Designinga swatch and tape measure lie on an open design journal, the edge of a crochet coaster and a computer keyboard can also be seen in shot.

My design process: from Idea to Draft

How I take a good idea and turn it into a draft pattern.

DesigningMy design process: from inspiration to final idea.

My design process: from inspiration to final idea.

An example of how I develop my inspirations into full design ideas.

Designinghat and its chart. text reads vector charting for crochet

Preview Lesson of Vector Charting for Crochet

We are LOVING running our first online course Vector Charting for Crochet.  Starting at the beginning, we are covering how to make crochet charts in Indesign and Inkscape for print and online patt...

DesigningManipulating Crochet Stitch Patterns - using washi tape

Manipulating Crochet Stitch Patterns - using washi tape

  Crochet charts and washi tape?! Who doesn't love a washi-tape tip?  

Designingarm and side of a woman set against background of field wearing a lace crochet top (Shepherds purse tee)

Crochet and Drape

Drape is the way in which any fabric flows.  Because of the way in which a crochet fabric is constructed, it can lend itself to stiffer fabric than knitting.  This is great for things like bowls, b...