Rachy Newin

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
They say that time heals all wounds, but I don’t think that’s quite true. The wounds might mend, but the scars remain. We learn to work with them and around them as they integrate into the fabric of our lives, periodic moments of texture that reminds us of what was.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Drift away on a sea of yarn and stitches! The Adrift Wrap is rhythmic and relaxing, with gentle solid rows interspersed with sections of color and texture. The contrast ebbs and flows, with the same handful of techniques used to create inlets in a variety of colors, textures, and sizes.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
My partner needed a beanie for his coworker and so I set out to design something that would be perfectly giftable. It had to be classic and timeless, but with enough detail to keep it interesting. Something that used just one skein so I could pull from stash and a pattern that was quick and easy to work up. And I topped it off with short row sh...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Nothing sets my heart on fire quite like a gorgeous crocheted shawl! The Heart of Fire Shawl is one of my favorite shawl styles, featuring a cozily textured body with bold contrast stripes and an exquisite lace border. It’s endlessly fun to work up - the color changes keep it interesting without requiring focus or counting, and the colors are c...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Even in the dark, there are pops of color and brightness. The Moonlight on the Water Shawl pairs a brightly colored variegated with a solid to create a highly textured shawl that’s the perfect pop of joy when things get dark. The stitch pattern uses slightly more advanced techniques, but it’s mindless with minimal counting and it’s designed so ...
Crochet: Sleeveless Top
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Crochet: Scarf
When life is a series of riptides, yarn can be a life jacket. Delicate stitches and decadent fibers make it just a bit easier to withstand the current, so wrap yourself in the Riptide Scarf and hold on tight until the pressure lets up.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Designed for the Happiness-themed Yarnover Truck club, the Happiness Shawl is a repetitive and soothing project that allows you to focus on the beauty of the colors and the feel of the yarn. It’s a reminder that no matter what else is going on, we can pick up our hooks and yarn and give ourselves a moment of quiet contentment.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
Sometimes, the world rushes by and it feels like we’re dangerously close to being swept away by the currents. To get through it, we look for stepping stones - small spaces of solid ground that can get us through to the other side.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Unleash your inner royal with the Diadem Shawl! Crocheted in one piece from the top down, the pattern uses only beginner stitches and straightforward repeats, for a piece that is easy to work up and gorgeous to wear.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Sometimes everything is dark and the storm seems never ending, and the only option is to make your own rainbow. Pick your favorite skein of yarn, pair it with a fun and easy stitch pattern, and create a little bit of happiness.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
It’s all about the wide open spaces and the way we stay connected even when there’s physical distance.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Sometimes the most important support we can offer is to say “I Believe You” without questions or qualifications. I believe that things happened as you say, that your lived experience is true, that your identity is as you describe.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Wildflowers bloom in the most unexpected of places - overgrown fields, the side of the road, the cracks in the pavement. There’s hopefulness in their resilience and determination to thrive in adverse conditions.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
In times of stress, crochet can be a beacon of light and a way to get through things. The Lighthouse Wrap stripes a main color with contrast mini skeins. It’s mostly mindless and comforting to work up, with just enough changes to keep things engaging. The wrap is designed to be long and cozy, so you can wrap yourself in the knowledge that you’l...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap, Cowl
See the other color options and get a kit with yarn and pattern on the Oink Pigments website!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Moonwake is the reflection of the moon on a body of water and the Moonwake Shawl features a detailed edging of contrast skeins that are reflected in the body of the shawl.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Sparkling beads cascade down the Frozen Waterfall Shawl. The pattern starts at the small end and grows from there, with lines of beads worked in to add a little shimmer.
Crochet: Cowl, Scarf
Pick up a kit for the yarn to make the cowl on the Marianated website!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Inspired by the frothy waves of the Atlantic Ocean on a blustery winter day, the Sea Foam Beanie is richly textured and features a foamy stitch pattern. The beanie is worked sideways and uses unique short row shaping, and the pattern is easily adjustable to fit any size with any yarn weight. The Sea Foam Beanie is an intermediate/advanced level...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Inspired by the song from Mean Girls on Broadway, the Rather Be Me Beanie is an anthem of being true to yourself and standing up for who you are. It’s a bright and bold statement that says I’m not here to meet others’ expectations and I’m definitely not looking to be nice for the sake of politeness - I’d Rather Be Me, exactly as I am.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
When life is a whirlwind, create a little bit of calm for yourself. Textured stitches swirl around the Whirlwind Beanie and then come together in a perfectly neat resolution. The pattern is easy to memorize, but takes just enough focus to provide an excellent distraction.
