This is a warm and fuzzy möbius cowl that is worked in a basketweave stitch. Basketweave looks woven, and you can alter it so that it looks like it has been woven with larger or smaller warps and wefts. The basketweave stitch looks fancy but it’s really easy once you figure out the front-post double crochet […]
Clothing and Style
DIY: Silky Fleece-Lined Triangle Scarf
Fleece is so warm and cozy, but it’s not always the most stylish. To add some glamour and warmth around my neck this winter, I paired a beautiful silky white and black scarf with some very practical fleece. This is a triangle scarf, which I usually wear tied around my neck with a big knot at the […]
DIY: Leather Card Holder
On weekdays, I haul a ridiculously huge purse back and forth from work to hold my lunch, study materials, water, and what feels like half of my apartment. On the weekends, I prefer to carry a lighter load. All I need is a few cards and coins so I designed this cute little card holder with my new […]
DIY: Giant Snowball Crocheted Winter White Cowl and Free Pattern
This is a warm, woolly cowl that I crocheted last year. Crocheting with a double strand of yarn makes each stitch thicker and more stiff than a single strand, and that’s what gives this cowl a bit of structure and holds it up around your neck. It works up very quickly because of the thick […]
DIY: Luxe Fuchsia Seed Stitch Cowl and Free Pattern
I have been looking for the perfect cowl knitting pattern for ages, but I couldn’t find one that had everything I needed. It had to snugly fit my neck and be warm enough for the Canadian winter, but also fancy enough to wear at the office. So I designed one for myself using some curious yarn […]