Anastacia Zittel

eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads

eBook : 7 patterns

A collection of 12” crochet squares.

eBook : 10 patterns

An on-going CAL to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s and Dementia disease.

eBook : 3 patterns

This is a collection of basic clothes for your American Girl, Gotz, or other 18” doll.

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Crochet: Afghan block
This square was originally part of a VERY fun crochet along - the Country Willows / Crochet Memories sampler lapghan cal. Here’s the info.
Crochet: Throw
October Skies Afghan (so named because I’m inspired by the beautiful skies this October morning!) is a bias, crocheted afghan, designed to be a stash buster. You can make any square or rectangle item with this pattern - take a look at what my testers achieved using my pattern, from dishcloths, scarves, to full sized afghans. You are definitely ...
Crochet: Throw
This previously was the 2015 Alzheimer’s Afghan CAL. It was an 8 part afghan cal, with the first part (introduction / notes / materials list only).
Crochet: Afghan block
The July Memory Square is a simple, beginner friendly crochet square, similar to the traditional granny square. It’s another in my series of 12” square patterns, in memory of my grandmother, who loved to crochet ripples and granny square afghans.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is an easy, textured, beginner friendly triangle shaped shawl, started from the top. It features a very easy pattern repeat, which means that the shawl can be made any size, using any yarn, needles, and gauge. Because of the texture, it is also a great unisex design.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These beautiful, lace, toe up socks can be made with any sock weight yarn - I used Knit Picks Essential Multi, a fingering weight, wool and nylon yarn, and size 1 double pointed needles.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Grandpa Allan’s Hat is an easy hat, knit in the round from the bottom up, using circular needles and double pointed needles, and matches my Grandpa Allan’s Cowl pattern. It is suitable for advanced beginners and is rated easy.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Ribby Plain Vanilla Socks is my version of every day, plain vanilla socks, written for the toe up sock knitter.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Jupiter Storm Socks is the next in my series of socks designed during one storm or another. In my area, we lose power every time it rains hard, so I sit and doodle and draft out a pair of socks, and when the power comes back on, the pattern gets written up and knitted!
Knitting: Cowl
Named after my grandfather, this is a simple knit and purl pattern, made in the round, that comes in two sizes.
Crochet: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Running Railroads Wrap pattern is a bottom up wrap design. There are two different styles: a more traditional, triangle shaped wrap, or a long, skinny, scarf style. Both styles are started at the bottom, and each row is increased - the difference in increase rates makes the difference in the two styles. Either style can be made any size, using ...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful crescent shaped wrap / shawlette, that is started from the top down. It is written for two sizes:
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Running Railroads Hat is a slouchy, oversized, quick and easy hat, that comes in three sizes. Don’t like the crazy slouchy look? Just work the hat one size smaller. Simple stitches means it’s easy to customize just how much “slouch” you want!
Crochet: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
This is a simple little top, sized to fit your little one’s 18” doll such as American Girl Dolls. My doll seen here was a generic 18” doll, found in a catalog, and has the same proportions as the AGD (and seems to be a perfect match for the doll sold at Michael’s).
Crochet: Afghan block
Every year, I make an afghan using granny squares and ripples (my grandmother’s two favorite afghans), and my mom & I sell raffle tickets to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research.
Crochet: Afghan block
Every year, I make an afghan using granny squares and ripples (my grandmother’s two favorite afghans), and my mom & I sell raffle tickets to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research.
Crochet: Afghan block
Every year, I make an afghan using granny squares and ripples (my grandmother’s two favorite afghans), and my mom & I sell raffle tickets to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research.
Crochet: Afghan block
Every year, I make an afghan using granny squares and ripples (my grandmother’s two favorite afghans), and my mom & I sell raffle tickets to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Triple Scoop Shawl is an easy, top down knitted shawl, made with three triangles. The resulting shape is more like a three-quartered square, than a triangle shape, which means this shawl will sit on your shoulders and stay put! You can use any yarn, any gauge, and make the shawl any size.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Envision This is a sideways, beginner friendly, crochet shawl, primarily made with double crochet.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Charming Shawls on a Spring Day was designed, surprisingly enough, while dreaming of spring as I watched the snow fall in late winter, a winter that felt like it would never end.