Crochet: Cowl, Scarf
Sometimes the hits keep coming and the stress piles up, and it’s a struggle to just keep breathing. When that happens, pick up a hook and find solace in the feel of the yarn and the rhythm of the stitches. The Keep Breathing Cowl requires no counting or focus and it’s loaded with texture for added tactile comfort. Stitch your way through it all...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
See all the available colorways of Leizu Fingering on the Julie Asselin site. Get the yarn online at their Etsy shop!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Cozy, warm, and exploding with color - the Bonfire Shawl is perfect for when the temperature drops. Pick three coordinating skeins for the body and a fourth for the edging, and create something cozy and cheerful. It’s the perfect way to combat the chill in the air!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Kiddo asked for a beanie and, of course, I jumped at the opportunity to hook one up for him! He helped me design this one and gave input on the construction, cable, and brim - and I made it for him exactly as he wished.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by Waitress the Musical and the way Jenna, the main character, bakes her way to a better life.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Explore how different colors play with different stitches and each other! The Color Play Shawl uses two skeins in a combination of solid rows, stripes, and lace to showcase how the colors play out. It’s a super fun journey through a fabulous world of yarn and color!
Crochet: Cowl
There are days where it feels like you need an extra layer of protection to get through it all. The Body Armor Cowl is designed for those moments.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Raindrops on Roses Shawl combines so many of my favorite things: gorgeous yarn, simple body, exquisite lace border, and my new favorite - beads!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Sometimes there’s a love so perfect and true, you know it’s been written in the stars. And when you find a yarn that makes you feel that way, it needs a pattern that will let it shine.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
There’s rules for making a boomerang shawl. You increase like so and decrease like that and then, the rules say, you’ll get the shawl you want. But when I attempted to follow the rules, I created an absolute disaster. I tried to figure out where I’d gone wrong and to follow the rules more precisely, and nothing fixed the issue. I tweaked a hund...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
We draw lines in life and expect people to stay neatly on one side. “Here is good,” we say, “and there is bad. This is right and that is wrong.” But real life doesn’t work quite that neatly. There’s nuance and complexity in each decision, and most people fall somewhere in the gray between the lines.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Sometimes the only way forward is to burn it all down and start again. Cut out the toxicity, smash the broken systems, and find a new way forward. Instead of trying to tweak the system so it’s less damaging, envision something different and better. It starts simple, but like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, the new path can grow into something ...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
We all have secret dreams, wishes we hold close to our hearts but never fully reach for. We take small steps towards our goals, but we’re afraid to do more because what if things don’t quite work out? The Secret Dreams Shawl is an encouragement to go for it - make a drastic change, take a walk along the edge, reach out - because sometimes a lit...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
When there are bumps in the road, yarn reminds us that everything can be tackled one stitch at a time. Life throws obstacles and things can feel overwhelming, but the hook in hand provides space to slow down, breathe, and find the way through it.
Crochet: Cowl
The Twisted Peach Cowl was inspired by James and the Giant Peach. It’s delightfully twisted in the best way and every time things seem to be going smoothly, there’s a twist that makes things interesting again. It’s the perfect combination of mindless and interesting!
Crochet: Cowl
When you have a gorgeous skein that’s exploding with color, but you can’t figure out what to do with it - the Melted Crayons Cowl is the answer. The pattern adds symmetry, organization, and just a touch of contrast to bring out the best in variegated skeins. The Melted Crayons Cowl is also ideal for minis or scraps - work each strip in a differ...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
It’s an asymmetrical triangle shawl - With a Twist! The twisted rows add visual texture and interest, and provide the perfect counterpoint to the mindless flat rows. Color blocking adds a modern touch, though the shawl also looks amazing when worked in a single color. Customize the shawl to add twisted rows at any point or to adjust the size!
Crochet: Cowl, Scarf
When things get stressful and intense, comfort can be found in hooks and yarn. With straightforward rows of neat stitches that slowly grow into a gorgeous finished object, the Tranquil Waters Cowl is intended to act as a port in the storm. It’s entirely mindless, with minimal counting and shaping, and the pops of texture provide the perfect men...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
When things get stressful and intense, comfort can be found in hooks and yarn. With straightforward rows of neat stitches that slowly grow into a gorgeous finished object, the Tranquil Waters Beanie is intended to act as a port in the storm. It’s entirely mindless, with minimal counting and shaping, and the pops of texture provide the perfect m...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
When things get stressful and intense, comfort can be found in hooks and yarn. With straightforward rows of neat stitches that slowly grow into a gorgeous finished object, the Tranquil Waters Fingerless Gloves are intended to act as a port in the storm. It’s entirely mindless, with minimal counting and shaping, and the pops of textured rows pro...
