*Baby and Child Size Afghan Crochet Patterns*Check out our Noah's Ark designs which seem to be eternally popular for a baby nursery. These are all made in our popular sc and dropped dc sts (which forms the design).  Some people have thought the design was made with popcorn sts, *but it's not! * The sc is worked in the back lp of the st, and the dc is worked in the front lp of the st 2 rows below.  It's really very easy and works up quickly.  Some have thought these afghans were afghan stitch (Tu ...Continue Reading

           *Easy Sailboats Afghan Crochet Pattern Booklet*Dear Crochet Friend,This adorable afghan features rows of sporty sailboats made using our popular sc in back lp of st, with a dc in front lp of st 2 rows below, which forms the design.  If you've never used this easy technique, check out the how-to video on my website for step-by-step instructions.  It's easy-peasy!The large afghan (70" x 54") is made using worsted weight yarn; the small afghan suitable ...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

*Modern Fashions for American Girl and 18" Dolls*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 34 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 list goes on.  So you really do get many item instructions in one outfit pattern so you don't ...Continue Reading

Captive Heart AfghanCaptive Heart Afghan CloseupCaptive Heart AfghanDear Crochet Friend,Includes instructions to make a large size afghan in 2 sizes, a baby afghan and pillow*. *Large size afghan worked in worsted weight yarn in two sizes--lengthwise version approx. 49" x 71" and crosswise version approx. 50" x 70". Baby size is worked with baby yarn and measures approx. 31" x 43'. 14" square pillow is worked using worsted weight yarn*. *Includes written instructions plus an optional graph. ...Continue Reading

Endless Hearts Afghan*ENDLESS HEARTS AFGHAN*Dear Crochet Friend, These hearts fit together perfectly to create a sweet cover-up for all ages.  The tessellating heart design is quickly formed with a double crochet in front loop of stitch 2 rows below...it's not popcorns!  Crochet pattern includes instructions to make a child size afghan, plus two sizes each of baby and adult sized afghans.  Made from baby/sport/DK or worsted weight yarn.See my website for a video how-to featuring the droppe ...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

 Choo Choo Train Afghan Crochet Pattern for ALL Ages.Adult, Child, Baby Size InstructionsDear Crochet Friend,Here is a realistic crochet design for the train enthusiast of all ages.  Easy to make using just single and double crochet stitches.  Old fashioned steam engine puffing smoke, coal car, box car and caboose topped with train tracks and train signals are featured. The design is formed by dropped dc stitches worked in front lp of stitch 2 rows below.  If you are not familiar with this stitch, se ...Continue Reading

*Baby Toys Afghan* with contrasting color toy outlines*Baby Toys Afghan*with contrasting color toy outlines*Baby Toys Afghan*quicker version made with a solid color panel *Baby Toys Afghan*quicker version made with a solid color panel *Baby Toys Afghan*Dear Crochet Friend, Frequently I am asked for more dropped dc afghans without fringe.  So I devised this technique that is worked "in the round" (even though it ends up square) using the dropped dc stitch (which is SO easy).  Previously I d ...Continue Reading

Kitty Cat Afghan (above)Kitty Cat Afghan Closeup (above)*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 h ...Continue Reading