Crochet: Afghan block
Every year, I make an afghan using granny squares and ripples (my grandmother’s two favorite afghans), and my mom & I sell raffle tickets to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research.
Crochet: Afghan block
Every year, I make an afghan using granny squares and ripples (my grandmother’s two favorite afghans), and my mom & I sell raffle tickets to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research.
Crochet: Afghan block
Sunday, April 28th: new version uploaded. Pattern exactly the same, but I added an explanation for the half treble stitch.
Crochet: Afghan block
Before I hear you all screaming “Not another granny square pattern!” please, hear me out!
Crochet: Afghan block
Before I hear you all screaming “Not another plain, traditional granny square pattern!” please, hear me out!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Simply EZ PZ Shawl is a quick little shawl to knit. It is a shallow, triangle shape.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a fun and easy filet scarf. Pattern include both full written directions (for all rows) and a chart.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Our Time to Shine Shawl is a gorgeous, spring or summer fashion accessory! It’s easy enough for a beginner to make, and is a fabulous travel project! Worked in GORGEOUS Crystal Palace Yarns Danube DK, a cotton blend yarn, it’s a fabulous project to work on when the weather turns hotter!
Crochet: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Shell Horizons Scarf is a lovely, reversible lace scarf or stole to match my Shell Horizons Hat - don’t you just love matching sets?
Crochet: Beret, Tam
Shell Horizons Hat is a slouchy, beret style hat to be worn in the spring, summer, or fall. It’s a touch of lace, made in just two skeins of a cotton yarn, and is designed to be stylish, yet quick to make.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Designed as a small shawlette, Dreaming My Life Away is an easy triangle shawl, worked sideways. It is designed in such a way as to showcase self-striping yarns, and is easy to end on almost any row to use up all of your yarn and to eliminate leftovers.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful two color shawl, designed specifically to showcase the gorgeous hand dyed Dream in Color Perfectly Posh Single yarns that I used.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Boomerang Shawl is my latest shawl design. It is constructed from the top down, starting with a long chain, and is written for one size only using the amazing Made In America Florafil Worsted yarn (97% cotton, 3% nylon; 3.5 ounces/100 grams, approximately 200 yards/183 meters; color Chocolate Lily, 2 skeins).
Crochet: Scarf
Does the world need another potato chip scarf? You betcha!
Crochet: Cozy - Other
This is a silly little cozy pattern to cover whatever cans you have lying around, to keep trash out of the environment & to make something plain a little bit prettier.
Crochet: Billed Hat
Previously published in Crochet a Day Calendar.
Crochet: Scrubber
I named this Scrubbie after a local Native American tribe, & this matches my Nipmuc Dishcloth.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
I named this dishcloth after a local Native American tribe.
Crochet: Towel
Simple towel or large dishcloth pattern, easy enough for beginners. Includes optional directions to make into a hanging kitchen towel.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a quick & easy bulky weight scarf, perfect for gift giving & using up those odd skeins we all pick up from time to time. Takes less than an hour to make!
Crochet: Scrubber
This is a little scrubbie / sponge / tawashi to match my free treble dishcloth pattern. It only uses up a few yards of yarn, one skein will make 4-5 sponges or use up your leftovers from the dishcloth to make the sponge.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This is a simple little dishcloth pattern with lots of scrubby cleaning power! This is a great beginner pattern, using only single & treble crochets.
Crochet: Rug
I have rewritten & updated this pattern, but have not had a chance to test it yet. Please let me know if you have any corrections/comments, etc. Thank you!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a very easy, very basic pair of wristwarmers. I originally designed this back when Fun Fur was all the rage!
Crochet: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
This crocheted wrap is made starting with a few stitches on one edge. There are separate instructions for making this design either scarf or shawl shaped, and it is easy to make any size, using any weight of yarn or any gauge.
Crochet: Containers
This is a great little basket, which was designed to use exactly one skein each of two colors of Paton’s Classic Wool, which is easy to find at just about any large big box craft store. It’s just the perfect size for tossing in anything from books, CDs, to little kid’s toys!
Crochet: Wristlet
This is another item I designed for my students, who wanted to explore granny squares, without making a granny square afghan.
Knitting: Scarf
Young Afternoons Scarf - a scarf to while away your winter afternoons, with a cup of joe in your hand!
Crochet: Afghan block
This is a very quick, lace 6” square that I designed for charity using a small amount of any leftover worsted weight yarn.
