Welcome, friends!
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I LOVE cats. So much so that we have an even dozen cats here at Casa Wilson. We have some we’ve raised from kittens, some rescues, and quite a few retired breeders. And when you have cats, you tend to[…]
It’s been a long time since I made my first doily rug and I felt maybe it was time to do another. As always, I returned to the Lion Brand Hometown yarn because it’s super bulky and super soft under bare feet. This time, I opted for a[…]
The most important tool in the art of crochet is the crochet hook. For such a simple thing, though, it sure causes a lot of confusion. Why does it look like that? Why are there so many sizes? Which hook goes with which yarn? Hopefully, this article can[…]
When creating patterns, some people like to use written instructions. Some prefer a diagram, using different symbols to indicate which stitches are which. The first time I ran across a crochet diagram or graph, I was confused. I had to go look up what the symbols meant and[…]
When I first started to crochet, I would start out making a blanket and about halfway through, I would look at it and wonder, “Is it too big?” or “Should I make this larger?” Well, as I kept crocheting and learning, I realized that I wasn’t the only[…]
As promised, I’m back today with a new free pattern. Just in time for Halloween, you can DIY your own witch hat. This one is very simple and works up quickly in a nice worsted weight yarn. It’s a versatile piece, able to be worn in a dozen[…]
Ever since I was a kid, I have been fascinated with mermaids. My father, a Navy man and seafarer from way back, used to tell me old sea stories about sea monsters and mermaids. The first time I saw a manatee, my father was ready with a story[…]
My crochet beginnings go all the way back to 1972, when my mother first set out to teach me to crochet. It did not go very well, I have to admit. My mother didn’t have a lot of patience for my fumbling and I became easily frustrated. Two[…]
I had a skein of Red Heart Peacock ombre yarn left over from another project, so I decided to do something with it. I had a little time to kill and a G hook on the table…and…well, this is the result. It’s a very simple pattern and makes[…]
There was a long period of time during which all my friends were having babies. Since I love to crochet, I decided that they would all receive a nice baby afghan from me, the future Auntie Trish. I first made this afghan in blue, for a friend at[…]
