These socks were designed with colorful, self-striping sock yarn in mind. I wanted something that would lend interest but wouldn’t detract form the striping effect. This simple lace design is also great for beginners ready to try their first patterned socks.

These wonderfully-abrasive scrubbers are crocheted using strips of nylon netting (the type used for crinolines under skirts). They are great for scrubbing pots and pans or for cleaning up around your house (great for hard water or soap scum buildup in sinks and bathtubs!) My Grandma Rita has been crocheting these for as long as I can remember, ...