Crochet: Throw
The Ogunquit Granny - a different twist to the granny square. Photos were taken on Ogunquit Beach in Maine.
Crochet: Afghan block
I have a little free pattern for everyone to enjoy. It’s called BLO: 6 inch square (you know: blo – back loops only). It is a simple little square, with a twist: the whole thing is worked in the back loops only, creating a little bit of texture & interest to an otherwise plain square: making this great for charity or someone who wants a sol...
Crochet: Wristlet
This is a simple wristlet I designed for my students, who wanted to explore granny squares, without making a granny square afghan. This is just one of several designs I worked on for them, to show them the power, the simplicity, and the beauty that is granny squares!
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
An easy crocheted bag, designed to use up all your scraps and odds and ends of yarn. Once again, I couldn’t come up with a name for this tote, so I googled “scrap” and one of the things that popped up was the word “decommission” and hence, the decommissioned tote was named… a way to use up your stash!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
It was while swatching for another project that the idea for this shawl was born. With simple stitches, an asymmetrical shape, and an edging of petal-like points, the Snowdrop Shawl proves that a project doesn’t have to be complicated to be a knockout.
Knitting: Scarf
This is the knit version of my “Ruckus Scarf”. The name “Ruckus” comes from googling the term “ruffle”.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
My husband and I absolutely love going to Maine, whether for a day trip, a camping trip, or a weekend getaway. Maine is known as the “Pinecone State” and so, I was inspired to make a pinecone shawl. The body of the shawl is very easy and fun to crochet. The directions for the border look long and complicated, but just take it one step at a time...
Crochet: Scarf
Designed for Phat Fiber, this is an easy one row “ruffle” scarf using just one skein of gorgeous hand-dyed yarn!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
I was googling the term “ruffle”, trying to come up with a name for this ruffle crochet scarf, when I came across the term “Ruckus” and knew I had a name for my new design!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Cyclone Popsicle Shawl - so named because it looks like a Cyclone Popsicle! Create your very own Popsicle shawl!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a triangle shaped shawl that uses slipped stitches to help break up the pooling that happens when using variegated yarns. It also works well using self-striping or even solid yarns.
Crochet: Tote
This pattern began life as a crochet/test along, with a coupon code to make the bag free. The CAL is now over and the coupon is expired.
Crochet: Tote
This is a bag written for 3 sizes, that can be used as a purse when lined (lining instructions not included), a market bag or a tote bag. It’s crocheted from the bottom up, the base worked in rows and the body of the bag worked in rounds and turned after each round is completed. Worked in Red Heart Super Saver, this bag is not only cheap to mak...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a top down, any weight, any gauge, crochet shawl - not really a triangle but a half-octagon shape. It was designed to use up your odds and ends of scrap yarn - your largest ball of leftovers is your “main color” and all your other oddments is your “contrast color”.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks were named after the Saturn winter storm. We lost power (again), and I sat down and designed these socks. Knitting away on these passed the time while I waited to have heat and lights again.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a crocheted scarf, written for fingering weight yarn, in 3 widths. Designer used LB 1878, a 100% fingering weight wool on a cone, 2045 yards, 500 grams, that was hand dyed with Kool Aide, and a size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a scarf made with crocheted “short rows” to create the “staggered” edges. I used an aran weight self striping yarn, but you can use any aran or bulky yarn for this design. My testers also used worsted weight yarn for a slightly narrower scarf. It is made with single crochet, making this an easy beginner project.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a top down, crescent shaped half circle shawl, crocheted out of Noro Taiyo Sock Yarn (50% cotton, 17% wool, 17% nylon, 16% silk), 100 grams (3.5 ounces), 420 meters (460 yards). One skein is needed for size small or two skeins for size large, and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook. There are also instructions included for how to make the sh...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a top down crochet crescent-shaped wrap design, beginning with a long starting chain. There are directions for two sizes (using two different yarn weights) and hints for resizing, if you want a different size or want to use a different weight of yarn.
Crochet: Afghan block
I designed this square for my Ravelry group, Anastacia Knits Designs. We’ve been having fun making 12” squares using stash yarn and many of us are working towards charity afghans - won’t you come join us?
Crochet: Afghan block
This is an easy square, using just half double crochet and crossed double crochet stitches.
