‘Tis the spookiest time of year and that means time for a crochet Halloween costume! One of my favorite makes is a crochet cat bow that can be worn as a fashion accessory or used as a decoration. I’ll confess that I don’t always dress up in full costume for Halloween. However, I like to…
Easy Crochet Burp Cloth Pattern
Welcome to 2021! It seems like there will be a lot of babies this year (well, at least with the folks I know) and I’ve got to churn out some baby gifts, stat! I don’t have time to make EVERYONE a blanket, so next best thing are easy, durable, and beautiful crochet burp cloths. ‘Cause…
DIY Holiday Pompom Wreath with Crochet Bow
This year I’m living in an apartment. My husband and I have been able to hunker down and make it our own in many ways, except our apartment door is a bit drab. It’s big and grey and considering it’s the first door you pass in the hallway, I think it’s important to make it…
Golden Fleece Crochet 2020
Wow! It’s been awhile since I’ve last posted, so sorry about that. This time last year, I was working hard one an awesome autumn color palette post and was so excited, but I was also struggling. In September 2019 I hit a low point with my mental health and needed to apply all my focus…
How to take great crochet product photos for Instagram in 2019
Welcome! If you’re here, that probably means you spend hours of your life crocheting projects for your loved ones, or maybe to sell. Instagram is a great way to show off your skills to your followers and maybe get clients, it’s best to make a good first impression and that means taking great photos. Here’s…
Here’s what you learn when you create your first pattern
I’ve been crocheting for a little less than a year. I’ve learned a whole lotta stuff, made over 25 projects, but what I still don’t know could fill a book. Following patterns created by other designers is wonderful and inspirational, but I’ve been itching design something myself. Here’s what I learned when I designed the…
Intro to Color Theory: Lesson #1
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my post of Intro to Color Theory. I really want to help fellow crochet artists (and knitters, and indie dyers, and all fiber artists) make the best possible work they can, and I feel that starts with what colors you choose for a project. Here…
Welcome to Golden Fleece Crochet
Wow! This is happening, my own crochet website. Good gravy. When I started my Instagram account in October 2018, I wanted to share my new found love of crochet with my friends, family, and anyone who came across my little account. Since then I’ve received some wonderful feedback and encouragement, even a few commissions. I’ve…