loved the fringe and how it looked worn bandanna style. I've had my eye on the pattern for awhile. In fact, I attempted it last year, but got confused and frustrated so I frogged it and gave up. Most reviewers said it was a quick and easy project, but I definitely got confused in the first couple rows.

Time makes you forgot a lot of frustrations and failures, however, so I decided to try it again. The pattern is both written and charted, which definitely helped me figure it out this time (not without starting over a couple times before I got the hang the pattern). It may be just me, though. Luckily I figured it out this time.

10 for Tuesday: Fall Crochet Patterns

Today marks the first day of fall. This is my favorite season, when the leaves start turning pretty shades of red, orange & yellow, the weather gets cooler, and the holiday season is approaching. This also means it's almost time for the boots, coats, scarves and hats. Fall is also my favorite season for crochet projects. Nothing's cozier than slipping into a handmade beanie or scarf on a cold day. So, to celebrate the start of autumn, I've rounded up 10 wearable crochet projects perfect for the cooler months. So here are 10 completely free patterns for hats, scarves, wraps, and gloves that I found on Ravelry.com, my favorite website for finding crochet patterns.