Crochet: Afghan block
This is an easy square, using what I call a “group” stitch, which is a half double and double crochet worked together (and is further explained in the pattern).
Crochet: Throw
This is a crochet afghan / blanket pattern, written for four sizes:
Crochet: Afghan block
“It’s a Cluster Square” was designed for the Afghans and Blankets 12” square CAL here on Ravelry. Please come join us for lots of fun, laughs, and friendship! It’s ongoing so it’s not too late!
Crochet: Afghan block
I designed this square for my Ravelry group, Anastacia Knits Designs. We’ve been having fun making 12” squares using stash yarn and many of us are working towards charity afghans - won’t you come join us?
Crochet: Afghan block
This is a 12” crochet block pattern that utilizes an unusual stitch called the “wrap” stitch, which is similar to a cluster but differs in the method of construction.
Crochet: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
This is a simple, top down cardigan for American Girl or other 18” dolls. It is worked flat for the body and the sleeves are worked in the round, with directions for both short and long sleeves.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is the grown up version of my Three Triangles Shawl - it features the same “three triangles” shawl, for a wrap that will stay put on your shoulders, but uses a textured stitch that is fun to work.
Crochet: Afghan block
This is the next square in my year long CAL series on my group, Anastacia Knits Designs. The square was previously available free in March only & now the price is $2.25.
Crochet: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
This is a simple, top down shrug for American Girl or other 18” sized dolls. My model is an 18” doll that came from the Lakeside Catalog, that appears to be similar to the Michael’s brand of 18” dolls.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a very simple, top down shawl, that is shaped like a half hexagon, or in other words, Three Triangles. It’s a fabulous stash buster, and you can use any yarn, in any weight, with any gauge that makes you happy. Made in one solid color, it’s a great guy’s shawl; made with stripes or a self-striping yarn, it’s more suited for a woman.
Crochet: Afghan block
This is an easy square, using just single & double crochet stitches.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
When beginning to swatch for my latest shawl design, I wanted something simple that would showcase a beautiful skein of yarn - something that was easy, looked beautiful, but was still interesting to make - and of course, I wanted my traditional “any weight, any gauge” style. I think this design fits the bill nicely. I used Knit Picks Swish Tona...
Crochet: Afghan block
This is an easy square, using just single & double crochet stitches.
Crochet: Throw
This is an upsized version of my “Scrap Ripple Cloth” pattern.
Crochet: Scarf
This is the latest pattern in my Slip Stitch crochet collection. It’s a scarf that begins at the tip with only a few stitches, & increases are made every four rows, & also uses short rows for shaping.
Crochet: Scarf
This unique slip stitch scarf is worked entirely in slip stitch crochet, and as such, should be crocheted using a larger than normal hook. This pattern is recommended for intermediate crocheters: the pattern itself is very easy, but keeping your tension even is the tricky part!
Crochet: Afghan block
This is a simple square designed for “Warm Up America” (http://www.warmupamerica.org) & the finished square measures 7” by 9” & is a great unisex design, lightly textured and fun to make. You only need to know how to make double crochet stitches to make this design.
Crochet: Afghan block
This is a simple square designed for “Warm Up America” (http://www.warmupamerica.org) & the finished square measures 7” by 9” & is a great unisex design, lightly textured and fun to make. You need to be familiar with front & back post stitches to make this design.
Crochet: Afghan block
This square uses the same stitch pattern as my “His Textured Scarf” and “Hers Textured Scarf”, available free at http://www.crochetvolution.com.
Crochet: Throw
I named this afghan the Wells Ripple Afghan because I finished stitching my sample on Wells Beach in Maine.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This is a simple dishcloth pattern that explores the world of slip stitch crochet. Pattern includes two sizes, 8” & 10” square, & is easy to resize.
Crochet: Throw
The Valley Bridge throw is a great open, lacey design, that is easy enough for a beginner crocheter to make, but fun for a stitcher with more experience. It makes for great crocheting while watching TV or chatting with a friend.
Crochet: Beret, Tam
This is a top down, crocheted hat, worked in rounds, joining with a slip stitch after each round is complete. Pattern is written for two sizes, 19.5” around & 21” around. It is designed to be very slouchy, & any worsted weight or bulky yarn will work well for this pattern.
