by ChiWei | Jun 10, 2018 | All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns, Garments, My Favorites, Spring, Summer
The Wildflowers Tunic top is a bit of a different thing for me, since I don’t normally make or wear anything lacy, preferring the more casual look. But I’ve had a particular stitch in mind for a while and finally decided to pair it with a simpler pattern...
by ChiWei | Jun 6, 2018 | All Designs, Free Patterns, Knitting
When you want a quick scrapbuster project to tide you over to the next big project, this fun Parquet Square knitting pattern might just be the thing! Way back earlier this year, I had signed up to participate in the Harmony Blanket Knit-Along with Marie from...
by ChiWei | May 29, 2018 | All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns, Garments, Spring, Summer
You know that feeling of just waking up to sunshine, have no specific plans for the day, and just want to throw on something casual but fun and see where the day takes you? That was the idea behind the Monterey Bay striped top, both in it’s finished feel and in...
by ChiWei | May 11, 2018 | Accessories, All Designs, Free Patterns, Knitting, My Favorites
When I went to NY in January for Lion Brand’s #LBBloggerBash, I was gifted two skeins of this beautiful silk yarn in vibrant hues of purple, fuschia and blue. I wasn’t sure what to do with just 2 small skeins of yarn, but it turned into a long and...
by ChiWei | Apr 15, 2018 | Accessories, Crochet, My Favorites, Summer, Tutorials
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to crochet with raffia, if you’ve wondered if it will hurt your hands, or if you can make it bend to your will, then keep reading to hear about my own experiences crocheting with this fun paper medium! When I get...
by ChiWei | Feb 12, 2018 | All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns, Kids & Toys
This here is Kelvin, the first of 5 cute and funny monster zipper pouches that would make a great gift for any kid to hold her treasures. Especially as we near Easter, how fun would this monster zipper pouch be as a fun, alternative Easter basket! As with most of my...
by ChiWei | Jan 31, 2018 | Crochet, DIY, Tutorials
These DIY crochet size markers are lightweight, easy to make, and are a great little gift idea for the crocheter in your life! They don’t take a lot of materials to make, and you can whip up several sets in an evening, which can make for a wonderful sense of...
by ChiWei | Jan 20, 2018 | Home, Knitting
I had seen so many gorgeous photos of those huge, squishy, unbelievably chunky knit blankets all over the internet and I finally have one all to myself, thanks to the team at Ohhio for sending me an Ohhio Braid Blanket DIY Kit for review. I received free product for...