Crochet: Vest
When life is a series of riptides, yarn can be a life jacket. Delicate stitches and decadent fibers make it just a bit easier to withstand the current, so wrap yourself in the Riptide Top or gift one to a friend. It’s perfect for everything from everyday wear to elegant events and the drape makes it flattering on just about everyone.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Sometimes things spiral out of control and there’s nothing to do but hook your way through, hoping it’ll all work itself out eventually. The Spiral Out Shawl features a super unique construction for an unusual and eye-catching shawl. It takes almost no focus to work up, so you can hook while you work your way through whatever’s going on. The sh...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Sometimes the hits keep coming and the stress piles up, and it’s a struggle to just keep breathing. When that happens, pick up a hook and find solace in the feel of the yarn and the rhythm of the stitches. The Keep Breathing Shawl requires no counting or focus and it’s loaded with texture for added tactile comfort. Stitch your way through it al...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Etched in Time Shawl features simple textured columns that repeat across the shawl to create a gorgeous finished accessory. It’s named for the way simple actions, when repeated consistently, can permanently change the face of the earth. You don’t need to change the world all at once - take things one stitch or action at a time, knowing that...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Lake Shore Shawl is a lazy afternoon at the lake, the perfect vacation in yarn form. It’s soothing and serene - the colors transition gently and the mindless repeat requires almost no counting, allowing you to focus on the feel of the yarn, the beauty of the colors, and the joy of crafting.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
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Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
When things are overwhelming, hope can be hard to find. The Small Changes Shawl is a reminder that we don’t need to fix the world all at once. Focus on the little things, and know that those small changes can eventually change the world.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl was released as part of the #titsoutcollective. The blog post that inspired the original iconic colorway from Countess Ablaze struck a chord. Artists and creatives are often approached with the offer of exposure, and women in particular can face backlash if they say no. Until the bank and groceries start taking exposurebucks, exposur...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Castle on a Cloud is a wish and a dream - a place where no one is lonely and no one has reason to cry, where adults and children are treated with kindness, dignity, respect, and love.
Crochet: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Sometimes the kindest thing we can do for ourselves is give ourselves the space to wander. We may not know where we’re going or why we’re going there, but the wandering doesn’t have to mean we’re lost.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Waving Through a Window Shawl is named for the song from Dear Evan Hansen the musical. The song is about struggling with social anxiety and loneliness, and the shawl is about the ways we can counteract those feelings. When we tap on the glass, there are fellow yarnies that wave back with kindness, support, and positivity. It’s one of the bi...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
When things get stressful and intense, comfort can be found in hooks and yarn. With straightforward rows of neat stitches that slowly grow into a gorgeous finished object, the Tranquil Waters Shawl is intended to act as a port in the storm. It’s entirely mindless, with minimal counting and shaping, and the pops of textured rows can be added at ...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
There’s something so amazing about a gentle spring rain - the soothing pitter-patter of the drops against the roof, the clean fresh scent in the air, and the way everything looks so clean and sparkling once the rain stops.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Frozen Fractals Shawl is designed for the single skein in your stash, that gorgeous yarn you bought because it was too pretty to leave on the shelf, but you haven’t been able to find a pattern that’ll really let the colors go.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Wild Orchid Shawl is a delicate work of art. It’s detailed and requires focused attention, but the effort is well worth it as the end result is a thing of beauty that showcases the skill and love that goes into crochet work. It’s a beginner friendly pattern and uses just dc, sc, tr, and ch.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Some people dream of diamonds made of carbon. Me? I dream of diamonds made of silk and merino! I started with a completely different design, but thought this up while I was half asleep and knew I had to frog what I’d done, no matter how impractical, to follow the inspiration. And I have no regrets, because I’m completely in love with the end re...
Crochet: Scarf
From the first time I heard the Love So Soft song, it made me think of crochet. There’s no greater love than a love of yarn, and nothing as soft as a squishy new skein. Plus, the lyrics say “Got you hooked, now you’re caught up” - a clear reference to crochet (aka hooking)!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
It’s been cold and dreary for days and days, and the only thing getting me through has been gorgeously bright (and deliciously warm) crochet accessories. The Through the Clouds Shawl is perfect for when the gloom seems never ending - it’s designed to explode with color and the cashmere is all kinds of cozy.
Crochet: Blanket - Other
The Snow Kissed Cocoon is perfect for staying cozy when temperatures drop! The solid stitch pattern provides protection from the wind and cold, and is suitable for all ages and genders. The pattern includes four sizes, from 0-3mo to 12-24mo and can easily be adjusted for size or to work with a different gauge.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
We’re inundated by messages that tell us how to be, the boxes we need to fit into. Give yourself permission to follow your arrow, embrace your true self, love who you love.
Crochet: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves
The Snow Kissed Mitts are perfect for when temperatures drop! The solid stitch pattern provides protection from the wind and cold, and is suitable for all ages and genders. The pattern includes six sizes, from newborn to Adult L, and includes both fingerless gloves and mittens instructions. You can also adjust the cuff and make the gloves longe...