Crochet: Afghan block
This is a fun & different square pattern for you to try, written for both a 6” or 12” finished version, made in worsted weight acrylic yarn.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Shawl is worked top down & can be made using any weight yarn & made to any size. Pattern uses both shells & fans, which are crocheted differently. Yardage requirement wildly varies, depending on how many repeats of each section the crocheter chooses to make, the weight of the yarn, along with how heavily blocked the finished shawl g...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a top down, any weight / any gauge shawl and can be made any size. The shape is a half circle.
Crochet: Beret, Tam
This is an easy, slouchy, beret style hat, written for 4 sizes: baby, toddler, child, & teen / adult: 17”, 18”, 20”, & 21.5” measured at the band.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The name of these socks comes from Balance Rock in Western MA, where the designer took the modeled shots.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a simple, lacy shawl, that is feminine without being too frilly. You can use any weight yarn, using any gauge that makes you happy, & easily make the scarf as big or as long as you like.
Crochet: Afghan block
This little square is great for stashbusting & for charity work. It’s written for 3 sizes (6”, 10”, & 12”), using 4 colors, but it’s very easy to play with as many colors as you want!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
I was working on this design on my birthday this year, and my mom pointed out that I turned 36 on 3-6. I thought that was pretty special, and would be a nifty name for my latest shawl!
Knitting: Throw
I designed this afghan in honor of my uncle, Joel, and in memory of my grandmother, Ruth.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
This was the 1st ever Mystery Crochet Pattern for the Fingerless Gloves Fanatics group on Ravelry.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a very easy, beginner friendly shawl. Design is made sideways, then turned to work the edging, & can be made any size using any yarn / hook / gauge. Shawl can be made any size.
Crochet: Scarf
Does the world need another potato chip scarf? You betcha!
Crochet: Scarf
This is a simple beautiful scarf crocheted with slip stitch crochet, worked lengthwise. You can use any weight of yarn & any gauge, and make the scarf any length & width you like. It’s ideal as a first time slip stitch crochet project.
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Crochet: Throw
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Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This is a simple hat that matches the rest of my Shells & Chains designs.
Crochet: Cowl
This cowl is part of my Shells & Chains series of patterns.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a slightly shaped triangle shawl, almost a batwing shape, worked from the top down, in any easy crocheted seed stitch, which results in a lightly textured shawl that sits on your shoulders well.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beginner friendly shawl pattern.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a simple, top down, half circle shawl, that matches the rest of my “Shells & Chains” series. I used Plymouth Yarn’s Happy Feet DK weight yarn for the photographed samples, which measures after blocking 60” wide by 22” deep, using 90 grams / 230 yards of yarn.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a simple & fun beginner friendly scarf, that works for just about any yarn type.
Crochet: Kerchief
Just a quick & easy kerchief or small shawlette to wear! March bonus pattern in calendar.
Crochet: Vest
This is a very simple, beginner’s vest pattern. This listing is for the vest pattern only, not the vest itself. You will receive download instructions via Etsy after purchase. You cannot download patterns via the Etsy app.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a very simple, beginner friendly pattern that is only a 2 row repeat.
Crochet: Beret, Tam
This is a slouchy, beret style hat, written for both fingering weight & worsted weight yarn (gauge is the same for both weights of yarn), & available in both a child’s & women’s size.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
I called this shawl “Windowbox Shawl” because when you wear the shawl wrapped around you, the lace makes little curtained windows! I thought windowbox had a nicer ring to it then “curtained windows”, and the name for this shawl was born!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Italian Ice Shawl is crocheted from the top down, to form a half-circle shape, & can be made using any weight yarn/hook combination, & works up very quickly. This is an advanced beginner pattern. The simple stitch pattern really makes yarn choice very important, so make sure you pick a yarn you really love!
Crochet: Throw
This is a great, beginner friendly afghan designed, with a very simple 4 row repeat (2 of the 4 rows are the same as well). Easily memorized & very fast to work up! Works up fast, looks lovely in a solid or striped version, & is a great stashbuster.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This is a quick & easy scrap hat, designed for charity, using up your leftovers, or gift-giving. You need approximately 50-70 grams of worsted weight wool or acrylic yarn in scrap colors as desired, H (5 mm) crochet hook, & a removable stitch marker. I crochet loosely; most crocheters will need to use an I hook to get gauge.
