Pressed Violets shawl: Mohair version
My oldest WIP, the mohair Pressed Violets shawl, is finally finished! What began as a simple experiment quickly turned into something I fell in love with. ❤︎
I started it in January 2025 to test the corrections I made in the updated pattern. That swatch I made was so cute and the fabric was just too lovely to stop, that I decided to crochet a full size shawl.
Yarn Choices for Today’s Crochet
In this post, I share my thoughts on
why yarn choice matters so much in modern crochet,
how yarn affects texture, drape, and structure,
and how crochet yarn preferences have changed from the past to today.
Design Story: Kawoon, My Lucky Sweater
There are some projects that fill you with many happy moments, and my Kawoon is one of them!
Its story began unexpectedly and wouldn’t have happened at all if I hadn’t received the yarn for it by mistake - I didn’t order it. But I was told I could keep it and design something with it!
Sobre La Luna: My Colorway for Malabrigo yarns
In this blog post, I share the story behind Sobre La Luna, my new Malabrigo colorway:
- My first color idea
- The shades I explored
- What I expected from the color
- And what Malabrigo expected from me :)
The Crochet Stitch That Works for Thick Yarn
It is easy to achieve a nice fabric when using an average-weight yarn, but when it comes to lace or bulky yarns, the fabric can become less comfortable to wear, or the crocheting itself can turn into a small pain…
New Ways with Crochet: A Stitch to Try!
There is a stitch in the book that I would probably skip at first glance, because it doesn't look very bold or eye-catching. But in fact, it is extremely useful and often needed in projects: the Twisted Eyelet stitch from Chapter 1.
I don't usually use it on its own, but I love adding it as a gentle row of tiny, airy eyelets. It is very simple! Let’s try it!
From Squares to Sweaters: Leaf Tops Construction
For lovers of technical details!
Turning motifs into tops has been such a joy - and a little puzzle too!
With the Linen and Mint Leaf tops, I started from the Wave top construction, but with some modifications.
In this post, I’ll walk through the changes I made and how I solved the uneven motif shapes.
Filet crochet: from shawl to blanket
I have a question about whether the Zirka shawl pattern can be adapted into a rectangular shape, such as a scarf or a blanket.
There are a few possible methods to transform a triangular piece into a rectangular or square shape in filet crochet.
Pacific and Chocolette
Chocolette and Pacific are calm, comforting shawls to wrap up in: simple to make, easy to wear, and full of quiet texture. They share the same stitch patterns but use different constructions.
In this post, you’ll find:
• How each shawl is constructed
• Tips for adjusting the size
• How to calculate yardage
• Color ideas to inspire you
• A quick tutorial for the X-sc stitch used in both patterns.