Crochet: Scarf
Dragons are magical creatures. Strong enough to fight, powerful enough to fly, and gentle enough to carry us on their backs when we need to get away.
Crochet: Cowl
Before it was Times Square, the center of Manhattan was known as Longacre Square. I’m fascinated by NYC history and I love the idea of using a Times Square gradient to work up a pattern called the Longacre Cowl - it’s history with a modern approach, using stitches that are centuries old to work up a yarn created in and named for current day NYC.
Crochet: Cowl
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Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
See all the colors and get the yarn online from FairlightFibers!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
See all the colors and get the yarn online from FairlightFibers!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Super soft alpaca combined with a mostly solid pattern makes the Gennie Shawl ideal for cold winter days! The lace adds a touch of style and just enough interest to make the shawl stand out, while keeping to an easy-to-remember two-row repeat.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Like the rose it’s named for, the Shoshana Shawl is a classic beauty. It features rows of dc interspersed with a simple lace pattern for a classic look that coordinates perfectly with any outfit. Worked in one piece from the top down, the Shoshana Shawl is a triangle-shaped shawl that curves upwards just a hint.
Crochet: Poncho
The Lavada Poncho is open and lacy, and the perfect way to dress up any outfit! It uses an easy-to-remember four-row repeat and the edging is built into the pattern so you can make the poncho as long as you want. The stitch pattern is visible in both solid and variegated yarns so you can work up the poncho in any colorway or yarn you choose!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Twisted Peach Shawl was inspired by James and the Giant Peach. It’s delightfully twisted in the best way and every time things seem to be going smoothly, there’s a new twist that makes things interesting again. It’s the perfect combination of mindless and interesting!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Delicate yarn combines with a simple cut-out design for a shawl that is both practical and beautiful. The mostly solid pattern is ideal for providing warmth, while the Imprint of Autumn design adds a layer of sophistication to the finished object.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Harmony Shawl is built on the idea that diversity is a strength - five colors, no matter how different, work together to create a single amazing accessory. There’s no right or wrong color and no right or wrong way to combine the colors, as the pattern works well with any colorway, including variegated, speckles, and tonals.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Light in the Woods Wrap was designed and worked on as I dealt with the home buying and moving process. It’s a reminder that no matter how busy things get, you can always find that light in the woods and your way back home.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Enchanted Rose Beanie is designed to be super squishy, to keep you warm and cozy when the temperatures drop! It’s loaded with texture and the stripes provide a fantastic contrast for whatever colorways you choose.
Crochet: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves
The Enchanted Rose Mitts are designed to be super squishy, to keep you warm and cozy when the temperatures drop! They’re loaded with texture and the stripes provide a fantastic contrast for whatever colorways you choose.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Sleeping Willow Beanie features columns of cascading shells interspersed with columns of lace.The pattern is perfect for an adventurous beginner and offers a multitude of options for customization. It has an easy-to-remember two-row repeat, with enough variation to keep things interesting for an exceedingly enjoyable project.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
The Sleeping Willow Fingleress Gloves feature columns of cascading shells interspersed with columns of lace.The pattern is perfect for an adventurous beginner and has an easy-to-remember two-row repeat, with enough variation to keep things interesting for an exceedingly enjoyable project.
Crochet: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves
The High Line Mitts are named for the High Line in NYC, an abandoned rail track that was converted into a park and garden. The NYC High Line is an urban oasis offering greenery, beauty, and art in the middle of the city, and the pattern is named for the way yarn and crafting can provide an oasis and act as a comfort amidst troubling times.
Crochet: Cowl
The High Line Cowl is named for the High Line in NYC, an abandoned rail track that was converted into a park and garden. The NYC High Line is an urban oasis offering greenery, beauty, and art in the middle of the city, and the pattern is named for the way yarn and crafting can provide an oasis and act as a comfort amidst troubling times.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Color Me Crazy Beanie is bright and airy, perfect for cool summer nights. It’s light enough to be comfortable during the day, but cozy and warm for when temperatures dip at night. The pattern is deceptively simple and is designed to be accessible even to a new beginner. Plus, it works well with any colorway, no matter how variegated!
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
The Color Me Crazy Fingerless Gloves are bright and airy, perfect for cool summer nights. They’re light enough to be comfortable during the day, but cozy and warm for when temperatures dip at night. The pattern is deceptively simple and is designed to be accessible even to a new beginner. Plus, it works well with any colorway, no matter how var...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
The Midnight Shadows Fingerless Gloves feature a simple openwork pattern that is ideal for an adventurous beginner. The gloves work up super quickly for a lightweight, feminine accessory that’s perfect for the warmer months!
