This e-book collection was created for national Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month in June, 2012. $1 from the sale of each e-book will be donated to animal welfare organizations. As of December 6, 2013, $121.57 has been donated to Bideawee and $243.94 has been donated to the Humane Society of New York.

This ebook is designed to help you learn to Tunisian crochet. It includes illustrations and photo tutorials to guide you through everything you need to get started, including the slip knot, foundation chain, Tunisian base row and return row, and several stitches (Tunisian simple stitch, knit stitch, purl stitch, moss stitch, basketweave stitch, and fan stitch). The ebook also includes other useful tips like Tunisian pattern reading abbreviations and appropriate hook sizes.

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This messenger bag is a great introduction to Tunisian crochet. Learn the Tunisian Simple Stitch while increasing, decreasing, and changing colors. The asymmetrical striping pattern will keep even a more experienced Tunisian crocheter engaged!

The inspiration behind this pattern was Amy Johnson, a pioneering English aviatrix. Amy set many flight records in the 1930s, and rose to the ranks of First Officer in the Air Transport Auxiliary during World War II. She died in a crash in 1941 under disputed circumstances during a mission and her body was never recovered.

The stripes, cables, and diagonal stitch pattern on this hat will add to the scenery when you wear it on your next hike. The rolled brim gives it a cool, casual look while the interesting textures give it a special appeal.

This triangular stockinette stitch shawlette uses dropped stitches to mimic the look of stripes. The simple stitch pattern lets the mohair yarn take center stage.

A gently undulating stitch pattern combined with contrasting colors creates this dynamic “skinny” scarf. Working into the front loop only adds the appearance of raised and recessed lines.

This circle/infinity cowl is crocheted in the round. The stitch pattern creates a slightly angled edge and light texture. Changing colors in the middle adds visual interest. Using a fingering weight yarn creates a great drape.

The inspiration behind this pattern is Ruth Elder, a pioneering aviatrix and actress. Ruth placed fifth in the first Women’s Air Derby in 1929 and was a charter member of the Ninety-Nines: International Organization for Women Pilots.

This stripe pattern in this rectangular shawl is inspired by the serape shawls of Mexico. The special stitch creates an interesting texture and a gentle drape.

The inspiration behind this pattern was pioneering aviatrix, Louise Thaden, who won the first Women’s Air Derby (in 1929), and was the first woman to win the Bendix Trophy (in 1936, the first year women could compete against men). Thaden had a wonderful sense of style and frequently wore neckwear. (You can find more pictures on my Louise T...

Unusual color changes combined with raised post stitches make for a hat that is as unique as a snowflake! Add in the interesting and varied shapes on the edging to complete a design as special as the person you will crochet this hat for.

The inspiration behind this pattern was pioneering aviatrix, Marvel Crosson, who had a wonderful, flirty sense of style. (You can see pictures of Marvel here on my Marvel Crosson Pinterest board.) She was the first woman to earn a pilot’s license in Alaska and was posthumously inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame in 2011. Ma...

The inspiration behind this pattern was pioneering aviatrix, Louise Thaden, who won the first Women’s Air Derby (in 1929), and was the first woman to win the Bendix Trophy (in 1936, the first year women could compete against men). Thaden had a wonderful sense of style and frequently wore neckwear. (You can see some great pictures of her on...

These circular scrubbies are perfect for removing makeup, sunscreen, or wiping away sweat in the summer. Choose an undyed or low-impact dyed cotton for sensitive skin, or for use with newborns. Make one for each day of the week!

My grandmother used to have beautiful sunflowers in her small, backyard garden. Sunflowers always brighten my day - I hope this square does the same for you!

I was inspired to design this square by childhood memories from summers spent at my maternal grandmother’s house. Pink roses used to grow on the fence between her back yard and her neighbors’s yard. I think the roses actually belonged to the neighbors, but sharing didn’t seem to be a problem. This center of this square is a var...

I’m releasing a new pattern every week during (Inter)National Crochet Month, 2014. This is part of a series of blocks inspired by the Spring Garden theme of Crochetville’s NatCroMo Designer Blog Tour. The center of this square is inspired by the gerbera flower.

This square is reminiscent of the colorful hydrangea shrubs that flourished in my grandmother’s neighbor’s front yard when I was a child. The pattern combines bullions, post stitches, and crossed stitches to create texture.

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Several years ago, I went to a conference in Phoenix. I stepped out of the hotel just in time to see a beautiful sunset. That sunset was the inspiration for this scarf/cowl.

Underground Crafter’s 2014 Sampler MKAL is a great way to expand your skills or increase your stitch collection during the course of a year while working alongside other knitters and an experienced knitting teacher (and designer). If you can cast on, knit, purl, and bind off, this sampler MKAL is for you!

Crocheting into the back loop of the half double crochet stitches in this cabled hat creates an interesting texture while also insulating the hat, making it perfect for a cold winter day.

After taking a wonderful Bruges lace class with master crocheter Tatyana Mirer, I was inspired to design my own Bruges lace project. Since Bruges crochet is an imitation of the classic Belgian lace, this pattern is my way of visiting the Kantcentrum, the lace center in Bruges.

The cables on this beanie pattern are reminiscent of a sandstorm, and when combined with the orange yarn, remind me of Frank Herbert’s Dune series.

The U.K. version of this pattern for a blanket and pillow set was originally published in Inside Crochet with the name “Sunshine Blanket.”

This unisex scarf works up quickly using a super bulky yarn. With the thick yarn and textured stitches, it provides beautiful protection against the harsh winds of late fall and winter.

This wide scarf uses a light weight yarn to combine a gentle drape with a textured surface.

This wide scarf has an openwork ripple but is still warm because it is long and wide enough for several wraps around. For a cozy look, try felting the scarf in the washing machine.

This breathable hat is perfect for a fall or spring day. The textured long double crochet stitch creates air holes to keep your head from overheating when the weather is still mild. This is also a great stash-buster project, using approximately 150 yards of Color A and approximately 40 yards of Color B.