Latest Posts

Crochet Patterns

The Crossroad Shawl

I love texture – I’m not sure if you can tell from my shawl pattern, but texture is one of my favorite design elements. I also adore post stitches – they can provide such rich detail to crocheted items. In designing this shawl, I wanted to use post stitches but somehow get them on the […]

Free Patterns

Mamaw’s Log Cabin Square

Hi! I’m Laura of @lost_boys_crochet and I’m guest hosting on Serena’s blog today. When asked if I wanted to participate in the Charity Cozy MAL hosted by Noor’s Knits and Knitting with Chopsticks, I immediately said yes. Giving back, especially for the non-proift Cure Childhood Cancer, is something that I strive to do as a […]

Free Patterns

The Honeycomb Tunisian Square

My good friend Alea (@thescarvingartist) and I are participating in the Charity Cozy MAL hosted by Noor’s Knits and Knitting with Chopsticks in the month of October. This is fun Make-a-Long (MAL) and proceeds from the purchase of the pattern will go to the non-profit Cure Childhood Cancer. Alea designed the HoneyComb square, a Tunisian […]

Crochet for Beginners

How to Make Tassels!

I love tassels! They are a fun and cute finishing touch to so many shawl patterns. Initially when I started making them for shawls, I found them so intimidating! I was worried that they would be uneven, or lumpy-bumpy. I finally found a hack I really liked that makes making them fun and easy! The […]

Crochet Patterns

The Convergence Shawl

As a designer,  there are some designs that really speak to you – and that you are unbelievably proud of making.  The Convergence Shawl is one of those designs for me.  I was super pleased with how it turned out – and it was exactly as I envisioned it!  One of my favorite parts of this […]

Crochet Patterns

The Carisma Shawl

Are you looking for a beginner friendly Tunisian Crochet Pattern? This is the perfect pattern for newbies or folks who are looking for a fun and quick make! The best thing about this pattern is that it is lightweight with lovely drape, yet super cozy! You can purchase this pattern here on Ravelry, or here […]

Crochet Patterns

The Corinthian Shawl

Sometimes as I’m designing, I fall in love with a certain detail or texture and I try to figure out how to add it my design. In this case, I was working with linked stitches and discovered how much I liked the Linked Double Treble (LDtr). This stitch is worked over two stitches and creates […]

Crochet for Beginners, Crochet Patterns

The Sweet Spot Shawl

I love Tunisian Crochet – and my favorite stitch is the Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks). This stitch perfectly combines knitting and crochet and I find the repetitive movements very meditative. I’ve combined the Tks with the Extended Tunisian Knit Stitch (ETks) to create a lovely, simple and beginner friendly shawl. There is even a YouTube […]