Crochet: Cowl
The Midnight Shadows Cowl features a simple openwork pattern that is ideal for an adventurous beginner. The pattern offers an easy to remember repeat and is super easy to adjust size-wise. One skein of Oink Pigments DK is enough for a basic cowl, or you can add a second skein for a fabulous color contrast. A two-tone cowl is large enough to dou...
Crochet: Poncho, Shawl / Wrap
The Sleeping Willow Wrap & Poncho features columns of cascading shells interspersed with columns of lace.The pattern is perfect for an adventurous beginner and offers a multitude of options for customization.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Caeli (pronounced Kie lee) is Latin for heaven, and the Caeli Shawl is just a little bit of heaven! The lace is quick and easy to work up and looks amazing even with variegated colorways. Plus, the sparkle in Oink Pigments Disco adds an extra starry touch!
Crochet: Scarf, Cowl
Named for the Pacific Rim movie, the Pacific Rim Cowl & Scarf pattern was designed to represent connectivity. The movie is built on the idea that the only hope for the future is connecting with others. It showcases the importance of empathy and joining with others. The pattern was designed with these themes in mind and features two side pan...
Crochet: Scarf
The Pixie Dreams Scarf is light, airy, and gorgeously lacy. It works up quickly, looks great in any colorway, and is the perfect accessory for warm weather days.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Feel the warmth of the sun on your shoulder with the Sunbeams Shawl! The shawl is open and lacy enough to be perfect for even the warmest days of summer. It’s easily adjustable and beginner friendly, and it pairs well almost any yarn weight and color style.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Calm, relaxing, and a perfect breeze - the Sylvan Lake Shawl is everything you want in a vacation. The lace is mindless and beginner-friendly and pairs well with any yarn. One skein is enough for a full sized shawl and the pattern is easily adjustable to work with any size and yardage.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Lavada Shawl is open and lacy, and the perfect way to dress up any outfit! It uses an easy-to-remember four-row repeat that can easily be adjusted for size, and the edging is built into the pattern so you can just work until you run out of yarn. The stitch pattern is visible in both solid and variegated yarns so you can work up the shawl in...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Sugar Plum Shawl is a delicate dance, with stitches that dip and curtsy throughout. The pattern uses only basic stitches, but they combine to create a work of art, for a gorgeous project that is accessible even to a newer crocheter. The pattern is designed specifically to highlight the beauty of a hand dyed gradient and to showcase gradual ...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Pixie Dreams Shawl is lightweight and fun, the perfect way to add a pop of color to any outfit. The pattern has a consistent rhythm for mindless crafting, but changes just enough to keep things interesting. It uses just one skein, so grab your favorite yarn and set out on a crochet adventure!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
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Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Midnight Shadows Shawl features a simple openwork pattern that is ideal for an adventurous beginner. The pattern offers an easy to remember repeat, is super simple to adjust size-wise, and includes instructions for adding more solid rows. Plus, the stitch pattern works up beautifully in any yarn weight, so you can make it with any Oink Pigm...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Shadows at Midnight Shawl features a simple openwork pattern that is ideal for an adventurous beginner. The pattern is fairly mindless, with rows of solid stitches interspersed with a row or two of openwork. It’s also super simple to adjust size-wise and includes instructions for customizing the placement of the contrast rows. Plus, the pat...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The High Line Beanie is named for the High Line in NYC, an abandoned rail track that was converted into a park and garden. The NYC High Line is an urban oasis offering greenery, beauty, and art in the middle of the city, and the pattern is named for the way yarn and crafting can provide an oasis and act as a comfort amidst troubling times.
Crochet: Scarf, Cowl
The Mountain Ridge Scarf is the perfect option for when it gets cold out! The pattern is designed with minimal gaps for maximum warmth and features loads of texture for a fabulous winter accessory. It’s designed to be long and skinny - perfect for wrapping around your neck and snuggling with!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Cozy up with the Toasted Marshmallow Shawl! The shawl is warm and soft, and the unique shape is specially designed to stay on your shoulders better. It’s the perfect accessory for snuggling up by the fireplace with a cup of cocoa with toasted marshmallows, and the best way to combat cold winter nights.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Snow Kissed Beanie is perfect for when temperatures drop! The solid stitch pattern provides protection from the wind and cold, and is suitable for all ages and genders. The pattern includes five sizes, from newborn to men’s, but also has instructions for adjusting fit so you can work it up at any size and any gauge. For added customization,...
Crochet: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves
The Candy Ridge Mitts has loads of texture and is specifically designed for variegated yarns with very short color changes. Plus, it’s reversible and looks completely different when inside out so you get two unique looks in one pattern! The pattern includes four sizes and has instructions for both fingerless gloves and mittens for even more opt...
