This beginner’s crocheted infinity scarf was made for Dontatello using leftover yarn from my stash. It’s a really easy introduction to making infinity scarves, with just really simple stitches. I only used double crochet, slip stitch, and chain stitch. Here at Kiku Corner, we love infinity scarves and have plenty of other designs you can […]
Clothing and Style
Canadian Design: Handwoven Textiles by Dani Ortman
Dani Ortman designs and weaves her gorgeous handwoven textiles on a loom. She is involved in all parts of the process, including dying, spinning, and weaving to produce these scarves. Dani also started experimenting with home grown dyes and planted a dye garden this past summer, successfully growing her own indigo plants.
DIY: Super Cozy Striped Cowl and Free Pattern
I designed this super cozy knit striped cowl for Donatello’s first Canadian winter last year. You see, he is from Colombia, a beautiful country with beautiful weather. I had to create something so warm that he wouldn’t feel the cold. I didn’t expect the polar vortex, but at least I created the most toasty winter warmer out there. […]
DIY: Lacy Grey Crocheted Cowl and Free Pattern
Our mom taught Tomiko and me to crochet way back when we were kids. I was just seven or so and I wanted to crochet a blanket for one of my dolls. I was just trying to make a rectangle in single crochet stitches, but I was having issues – what I made instead was […]
Canadian Design: Azure Design Jewelry by Anastassia Selezneva
Azure Design is a jewelry line by Anastassia Selezneva. A self-taught jewelry designer, Anastassia Selezneva creates stunning pieces of jewelry including rings, pendants and statement necklaces. She incorporates beautiful stones like pink topaz, dreamy moonstones, or shimmering Labradorite in gold or silver wire to fashion statement jewelry pieces. I’m not one for super sparkly pieces […]