Business Recap

November 2024 Recap

Welcome back to my "what a crochet designer makes in a month" series. If you are new to the blog, each month of 2024 I am giving you a general breakdown of my financials as a small, independent crochet designer and maker as I think transparency in our craft is valuable. So, if you are… Continue reading November 2024 Recap

Accessories & Bags, Free Patterns, Patterns

Coffeehouse Cup Cozies: FREE Crochet Pattern

Crochet cup cozies are some of my favorite things to make when I don't have a lot of motivation for a larger project. They are fast to make (making you feel like you actually got something done, even if you don't have much time or motivation to crochet), are a great stash busting project for… Continue reading Coffeehouse Cup Cozies: FREE Crochet Pattern

Business Recap

October 2024 Recap

Welcome back to my "what a crochet designer makes in a month" series. If you are new to the blog, each month of 2024 I am giving you a general breakdown of my financials as a small, independent crochet designer and maker as I think transparency in our craft is valuable. So, if you are… Continue reading October 2024 Recap

Business Recap

August & September 2024 Recap

Welcome back to my "what a crochet designer makes in a month" series. If you are new to the blog, each month of 2024 I am giving you a general breakdown of my financials as a small, independent crochet designer and maker. My original goal was to make a post every month, but between summer… Continue reading August & September 2024 Recap

Accessories & Bags, Patterns

Patch of Asters Bag Crochet Pattern

If you are looking for a crochet pattern for an adorable tote bag, made with a modern take on a sunburst square motif, then this bag featuring my signature double front post double crochet stitch is for you! Made with 13 Garden Party Squares, this crochet bag pattern has a whole lot of texture and… Continue reading Patch of Asters Bag Crochet Pattern

Business Recap

June & July 2024 Recap

Welcome back to my "what a crochet designer makes in a month" series. If you are new to the blog, each month of 2024 I am giving you a general breakdown of my financials as a small, independent crochet designer and maker. However, my brain seemed to take a vacation last month, and I forgot… Continue reading June & July 2024 Recap

Tutorials, Techniques, & How-Tos

Standing Double Crochet: Stitch Tutorial

Do you ever struggle with neat, clean edges when working in turned rows of double crochet stitches? Or maybe you just don't like the look of the chain seam when working in joined rounds. Well, today I have a way to help minimize the wonky edges and noticeable seams when working with double crochet stitches… Continue reading Standing Double Crochet: Stitch Tutorial

Business Recap

May 2024 Recap

Welcome back to my "what a crochet designer makes in a month" series. If you are new to the blog, each month of 2024 I am being transparent and giving you a general breakdown of my financials as a crochet designer and maker. I was tired of seeing people all over social media saying, "passive… Continue reading May 2024 Recap

Free Patterns, Patterns, Shawls, Cowls, & Scarves

Rustic Summer Asymmetrical Shawl: FREE Crochet Pattern

With a lightweight yarn and drapey, semi-open stitch pattern, the Rustic Summer Asymmetrical Shawl crochet pattern is great for those cool spring and early summer nights. This free pattern is worked on the bias and is perfect for advanced beginners!

Business Recap

April 2024 Recap

For those new to the blog, this year I decided to publicly document what a crochet designer makes to show the ups and downs of selling crochet. The goal has been to create discussions within the community and understand what it takes to sell in the current market. We are inundated with messages all over… Continue reading April 2024 Recap