Learning a new crochet technique can be tricky. Take the guesswork out of Tunisian Crochet when you pick up my newly published book, The Tunisian Crochet Handbook: A Beginner’s Guide!
[Read more…]Kensington Tote Bag – Tunisian Crochet Purse Tutorial
Need a quick and easy project to learn Tunisian crochet? Baby, you’re in luck! Meet the Kensington Tote Bag, a FREE Tunisian crochet tote bag pattern from The Tunisian Crochet Handbook!
My very first book, The Tunisian Crochet Handbook, is chock full of fun patterns that are super easy, even for beginners. The Kensington Tote Bag is one of those patterns! Made with chunky yarn and a large hook, you’ll finish in no time. And, with a bit of yarn leftover, you can start your next one. Keep scrolling for the free Kensington Tote Bag tutorial.
[Read more…]Harper Bucket Bag, a free crochet summer drawstring bag pattern
Put yourself in a boho frame of mind when you make the Harper Bucket Bag, a free crochet pattern designed in collaboration with Lion Brand.
My quest for crafting the perfect summer essentials will never end. I love making fun accessories and wearables when the weather heats up. The Harper Bucket Bag was inspired by the latest trends in raffia purses, but I’ve never been a huge raffia fan. Enter my new favorite yarn, Rewind from Lion Brand, and the Harper Bucket Bag is here. Incorporating traditional AND Tunisian crochet, this is one project you won’t want to put down.
[Read more…]Haze Handbag, FREE Crochet Pattern
Pink. Faux. Fur. Handbag. Need I say more? Crochet the new Haze Handbag, a FREE pattern designed in collaboration with JOANN.
What’s the fun in crochet if you can’t experiment a little? I’ve always been drawn to practical designs like afghans and scarves when designing, but I like to let my inner child take the reins every once in a while. Enter the Haze Handbag – stylish, fun, and surprisingly functional. Make it today with Lion Brand Go For Faux Thick & Quick yarn from JOANN.
[Read more…]The Catalina Tote, a striped summer bag with metal accents
Carry all of your summer essentials in the new Catalina Tote, a FREE crochet pattern from TLYCBlog!
When the gloriously long days of summer finally hit, I find myself reaching for the brighter side of my yarn stash. That includes lots of hot pink, deep copper, and sunny orange. I pulled my summer color palette together for the new Catalina Tote, a colorful tote bag designed in collaboration with Yarnspirations! Keep scrolling for the FREE crochet pattern!
[Read more…]Fresh Market Tote, a Simple Crochet Market Bag
Familiar stitches are constructed in a new way to build the perfect market bag, the Fresh Market Tote!
Three cheers to my friends at JOANN Stores for inspiring this fun summer project. I’m a huge fan of farmer’s markets and love using reusable bags. So, why not make one? I’m excited to share this FREE pattern as well as the accompanying video tutorial for the Fresh Market Tote.