Denise Barnes

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Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
If you love Star Trek and want to fly your nerd flag in a stylish way, this is the shawl for you! This shawl features the Enterprise boldly ready to go in the center, with communicator badges and decorative paneling on either side. You can make it warm and cozy using thick yarn, or sleek and stylish using fine yarn. I used a 3mm hook and a fine...
Crochet: Baby Blanket
It is inspired by the television show Star Trek, and features the starship Enterprise flying through space. “To boldly go” is the part of the speech given during the title sequence in Star Trek episodes, and in this context, offers the hope for future success for children. This baby blanket pattern will help you make a great gift for the next g...
Crochet: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
I came up with the idea of creating a series of winter accessories inspired by the characters in the TV show The Golden Girls. These pieces - a cowl and a beanie - are inspired by Rose Nylund, who I see as being bright, bubbly, optimistic, and from Minnesota. These pieces are warm and snuggly, ready for the cold winters, while popping with colo...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless gloves are all the rage right now, but I noticed that they’re all missing one thing - POCKETS! Don’t we all need more pockets? Where handier to have them than your hands? These gauntlets are cute and easy to make, and let you keep your cards, key, and cash right where you need them.
Crochet: Tote, Animal Toy
This pattern is to make a Jigglypuff bag or plush toy. After making my Magikarp bag, I decided I needed a Jigglypuff one, too. As with that bag, I also made a plush toy version. The finished bag is about 13cmx13cm, and the plush is 16cmx16cm, as I used different hooks for them.
Crochet: Bag - Other
This pattern is to make a Magikarp bag or plush toy. I wanted the bag, and realised it wouldn’t be hard to tweak it to make it a toy, too. The finished item is about 30cm from mouth to tail, not including strap, and 16cm wide, not including crowns.