Crochet: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves
The Structured Shadows pattern creates a solid and warm accessory that is perfect for combating freezing cold winters. An easy-to-remember repeat offers an interesting visual texture that is suitable for men and women, and the pattern is specifically designed so that the texture is noticeable even with a tweedy or textured yarn.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
In music, a capriccio is a fast and lively piece. The Capriccio Shawl offers the same fun and quick experience, with an easy two-row repeat for the body and a simple edging that ends the piece with a flourish.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Petals on the Pavement Shawl uses simple stitches to create a big impact. Worked from the top down, the pattern features an easy six-row repeat that makes for perfectly mindless crocheting. Stitch markers are used to keep track of increases to minimize the need for counting and the pattern is accessible even to a brand new crocheter.
Crochet: Scarf, Cowl
The Enchanted Rose Cowl is designed to be super tall and squishy, to keep you warm and cozy when the temperatures drop! It’s loaded with texture and the stripes provide a fantastic contrast for whatever colorways you choose.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
A mostly solid pattern with just a bit of mesh, the Spring Thaw Fingerless Gloves are perfect for those freezing cold days where Spring is just a hint of a breeze in the air and Mother Nature can’t seem to make up her mind. Hook it up in a wool/cotton blend for an accessory that works no matter the temperature!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
A semicolon is used when an author could’ve ended a sentence but chose not to. You are the author and the sentence is your life.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Eventide Shawl is specifically designed to highlight the colors and color changes of a hand-dyed gradient. The pattern’s edging is built into the repeat and the pattern also includes instructions for adding a final solid row at any point so you can use up every yard of every color, no guesswork needed.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Murcielago at Midnight is elegant, lacy, and warm, making it the perfect accessory for a night out. Inspired by bat wings, the shawl features five equal-sized sections with a solid spine between each one. It starts out with entirely solid rows and the pattern gets lacier as you work towards the bottom. The top of the shawl is sloped upwards...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Elegant and lacy, the Lavada Fingerless Gloves are the perfect accessory for dressing up any outfit. They’re cool enough to be wearable even in the summer and can be made with just about any yarn - the pattern shines in a tonal or solid, but is still visible with a variegated.
Crochet: Cowl
The Candy Ridge Cowl has loads of texture and is specifically designed for variegated yarns with very short color changes. Plus, the cowl is reversible and looks completely different when inside out so you get two unique looks in one pattern!
Crochet: Cowl
Cool and comfy, the Lavada Cowl is an excellent spring accessory. It’s open and lacy and perfect for adding a pop of color to any outfit. Use two contrast skeins for a color blocked look or just one colorway for an understated elegance. The pattern shines in a tonal or solid, but is still visible with a variegated yarn. In addition, the pattern...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
The Structured Shadows pattern creates a solid and warm accessory that is perfect for combating freezing cold winters. An easy-to-remember repeat offers an interesting visual texture that is suitable for men and women, and the pattern is specifically designed so that the texture is noticeable even with a tweedy yarn. The pattern is adjustable a...
Crochet: Scarf, Cowl
Build the cowl Piece By Piece, with a series of minis in different bases and/or colors. The pattern is beginner-friendly, with just dc, sc, and ch sts, and it’s easily adjustable in length and width. The Piece by Piece Cowl is specifically designed to work with minis, making it ideal for using up scraps and leftovers!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Color Me Crazy Shawl is light enough to be comfortable during the day, but cozy and warm for when temperatures dip at night. Worked from the top down, the triangle-shaped shawl features a three row repeat so that the size is easily adjustable. The pattern is deceptively simple and is designed to be accessible even to a newer crocheter. It’s...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
There’s something so calming about fluffy white clouds, drifting softly in a serene blue sky. Capture that feeling with the Skyward Shawl!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Pick up your hook and prepare to fly down the mountain with the Blackcomb Shawl! Named for the majestic mountain in British Columbia, the pattern creates a gorgeous finished object - but more than that, it’s just plain fun! Like the coordinating Whistler Shawl, the Blackcomb Shawl features a four-row repeat that’s simple to remember, but contai...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Pick up your hook and prepare to fly down the mountain with the Whistler Shawl! Named for the majestic mountain in British Columbia, the pattern creates a gorgeous finished object - but more than that, it’s just plain fun! The Whistler Shawl features a four-row repeat that’s simple to remember, but contains enough variation to keep things inter...
Crochet: Cowl
Simple stitches make a big impact with the Ombre Cowl! The pattern is easy enough to be accessible to a beginner, with the color changes doing most of the work.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Stormchaser Shawl is a top-down shawl designed to look fantastic even with handpainted and highly variegated skeins, though it also has enough visual complexity to shine with a tonal or solid.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Candy Ridge Beanie has loads of texture, making it a great fit for variegated yarns with very short color changes. Plus, the hat is reversible and looks completely different when inside out so you get two unique looks in one pattern! Color choice determines whether the hat is masculine or feminine and sizes range from 12.5” for a preemie or...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
The neat lines of the Obsidian Fingerless Gloves create a classically geometric look. Three sizes are available, ranging from 7” to 8.75”, and the stitch is flexible enough to stretch a bit if needed. Separate instructions are listed for the right and left hands and the pattern also includes the option of adjusting the length of the cuff or sho...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The neat lines of the Obsidian Beanie create a classically geometric look. The hat’s circumference can easily be adjusted up to 4.5” wider or smaller and the pattern includes instructions for making the spirals swirl in either direction.