Crochet: Bracelet
This is a quick & easy, stretchy bracelet originally designed for a spring cal I hosted on my Ravelry group.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This is an open, lacy hat, designed to fit tightly on your head so that the lace pattern really pops! It is made in the round & joined after each round, starting at the top.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a beautiful summer weight scarf, that’s fast & easy to crochet, and looks wonderful in a self striping yarn! The yarn used for this scarf is a beautiful two color, self-striping yarn with merino & a pinch of bamboo for some shine. Be sure to block the scarf after crocheting, to really make the lace pattern pop!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This pattern was first published in Crochet Pattern a Day Calendar 2006 & was called “Universal Shell Lace Hat” and then later published on my first blog, Granny Square Woman, as “Peach Shell Crocheted Hat” (because the sample was made with a peach colored yarn). It’s been completely rewritten and re-edited for clarity.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a top down shawl that uses V stitches & double crochet to best advantage. It is rated advanced beginner-intermediate (or as one tester put it, an adventurous beginner).
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a top down, beginner wrap/shawl/capelet that can be wrapped around you a multitude of ways or folded in half & worn as a scarf. You start at the top & increase every row until you get to almost your desired length & width, & then work the border. I made my sample in Lion Brand Lion Wool Solid, a 100% wool yarn that is li...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
This is a pair of fingerless gloves I designed for the Designer’s Challenge on Ravelry & won second place!
Crochet: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
This is a very open, lacy scarf that I designed to work with self-striping yarns that have a long color repeat, such as the beautiful hand-painted yarns from String Theory Colorworks. It is an intermediate pattern, but only uses a 4 row repeat so would be within reach for a patient advanced beginner.
Crochet: Throw
This is a simple, beginner pattern that uses double crochet for the entire afghan & a simple single crochet to finish. You simply work around 3 sizes of the afghan, forming a “U” shape, & changing colors as desired. Perfect for making lapghans for charity! I include basic directions & a guide for changing the size.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a classic, simple, slightly shaped half circular shawl, that is easy enough for a beginner to do. Designed for warmth & beauty, this would make a wonderful shawl to give to anyone who needs a fiber hug. Any yarn heavier than a fingering weight will work beautifully, just be sure to save enough yarn for the border.
Crochet: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
This is an easy crocheted hat that fits American Girl Dolls & other 18” dolls such as Gotz.
Crochet: Throw
This is an easy afghan based upon the quilt, “Coins Quilt”. I designed it as a scrap / stash busting quilt, but it would look lovely in a planned colorway as well.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Simple pair of easy fingerless gloves, originally published in 2009 for the crochet calendar.
Crochet: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
I named this fast & easy shawl for my friend, hobobird, who is a wonderful friend, a great supporter of my designs, & is addicted to shawls. It’s a triangle shawl with bat-wings so the shawl sits on your shoulders & stays put.
Crochet: Scarf
Why the name Forget the Scarf, when it’s clearly a scarf pattern? I often struggle for naming my patterns, and after a series of ideas by my pattern testers, I came up with the name “Forget the Fingers” for a pair of fingerless gloves. Since this scarf matches the fingers, and I wanted similar but different titles, hence this scarf became “Forg...
Crochet: Scarf
This scarf was named because I designed this as a quick & easy charity scarf, and because the shell sections are similar to the shells in granny squares! Very easy for advanced beginners to make. If desired, use scraps & create a striped version!
Crochet: Potholder, Washcloth / Dishcloth, Scrubber
This was a mystery cal that I previously published on my blog in 2010. It’s now available as a .pdf. Pattern is rated for advanced beginners.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
This is an easy pair of fingerless gloves, made in the round seamlessly but turned after each round. There is no gusset or thumb shaping, making these a great advanced beginner project! Two sizes are available, and the length is easy to customize. The gloves are also stretchy, which helps them to fit a wider variety of people.
Crochet: Scrubber, Hanging Ornament
This is a quick & easy lacy heart. Make in cotton & call it a little scrubbie or tawashi; make it in a different fiber, add a loop & call it an ornament!
Crochet: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
This is an advanced beginner shawlette, that begins at the top. Once the pattern is established, you repeat the same four rows over & over again, until the shawl is your desired size. Though I wrote the pattern in fingering weight, I’ve also made this shawl full size, using yarns from DK to worsted.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Basic toe up, worsted weight textured socks in 2 sizes for men & women, using a “fake cable” stitch. This is a great pattern for slipper socks, charity socks, or a quick gift!
