Karen Mortensen

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Crochet: Tote
2022 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from Cozy!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
2020 Slow Yarn Crawl pattern from Cozy Yarn!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat is based on the one given to you, Runner 5, by Jody, Runner 4, in anticipation of the 2015 race mission of Zombies, Run!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
“Grandma” Jeanne is a family member that just passed away in October 2010. She devoted her life to various charities, one of which was her retirement community’s knitting group to create hats for premature babies. I wrote this pattern for the group to use, in her memory, as a way to preserve her thoughtful and dedicated spirit.
Knitting: Scarf
Was free with yarn purchase at Hilltop in Seattle
Crochet: Animal Toy
This Amigurumi-style fish was inspired by the plucky salmon that pass through Ballard’s Chittenden Locks every summer and fall. As the salmon are in short supply this year, rather than catching one, crochet one! Blue Sky Cotton is an environmentally sound choice, too; the yarn is made from organic cotton that comes in a rainbow of brightly dyed...