Crochet: Scarf, Cowl
The neat lines of the Obsidian Cowl & Infinity Scarf create a classically geometric look. The pattern includes specific instructions for hooking up a cowl or infinity scarf as well as details for how to create a custom size. There’s also instructions for making the spirals swirl in either direction.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Structured Shadows pattern creates a solid and warm accessory that is perfect for combating freezing cold winters. An easy-to-remember repeat offers an interesting visual texture that is suitable for men and women, and the pattern is specifically designed so that the texture is noticeable even with a tweedy or textured yarn.
Crochet: Scarf
The Structured Shadows pattern creates a solid and warm accessory that is perfect for combating freezing cold winters. An easy-to-remember repeat offers an interesting visual texture that is suitable for men and women, and the pattern is specifically designed so that the texture is noticeable even with a tweedy or textured yarn. The pattern is ...
Crochet: Cowl
The Heart of a Rockstar Cowl is made with a solid stitch that keeps you warm without adding unnecessary bulk. The unique combination of stitches creates an interesting visual texture for a cowl that is just a little bit different.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Heart of a Rockstar Beanie is made with a solid stitch that keeps your head warm without adding unnecessary bulk. The unique combination of stitches create an interesting visual texture for a beanie that is just a little bit different.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
The Heart of a Rockstar Gloves are made with a solid stitch that keeps fingers warm without adding unnecessary bulk. The unique combination of stitches create an interesting visual texture for gloves that are just a little bit different.
Crochet: Scarf
Delicate leaves fall through the Imprint of Autumn Scarf. The design pairs perfectly with self striping or gradient yarn to showcase gorgeous color changes, and adds just the right amount of warmth for when the weather starts to get cooler. The pattern is beginner friendly and easily adjustable. It’s simple enough to memorize, with just enough ...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Rustic Cabin Shawl is the perfect accessory for when temperatures drop. The mostly solid pattern is warm and cozy, while the texture and openwork create an eye-catching piece that beautifully showcases any color blend.
Crochet: Scarf
The Sleeping Willow Scarf is a lacy scarf geared towards the advanced beginner. Featuring a center of openwork with cascading shells along the sides, it can be worn in a variety of ways and styles. One skein of Sulka Nina is enough for a short scarf perfect for warmer climates, while two skeins creates a super long infinity scarf that’s cozy an...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
The Aish set offers mostly full coverage for warmth, but adds a touch of openwork for style. The pattern is specifically designed to work with variegated and feltable yarns so that the style remains evident even with short color changes or if the yarn felts a bit.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Aish set offers mostly full coverage for warmth, but adds a touch of openwork for style. The pattern is specifically designed to work with variegated and feltable yarns so that the style remains evident even with short color changes or if the yarn felts a bit.
Crochet: Scarf, Cowl
The Aish set offers mostly full coverage for warmth, but adds a touch of openwork for style. The pattern is specifically designed to work with variegated and feltable yarns so that the style remains evident even with short color changes or if the yarn felts a bit.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Tiger Lily Beanie highlights beautiful colors and amazing stitch definition. It features an easy-to-remember pattern that is designed to cut down on counting so you can focus instead on the joy of working with Expression Fiber Arts Pearlescent.
Crochet: Scarf
The Tiger Lily Scarf highlights beautiful colors and amazing stitch definition. It features an easy-to-remember one row repeat that is designed to cut down on counting so you can focus instead on the joy of working with Expression Fiber Arts Pearlescent.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Victorian Masquerade is an exceptionally lacy and elegant shawl that adds a touch of warmth and a wealth of class to any ensemble. A four-row repeat means the shawl can be easily adjusted to any size and gauge, while the openness results in a super quick project that uses a relatively small amount yarn. It’s perfect for last minute gifts an...
Crochet: Scarf
Named for Gennie the alpaca, the Gennie Scarf features super soft yarn and a cozy snuggly pattern that’ll keep you warm when the temperature drops! The pattern is beginner friendly and adjustable, and super mindless and fun to work up.
Crochet: Skirt
A mostly solid pattern with just a bit of mesh, the Spring Thaw Swirl Skirt is reminiscent of those freezing cold days where Spring is just a hint of a breeze in the air. Make it with merino, cashmere, or some other wool for a cozy winter wear or hook it up in bamboo or cotton for the perfect spring fashion statement.
