by ChiWei | Jun 4, 2020 | Accessories, All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns
The Throwback Wrap, a retro vibes inspired crochet shawl free pattern, brings together a collection of vibrant jewel tones in one stunning piece. This easy, beginner-friendly crochet wrap features a bias construction, modern colorful stripes, and playful twisted...
by ChiWei | Jun 1, 2020 | All Designs, Free Patterns, Home, Knitting
Keep things bright and simple in your home with this modern buffalo plaid knitted blanket. It’s got just enough color to add an accent to a room without feeling too busy. Unlike a quilt, the Terra Blanket is knit up in rows, not pieced together as blocks, which...
by ChiWei | May 1, 2020 | All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns, Home
For I love the idea of using your yarn stash to make baskets to hold your yarn stash. But crocheting a basket BIG enough to hold that blanket you’re working on, that might take a while unless you’re using very chunky yarn. Here’s a way to make a...
by ChiWei | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog
The My Life in Yarn series is a collection of posts that take a look at my personal journey in the fiber crafting world. In January, I shared how I started on this creative path. For February, I’m sharing a quick look at my pattern writing process and workflow....
by ChiWei | Mar 19, 2020 | Accessories, All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns
If you’re a crocheter, loved my Cactus Cowl, and wanted something just for you, then you’ll be happy to see the Desert Dunes Cowl! This crochet cowl pattern uses the same basic construction principles as the Cactus Cowl to create an easy-to-wear and...
by ChiWei | Feb 20, 2020 | Crochet, Tutorials
The foundation single crochet is a stitch that can be used in place of a starting chain. Its ability to allow an on-the-fly decision about project width can save you time and anguish, so let’s take a look at why the foundation single crochet stitch is an...
by ChiWei | Feb 12, 2020 | Blog
In 2020, Lion Brand Yarn is encouraging makers and artists around the world to make a Traveling Afghan, and share more about their lives in the yarn industry using the hashtag #MyLifeinYarn. Personally, I’ll be doing a bit of reflection, a bit of cleanup, a lot...
by ChiWei | Feb 5, 2020 | Accessories, All Designs, Free Patterns, Knitting
The Cactus Cowl knitting pattern walks you through making a bandana cowl, a triangle shawl without the triangle shawl ends. This makes it a warm and chunky winter neckerchief without all the extra bulkiness of those dangling ends and tassels! Don’t get me wrong,...
