Linen Stitch Mobius Cowl
Crochet Pattern
Intermediate Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot
This fashionable cowl works up quickly with just 1 ball of Willow Yarns Dappled. It is crocheted using the linen stitch in the round with a mobius join; this puts the starting chain through the center of the cowl, and makes each round add stitches to both the top and the bottom of the cowl. It is fun to make, and the stitch and yarn work wonderfully together to create beautiful texture and color changes. The cowl also works up quickly because it is made holding 2 strands of yarn together as one, so the gauge is a bit larger.
This week’s round up features Andee Graves of Two Hands Healing and Creative Arts. If you have been following my blog over the last few years, you have read about Andee befor. Andee was my CGOA mentor until a few weeks ago when my CGOA status was switched to Professional. Even though she is no longer my official mentor, I know she will always be there for me, just as her mentor is still there for her. I can’t imagine where I would be without her to push me, give me advice, and knock some sense into me when I needed it most.
Andee has 100 patterns listed on Ravelry at the time that I am writing this. Most of her patterns are published by yarn companies, magazines and other sources, but there are several that Andee sells on Ravelry, along with many that are free on her blog and from some other source (such as Red Heart).
Andee has been generous enough to provide a 10% off coupon for all her Ravelry sale patterns. This is a one time use per customer code, so make sure to toss everything you want in your cart before using it. The code is
JAH0729
and it will be valid July 29 – August 15th.
Now would you like to see some of Andee’s patterns?
Here are the names and links of each pattern seen above, along with a little something Andee has to say about them.
The second necklace in the Twisted and Twirled Crochet necklace series is made using the linen stitch. It has 4 full twists in it, which spins the half and half coloring in a fun effect. Choose your favorite team colors and use this necklace to show your team spirit! This sporty necklace can be worked up in no time with less than 50 yards of sport weight yarn.
Lucy Chevron Cowl or Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
Intermediate Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot
This light and lacy chevron cowl or scarf is perfect for your fall wardrobe. The beautiful drape of the Crystal Palace Panda Silk yarn is just what this stitch pattern needs. One ball will make a cowl, or get 3 balls for a scarf. Plus, this yarn is machine washable!! This pattern includes written directions and a chart. So get yourself ready for the cooler weather with this beautiful cowl or scarf.
I recently met an amazing woman and wonderful designer: Lindsey Stephens of Poetry In Yarn. She is super fun, and her designs are delightful! She has both crochet and knit patterns, many for sale, and some free as well.
I made the flower from her Flower Necklace pattern. I made it a bit bigger and with a looser gauge than in the pattern because I want to hand stitch it onto a piece of felt and attach it to a headband for one of my daughters. It will be adorable! The pattern was very well written and easy to follow.
Here is a little of what Lindsey has to say about herself:
“Lindsey Stephens is a crochet designer and Professional Member of the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) as well as a member of The National Needlearts Association (TNNA). She has had her designs published in a national magazine as well as by yarn companies, and has taught needle arts and crafting classes in a variety of venues. Lindsey learned to crochet while on a three day road trip when her family relocated from her home state of Texas to Connecticut. When she first arrived in Connecticut, Lindsey owned 2 skeins of yarn. She has been steadily adding to her stash ever since.
Poetry in Yarn is the result of Lindsey’s love of expression and experimentation in fiber arts and her desire to share her discoveries with others.”
Here are a selection of her patterns, both knit and crochet, some free and some for sale. Below are the names and links of each pattern, along with a little something that the designer has to say about them.
Hello friends! I feel like we haven’t chatted in a long time. I’ve posted patterns and product reviews and round ups and such, but no chatting. Things have been very busy for me lately. We left on June 30th to go visit my parents in Sicily, and we just got back late on July 15th. It was a lot of fun, but I got rather behind in my schedule. So I have been working hard to catch up. The rest … Read more
Knotty
Twisted and Twirled Knit Necklace #1
Knit Pattern
Easy Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot
The first necklace in the Twisted and Twirled Knit necklace series is made with a simple garter stitch in the round, this means knit and purl stitches. It has 3 twists in it, and lots of fun hanging ends. This playful necklace can be worked up quite quickly with less than 30 yards of fingering weight yarn. It can be made with or without a knot at the end for a fun little detail.
The yarn used in this sample was donated by Miss Babs for the Marly Bird Designer Dinner at the summer 2015 TNNA Needlearts Trade Show.
This week I am pleased to feature a wonderful designer who is also a great friend: Celina Lane of Simply Collectible! Celina is quite versatile in her creations. She has some fun and adorable amigurumi patterns, many lovely wraps and accessories, and a variety of other crochet goodies. Celina loves to show off what YOU make with her patterns, so she has a “you made this” feature where you can share pictures of finished items you have made using simply Collectible patterns. You can learn a little more about Celina here.
OK, you can tell him, I’m pretty sure he won’t be jealous of a set of interchangeable knitting needles.
I hope…
When I attended the TNNA Summer 2015 Needlearts Trade Show last month, I had the pleasure of meeting Steve Butler, the national sales manager for Clover Needlecraft, Inc. We talked a bit, and he asked if I would review some of their new products, including their new bamboo interchangeable Takumi knitting needles. I agreed.
Now, I love to do reviews, but they also cause me a fair amount of stress. I feel an obligation to be honest to my readers. Not only is it in my nature, but it’s the ethical way to be. When I have to review an item, I always hope it will be great. I hate having to find tactful ways of pointing out flaws. And when the item is something as big as a new set of interchangeable knitting needles? Oh, my, do I worry!!
Worrying was awfully silly. These things are AMAZING!!! I have tried several kinds of interchangeable needles in the past. I already owned a full set of one brand, and bits and pieces of a few other brands; so I have an idea of what makes them good and bad. Let’s look at the various parts, and common worries.
First, the needles themselves. They are Takumi bamboo needles, if you have tried the brand before,
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