Crochet: Scarf
Create a sweet little accessory with the Candied Darling Scarf! The pattern features a one-row repeat that perfectly highlights the colors in a self-striping skein. It’s beginner friendly and quick to work up, for a fun and easy snack of a project.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Named for the soothing strength of the waves at a Jersey beach, the Heart of the Atlantic combines a neatly geometric mesh with a soft wave-like edging. It’s beginner friendly, using just dc and sc stitches, and is easily adjustable in size.
Crochet: Scarf
Like most seaside attractions, the Seaside Darling Scarf is cheerful and fun, the perfect day off. The pattern is ideal for when you need some instant gratification - it works up quickly and easily, and it’s almost entirely mindless. It’s easily adjustable in width and length so you can work it up in any yarn or weight, to fit any size!
Crochet: Beret, Tam, Beanie, Toque
A mostly solid pattern with just a bit of mesh, the Spring Thaw Beanie is perfect for those freezing cold days where Spring is just a hint of a breeze in the air and Mother Nature can’t seem to make up her mind. Hook it up in a wool/cotton blend for an accessory that works no matter the temperature!
Crochet: Scarf
Build the Exposed Brick Scarf with a series of neat little bricks. The bricks are created with a combination of dc and ch, making the pattern doable for crocheters at every level. It’s easily adjustable in length and width and includes instructions for both a regular or infinity scarf.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Cool and comfy, the Lavada Beanie is an excellent spring accessory. It’s open and lacy and is designed to work with solid or variegated yarns at a variety of weights.
Crochet: Scarf
A mostly solid scarf with just a bit of mesh, the Spring Thaw Scarf is perfect for those freezing cold days where Spring is just a hint of a breeze in the air and Mother Nature can’t seem to make up her mind. Hook it up in a wool/cotton blend for an accessory that works no matter the temperature!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Midnight Shadows Beanie features a simple openwork pattern that is ideal for an adventurous beginner. The pattern offers an easy to remember repeat and is super easy to adjust in both slouchiness and circumference. The pattern includes instructions for both a ribbed and flat brim, and new sizes will be added as soon as they’re out of testing!
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Light and lacy, the Lavada Blanket is perfect for warm spring or summer nights. It offers just enough warmth to keep baby snug, but lets in enough air so that the little one doesn’t get too warm.
Crochet: Scarf
The Midnight Shadows Edged Scarf features a simple openwork pattern that is ideal for an adventurous beginner. The length of the scarf can easily be adjusted by working more repeats and instructions are included for widening the scarf as well. The pattern is fast and easy, with just ten rows to work up, plus the stitch pattern works up beautifu...
Crochet: Scarf
The Midnight Shadows Scarf features a simple openwork pattern that is ideal for an adventurous beginner. The pattern offers an easy to remember six-row repeat and can be easily adjusted for height or length. Plus, the stitch pattern works up beautifully in any yarn weight, so you can make it with any Oink Pigments yarn!
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Don’t compromise comfort for style! Baby alpaca makes the Tammy Gloves unbelievably soft and warm while the elegant design creates a standout accessory that’s perfect for chilly winter outings.
Crochet: Cowl
A close-fitting cowl made out of baby alpaca is what winter should feel like! Soft and exceedingly warm, the Tammy Cowl offers the necessary protection against the cold while still looking elegant.
Crochet: Scarf
The Lavada Scarf uses an easy-to-remember two-row repeat to create a unique standout accessory. It can easily be lengthened and the pattern also includes instructions for widening the scarf, making it a viable option for almost any hook and yarn combination. The stitch pattern is visible in both solid and variegated yarns so you can also use wh...
Crochet: Scarf
The Dreamtime Spring Scarf is a dream to create! The pattern uses only dc and ch stitches, making it accessible even to newer crocheters. It’s easily adjustable and quick to hook up, a perfect springtime project.
Crochet: Scarf
The Color Me Crazy Scarf is bright and airy, perfect for cool summer nights. It’s light enough to be comfortable during the day, but cozy and warm for when temperatures dip at night. The pattern is deceptively simple and is designed to be accessible even to a new beginner. Plus, it works well with any colorway, no matter how variegated!
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
Take inspiration from Daenerys Targaryen! The Mother of Dragons Dice Bag is perfect for anyone who loves gaming, Game of Thrones, or both. Pair it with the custom dyed Dragon’s Eggs mini skein set from Littlebean Loves - Hand Painted Yarn for dice bags that are that perfect match to Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion.
Crochet: Scarf, Cowl
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Crochet: Hanging Ornament
These cute little Peppermint Christmas Ornaments are fast and easy to work up, making them perfect for a last minute project! They use scraps of red and white yarn so they’re an excellent way to use up scraps leftover from other projects.