*Howling Wolf Afghan* Dear Crochet Friend, I've long wanted to design crochet afghans featuring animals of the northwoods amid Native American themes.  This is the first in a series called "Howling Wolf Afghan."  Approximate size is 45" x 59" and it's worked using worsted weight yarn.  I used Hobby Lobby's "I Love this Yarn" but you can easily substitute any worsted weight yarn in 3 shades of blue with a pop of orange and forest green. Create this one-of-a-kind afgh ...Continue Reading

*Native AmericanPlacemats & Table Runners* Dear Crochet Friend, I love designing Native American themed items using the dropped dc stitch.  It lends itself to so many possibilities.  These unique placemats and table runners are a great gift idea and a good portable project to take along. Create these Southwest 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 ...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 t ...Continue Reading

*Native AmericanPlacemats & Table Runners* Dear Crochet Friend, I love designing Native American themed items using the dropped dc stitch.  It lends itself to so many possibilities.  These unique placemats and table runners are a great gift idea and a good portable project to take along. Create these Southwest 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 ...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 t ...Continue Reading

*Native American Potholders* Dear Crochet Friend, I love designing Native American themed items using the dropped dc stitch.  It lends itself to so many possibilities.  These unique double-thickness potholders are a great gift idea and a good portable project to take along....perfect for hot summer days too as it is a small project and won't "cover your lap" on hot days like an afghan does. Create these Southwest Native American themes using just single and double crochet sts.  The des ...Continue Reading

*Teddy Bear Portrait Afghan* I've long wanted to do a teddy bear afghan with a large bear in the center.  All my others have smaller bears, usually in rows.  Here is something different!  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 t ...Continue Reading

*Native American Dishcloths* Dear Crochet Friend,   Make these 7 designs for a colorful addition to your home decor.  Dishcloths are made using DK or sport weight cotton yarn.  Designs are formed by the cleverly placed dc sts that are worked in the front lp of the st 2 rows below.  Five of the designs have color changes that are done at the beginning of rnds, so you are only working with one color at a time.  The remaining 2 designs require color changes within the rnd, carrying t ...Continue Reading

*Teddy Bear Portrait Afghan* I've long wanted to do a teddy bear afghan with a large bear in the center.  All my others have smaller bears, usually in rows.  Here is something different!  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 t ...Continue Reading

*Native American Dishcloths* Dear Crochet Friend,   Make these 7 designs for a colorful addition to your home decor.  Dishcloths are made using DK or sport weight cotton yarn.  Designs are formed by the cleverly placed dc sts that are worked in the front lp of the st 2 rows below.  Five of the designs have color changes that are done at the beginning of rnds, so you are only working with one color at a time.  The remaining 2 designs require color changes within the rnd, carrying t ...Continue Reading