*Howling Wolf Afghan*Dear Crochet Friend,It's a hit! Husbands and sons are raving about our new Howling Wolf Afghan crochet design. One woman told me her husband saw it, and asked for it...then her son got wind of it and wanted his own afghan too! Get started now on your new winter project! You know many times it's so hard to find something suitable to make for a man...but this is it! And the great thing is, it will work equally well for all our feminine wolf lovers too! I've long wanted to design crochet afghans featu ...Continue Reading

Camouflage Cover-Ups Afghans, Car Seat Cover, Hat  Stars, Diamonds Car Seat BlanketsHearts Car Seat Blankets  * Car Seat Cover Crochet Patterns**Dear Crochet Friends, Sometimes you just want a smaller, quicker baby project than the usual afghan  These small blankets are just the ticket!  They are good "take along" projects and work up fast...great for a last minute shower gift.  They are like miniature afghans, but with two "holes" for a seat belt to fit through.  Or b ...Continue Reading

*More Downloadable Crochet Pattern Booklets*Dear Crochet Friend,Here are two more afghan and pillow combos that I have transferred from printed form to electronic downloads.*Phoenix Afghan and Pillow* was originally published in the mid 1990's.  It features Native American geometric designs that are worked using our sc in back lps and dc in front lp of st 2 rows below to form the design.  The pattern instructions are given in written format row by row, or there is a graph that you can follow--your choice.  ...Continue Reading

*Potholders, Dishcoths and More Kitchen Crochet Patterns*Dear Crochet Friends,These are so practical, and make great gifts too.  All are available as instant downloads so you can get started right away.  All but dishcloths are also available as a printed digest-size booklet mailed to you via the post office.*Native American Potholders, #117. *These 7 creations inspired by Native American and Southwest themes will make a colorful addition to your kitchen decor.  Great gift idea too!  The double thickn ...Continue Reading

*Downloadable Crochet Pattern Booklets*Dear Crochet Friend,I've been busy transferring printed booklets to electronic download format.  Many people like the convenience of getting an immediate copy so they can get started right away.  And of course our overseas customers can save on postage and delivery time.I started out with some southwestern Native American themed subjects.  I love this type of afghan, especially as a gift for a man.  Of course they're fine for women too, but it's a bit harder to ...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 American Girl and similarly sized 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)!You'll see as you use my crochet patterns that I like to include all the accessories too....for example, shoes, boots, hats, hats or headwear, purses, and the l ...Continue Reading

   * Ponchos that also include matching afghans* Dear Crochet Friend,The two pattern books, Taos and Tribal Traditions, each include instructions to make a poncho as well as a matching afghan....two projects for the price of one!Created with traditional Native American themes using just single and double crochet sts.  The design is formed by a dc in front loop of st 2 rows below.  Sc are worked in back lp of st.  Each row is worked on one side and all color changes are made at the begi ...Continue Reading

Waterfall Wardrobe for American Girl or similar-sized 18 inch dollsI'm really pleased with how this set turned out.  It's one of my most popular doll crochet instruction booklets.I have admired the waterfall/cascade vest, sweaters and jackets fashion trend of recent years and decided my doll needed her own version!  The Vest and Leggings outfit includes instructions for the long vest, leggings, boot, hat with corkscrew trim and the unusual beaded neck wrap (beads are worked in as you crochet).  The Jacket ...Continue Reading

*Kitty Cat Afghan*I've long wanted to do an afghan for cat lovers, and here is the result.  This huge huggable, sweet charmer will win the heart of your little one.I designed it using worsted weight baby yarn so it would work up a bit faster than the usual baby yarn.  I love the soft worsted weight baby yarns that are being made today.The design is created by the dropped dc stitch worked in the front loop of the stitch 2 rows below.  Check out the video on my website to see just how easy this technique is ...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