I am thrilled to introduce the latest pattern for the Dare To Be Cozy Cardigan! This cardigan design emerged spontaneously, unplanned but destined to become something special. When the wonderful team at Durable Yarn approached me to test their new Durable Dare yarn, I was genuinely grateful. I casually mentioned that I envisioned crafting an oversized cardigan with their yarn. Upon receiving the yarn, I committed to the idea and began experimenting with various half-double crochet variations—one of my favorite basic stitches. After several iterations, I arrived at a final stitch pattern variation that captivated me. This variation not only aligns with my vision for the oversized cardigan but also…

Hello, fellow crochet enthusiasts! I am excited to share something special with you today – the Fusion Sweater. Imagine this: I couldn’t decide whether to make it with stripes or color blocks, so I combined both ideas! This pattern will guide you through the process of creating your own Fusion Sweater, step by step. Even if the construction is new to you, I hope you will find the instructions easy to follow, making your crochet project easier. I have also created a video tutorial to provide a more comprehensive understanding and visual demonstration. You can find the link at the end of this post. So, get your hooks and yarn…

In 2018, when I started designing crochet stuff, I made the first Starry Night Blouse. It was my first year doing this. I feel like my best designs come from back then because I was more into making things and less into writing down how to do it. Writing patterns is tough. Sometimes it’s hard to explain in words how to crochet something. It’s not because it’s too hard to make, but explaining it can be wordy and tricky. Making a crochet or knitting pattern that’s clear and easy to follow is not easy. Anyway, this year, with the help of the awesome folks at Expression Fiber Arts, I crocheted…