Crochet: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
This is an advanced beginning shawl pattern, worked from the top down. Once the pattern is established you only need to repeat two rows until you get to the simple edging, made mainly of chain stitches & single crochets.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This is an easy hat, made in 3 sizes! Made in the round with no seaming, it’s easy enough for advanced beginners. This matches my So Easy It’s Sinful series.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a quick and easy filet scarf, which takes about 4 hours to make once you get the pattern established. It’s worked in one piece, using mainly double crochet & chain stitches, and uses one ball of yarn, which makes this ideal for gift giving! You can adjust the length to your personal preferences. This scarf was inspired by some doodl...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is an easy, half a granny shape that will form a triangular shawl.
Crochet: Hair accessories
Quick & easy barrette, easy to customize & great for using up leftover yarns/buttons/beads. Make a few & put in stockings!
Crochet: Throw
This is an easy, paneled, mile a minute type scrap afghan, perfect for using up odds and ends and even better for charity because the size is easily adjustable! Just be sure to use yarns roughly the same weight, or double as needed to get the same weight, and make sure you can wash all the fibers the same. Pattern pdf is newly rewritten, and ed...
Crochet: Cowl
This is a basic, circular/seamless cowl, that matches the rest of the So Easy It’s Sinful series.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a side-to-side V stitch scarf, trimmed with a very easy shell border. It’s very quick to make & comes in three lengths, or you can easily adapt the length if you’d like to make the perfect scarf! This scarf matches the rest of my “So Easy It’s Sinful” series.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves, Cuffs
This is a great, advanced beginner pair of fingerless gloves, using the simple V stitch, and finished with a simple border. They are worked straight from arm to fingers, without gusset shaping (instructions do include an optional gusset, however). They are very quick to make. The finished gloves are very stretchy, and you can crochet them using...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a simple shawl, worked from the top down, using basic V stitches. Once the pattern is established, you repeat the same two rows over & over again until the shawl is the desired size, meaning you can use any weight of yarn & crochet until it’s big enough! The shawl is finished up with a simple shell border.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This is an advanced beginner pattern, designed to use up your scraps of dishcloth cotton! Because of the small scale, this is a great way to try crocheting ripples, if you’ve never done one before! Super fast to make up, and will make a great gift!
Crochet: Scrubber
This is a simple little tawashi, or scrubbie.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a simple, top down half circle shawl that is very easy to work! You will work increases on either side of the shawl until you get to the desired size, and then work a scalloped border that adds just a dash of style & grace! You can use any yarn & use any gauge that makes you happy.
Crochet: Scrubber
Quick & easy little scrubbie/tawashi, great for using up leftover yarn. Make a few as stocking stuffers or add to a couple of regular dishcloths as a quick Christmas, birthday, or teacher gift.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This is just what the name suggests - an easy dishcloth pattern ideal for beginners. You need to make chain stitches & single crochet stitches, and that’s it! It’s very easy to make the dishcloth wider & longer, and turn it into a towel.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This easy towel is suitable for beginners & makes a great gift!
Crochet: Coaster
This is a quick & easy set of coasters, great for using up scraps or odd balls. It takes only 20 grams to make a set of 4! Any kitchen “dishcloth” cotton will work nicely.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This is an easy, crocheted dishcloth worked in the round. It’s one of those gauge-doesn’t-matter type of projects, so your finished size will vary. Originally published on my old blog years ago.
Crochet: Bathroom
A simple toliet paper cover, made completely in the round. Two versions available in one pdf: the Simple, no frills version finished off with a simple sc border, and the frilly shell stitch border. Will take about an hour to an hour and a half to make up & it’s perfect stash buster, taking only 1-1.5 ounces of worsted weight yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl was designed to use up every inch of a bulky, handspun yarn. It’s written to use up a very small amount of handspun yarn - I used 22 yards for the small version, and approximately 40 yards were used for the large version.
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
I created this as a reuseable gift bag. In this day of being green, not only is a reuseable gift bag - but the bag itself is also a gift! It’s quick, fast, very easy, great for beginners to make, & is very, very easy to adjust the size - just start with a different size starting chain in multiples of 2.