*7 Textured Snowflake Potholders*Dear Crochet Friend, Create 7 different snowflake potholders with your choice of two options--use a single color which works up super fast or the dramatic 2-color version with a white snowflake against a solid color background.  Double sided, the textured snowflake design is formed by dropped dc stitches worked in front loop of stitch 2 rows below.  Made using worsted yarn in your choice of cotton or acrylic.  Each potholder is about 8" square.  Written instructi ...Continue Reading

*Textured Tiles Afghan (above)**Closeup of Textured Tiles Baby Afghan (above)**Granada Afghan (above)*  *Really EASY Mosaic Crochet Afghan Patterns*Dear Crochet Friend,I know these afghans look hard to make, but they are SO, SO easy!  Your friends will be amazed when they see what you have created.  They are made using our signature sc in back lp and a dropped dc st worked in front lp of st 2 rows below (which forms the design)....similar in technique to the old-time vintage Native American Navajo afghans ...Continue Reading

*P O P U L A R Afghan Crochet Patterns*I'd like to reintroduce you to some of our most popular afghan crochet patterns, in case you haven't ordered yours yet.  There's projects here for baby, child and adult size afghans, plus a delightful car seat set.Most of these afghan patterns feature our popular sc in back lp and dropped dc in front lp of st 2 rows below (which forms the design).  This technique is so fun and very addictive to do.  I've had many customers tell me they only do these kind of afghans n ...Continue Reading

*CLASSIC AFGHAN Crochet Patterns*Diamond Duchess, Diamond Jubilee, and Wildwood FlowerThese timeless classics never go out of style.  They were first published in pattern sheet form in the mid 1980's and they are just as relevant today as then.  We now offer them in a color printed booklet that will be mailed to you, or an instant download which you will receive via email link immediately after payment.They were all created by the same designer, who liked a crochet challenge.  It's not that the stitches a ...Continue Reading

Endless Hearts Baby, Child and Adult Size Afghans   Captive Heart Afghan and PillowRomantic Rose Afghan and PillowHearts at Home Afghan and Pillows*Check out our Heart Themed Afghan Crochet Patterns*Over 30 years ago we came out with our first heart-themed crochet afghan pattern, SweetHeart.  Today, it is still a very popular timeless classic.Hearts are such a beloved theme for afghans, that throughout the years we designed even more.  Shown here are a selection.  Most have an adult size, a baby ...Continue Reading

 It's true I dearly love to design doll clothes. Perhaps I'm a fashion designer in disguise! I try to create crocheted clothes that resemble sewn designs with all their intricacies. Here are some of my most popular doll crochet patterns in case you've missed them in the past. I know the little girls in your life will appreciate it!  They're available as instant downloads, or printed versions mailed to you. The links below go to the downloads, but you can find links to the printed versions on my home page. Caro ...Continue Reading

Afghan (above), poncho (below)*Diamond Squares Poncho and Afghan*Dear Crochet Friend, Make this textured poncho and matching afghan using just single and double crochet stitches.  To form the design, sc are worked in back loop of stitch and dc are worked in front loop of stitch 2 rows below. It's SO easy to do.  Poncho can be made with or without cowl collar.Pattern includes written instructions plus optional graphs to make a one-size-fits-most poncho plus a bonus 45 1/2 X 74 1/4 inch afghan  Made using w ...Continue Reading

 *Romantic Rhapsody Afghan and Pillow*I've had requests to reissue this out of print pattern from the early 1990's into a downloadable pdf as well as a digest-sized printed version, and finally I'm happy to say I accomplished this project!  Pattern includes crochet instructions to make a 44 x 62 1/2 inch afghan and a 12 inch square pillow.  Made from worsted weight yarn.  Includes written pattern as well as optional graphs.  Design is formed by sc in back loop of stitch and dc in front loop ...Continue Reading

Afghan (above), poncho (below)*Diamond Squares Poncho and Afghan*Dear Crochet Friend, Make this textured poncho and matching afghan using just single and double crochet stitches.  To form the design, sc are worked in back loop of stitch and dc are worked in front loop of stitch 2 rows below. It's SO easy to do.  Poncho can be made with or without cowl collar.Pattern includes written instructions plus optional graphs to make a one-size-fits-most poncho plus a bonus 45 1/2 X 74 1/4 inch afghan  Made using w ...Continue Reading

* 18" Doll Crochet Patterns fromshadylane.com**Check out my American Girl and 18" Doll Crochet Pattern Section*For many years I have loved creating crochet outfits for AG/18" dolls.  I started out doing outfits for my daughter Stephanie's doll, and she is now 32 years old (so you can see it has been a LONG time)!  One of my favorite creations is the Waterfall Wardrobe shown above.  I love that style of vest/sweater for adults, and thought how trendy it would be on a doll!  I'm currentl ...Continue Reading