Saturday, July 23, 2022

Granny square tote bag

 

I’ve been crocheting tons of these round center grannysquare and have massed quite a few of them.  I started making somethings out of these few squares and here is one of my favorite projects, a granny square bag!  I love it!  Did I mentioned I love it!  I love it so much I made another and will be posting photos of it very soon.  






Monday, July 18, 2022

Round center granny square

 


FREE PATTERN FOR ROUNDED CROCHET GRANNY SQUARE

Foundation Chain:  Chain 5, connect both ends to form a circle
Row 1:  chain 4, dc inside circle and chain 1.  *dc inside circle and chain 1.  
Repeat * 5 more times.  Slip stitch on chain 3 from the beginning to complete round.
Row2:  chain 3, insert 3dc in the next chain 1 space, chain 1
* insert 3 dc in next chain 1 space, chain 1
Repeat * 4 more times, insert 3dc in next chain 1 space.  Complete row with slip stitch.
Row 3:  chain 3, insert 3 dc, chain 3, 3dc in next chain 1 space.
Insert 3dc in next chain 1 space
Insert 3dc, chain 3, 3dc in next chain 1 space (2nd corner completed)
Insert 3dc in next chain 1 space
Insert 3dc, chain 3, 3dc in next chain 1 space (3rd corner completed)
Insert 3dc in next chain 1 space
Insert 3dc, chain 3, 3dc in next chain 1 space (4th corner completed
Insert 2dc in next chain 1 space
Complete granny square with a slip stitch




Sunday, July 17, 2022

Yarn winder

 

This yarn winder has some aged to it but it still works as intended.  I do remember paying about $7 bucks for it.  I wonder how much it is now with this inflation that everyone is suffering from.





Saturday, July 16, 2022

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Rasta inspired crochet halter top

 

Some pieces you make for comfort… and some pieces you make to say something.

This crochet halter top? Yeah… this one speaks.

Inspired by the bold and powerful colors of the Rasta palette—red, gold, green, and black—this piece carries a whole energy of its own. Each stripe flows into the next, creating a rhythm that feels alive, vibrant, and unapologetically expressive.

I wanted this design to feel strong, but still feminine.

So I kept the structure simple, a classic halter silhouette, but added a lace-up front detail to give it that extra edge. It’s adjustable, flattering, and just a little bit daring. The black trim pulls everything together, grounding the colors while still letting them shine.

And let’s talk about the feeling when creating this…

There’s something about working with these colors that hits different. As the rows build, red into gold, gold into green, it almost feels like you’re telling a story through color alone. No words needed.

This isn’t just a top.

It’s a statement piece. It’s culture. It’s creativity without limits.

Whether it’s worn at a festival, on a summer day, or just because you feel like standing out—this piece was made to be seen.

And honestly?

That’s what I love most about crochet.

You’re not just making clothes…you’re creating something that carries energy, intention, and personality in every stitch.









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