Portfolio
Crochet
Orchid Top
This crocheted top features two shell stitch patterns divided by a band of double crochet stitches at an empire waist. This was the second garment I crocheted, and as written, the pattern did not work for me. I altered the pattern by using my knowledge gained from a previous crocheted sweater: I did raglan increases at the shoulders and a chain for the underarm gap. This worked extremely well and I ended up with a flattering top I love.
Skills used: single crochet, double crochet, chain stitches, increasing, raglan sweater design, buttonhole making, algebra and other math, pattern reading (both written and charts), pattern adjustment and re-design.
Petite Pineapple Doily
I love making doilies! They are made from cotton crochet thread using tiny hooks. This is one of my favorite designs, by Priscilla Hewitt.
Skills used: single crochet, double crochet, chain stitches, increases, decreases, writting pattern reading.
Josefina Elephant Crib Blanket
A darling baby blanket featuring a cute elephant design! This blanket was designed by Ira Rott.Skills used: single crochet, double crochet, chain spaces, picots, join-as-you-go motifs, pattern reading (both written and charts), weaving in ends, finding and fixing mistakes.
Peppermint Swirl Crocheted Blanket
This amazing design by Bendy Carter long captured my interest, and I was joyous when I finally had the resources to make this incredible blanket.
Skills used: interlocking crochet, multiple colors, double crochet, chain stitches, joining motifs, pattern reading (both written and charts), weaving in ends.
Soft Serve Crocheted Cardigan
This cute and flattering cardigan was designed by Doris Chan, and was lots of fun to crochet--and equally fun to wear!
Skills used: single crochet, double crochet, chain stitches, foundation single crochet, increases, written pattern reading, finding and fixing mistakes.
Knitting
Cabled Purse
This intricately cabled purse was designed by H. Huggy, and was great fun to knit!
Skills used: knit stitch, purl stitch, cables, increasing, decreasing, sewing, pattern reading (both written and charts).
Wavedeck Knitted Lace Shawl
Designed by Kate Atherley, this half-circular shawl can be a tricky knit due to all the increases and decreases.
Skills used: knit, purl, yarn over increases, decreases (SSK, K2tog, Central Double Decrease), both written pattern and chart reading, finding and fixing mistakes.
Double-Knitted Blanket Square
Designed by myself based on a sigil from a video game, this reversible knitted blanket square is done in the double-knitting technique.
Skills used: knit stitch, purl stitch, K2tog, pattern design, pattern charting, color work, double knitting.
Soli Deo Gloria Lace Shawl
An amazing design by Anna Victoria. This shawl was the most difficult thing I knitted. The design has numerous charts and minimal written instructions, and includes complex stitches.
Skills used: knit stitch, purl stitch, increases (yarn over, double yarn over, 3-in one), decreases (SSK, K2tog, sl2-k1-psso, knit 2 out of 3, knit 3 out of 3 together), markers, beading, lifelines, finding and fixing mistakes, chart reading, drop down to lifeline and reknitting a partial section.
Warrior of Light in Wayfarer's Tunic doll
Completely designed and knitted myself. This doll features a variety of advanced, tricky techniques.
Skills used: Judy's Magic Cast-on, knit stitch, increases (lifted, make one using backwards loop, KFB), decreases (SSK, K2tog), raglan shoulder design, box pleats, heel turning, picking up stitches, Kitchener stitch, pattern design and writing.
Pin Loom Weaving
Hearts Overshot Square
Designed by Amber Virgil, this reversible coaster features a different heart-and-diamonds pattern on each side.
Skills Used: pin loom weaving, tabby weaving, overshot weaving, reading a weaving draft.