As I make progress on the costumes that I am designing for Nate and myself for Halloween, I was puzzled over how to make a pair of Beast Mitts. I pooled over ideas of what would work, what would be comfortable for an evening of partying with our friends, what would look like a pair […]
For the first time, I tried my hand at crocheting with raffia yarn. It was definitely an interesting experience in trying something new. I made this floppy brim Hometown Honey Sunhat! Just in time to protect yourself from the rays! Whether on the beach or in the garden, this will come in handy! Working with […]
Over the years of my crochet career, I am often caught off guard by some hilarious crochet humor and have been known to share a few of these memes from time to time. This blog is a compilation of some very funny graphics depicting how comical crochet can truly be! These posts will really send […]
Introducing The Pixie Puff Baby Bonnet. This elfin hat is so enchanting and has the charm of a tiny fairy-tale character. It’s conical shape is perfect for any little sprite. This will fit a baby that is 3-6 Months old. We work off measurements in the video, so you can make this bigger or smaller […]
I’m often contacted by others who are struggling on reading a pattern, understanding abbreviations, or needing a little bit of guidance on hook sizes or diagrams. It came to me that it would be easiest to create a page that provided all of this information in a one-stop informative post. Here we have everything to […]
I created this Snail’s Pace Granny Square design to add to our 365 Days of Granny Squares project. It uses variety of crochet stitches to create a snail in a square! It’s for times in your life when you feel like you’re moving at a snail’s pace, but hey, at least you’re moving forward! I hope you enjoy […]
This “Woven Dreams Baby Blanket” is my latest design using the newest addition of Red Heart Yarns Soft Essentials in Jungle Stripes and Minty. This fabulous fiber has a thick plush texture and works up beautifully to create this stunning piece! This yarn is so soft and plush. It’s perfect for making baby blankets. You […]
I’m often contacted by others who are struggling on reading a pattern, understanding abbreviations, or needing a little bit of guidance on hook sizes or diagrams. It came to me that it would be easiest to create a page that provided all of this information in a one-stop informative post. Here we have everything to […]
We are launching our One-Skein Weekend with this fantastic Book Sleeve! I love this so much, and any reader in your life (including yourself) will just love to have one of these for carrying their current book on the go! These pouches can be made to accommodate any size and you can change the pattern […]
Oftentimes, I am asked if I can help demonstrate a certain stitch to someone new to crochet who is struggling with where to start or asked to show a new stitch to someone wishing to advance their crochet skills. Here, I have a collection of basic, intermediate, and advanced stitches in one comprehensive place! Just […]
We are launching our One-Skein Weekend with this fantastic Book Sleeve! I love this so much, and any reader in your life (including yourself) will just love to have one of these for carrying their current book on the go! These pouches can be made to accommodate any size and you can change the pattern […]
This time of year I am often asked to design gift ideas for men. I literally saw a photo of the perfect scarf and thought “I could make one like that!!” A couple nights ago, I actually dreamt about how I was going to create such a handsome piece. Once I started, it was quite […]
I created The Web We Weave Granny Square design to add to our 365 Days of Granny Squares project. It uses quite a few chain stitches to create a look of a spider web! You can make this with the traditional black and white colors or you can get crazy with it and use bright colors or […]
The Freestyle Fingerless Gloves are a pair of gloves that free up your fingertips for all that texting! Perfect for any guy on your holiday gift list! My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away. Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you […]
For all Star Wars fans, this project is! With you may the crochet force be! That’s a little Yoda Speak for you to get you in the right frame of mind to make this great hat! This post is part of my Halloween series, but this is a great hat to make any time of […]
I could not help myself and had to jump on the Big Cat train. You never know when you will get inspired and what will lend itself to that inspo. A recent streaming docu-drama became the precipice to making my Big Cat Tiger Hat, and who better to demonstrate how adorable this hat is than […]
Whether it’s for a costume, a winter hat, or giving this for a gift, you will go bananas over this fun character hat and find it very a-peel-ing!! There’s a new musical animation film coming out in December. One of the characters from the movie inspired this cute earflap hat. I made this cutie patootie Gorilla […]
In this section of my blog, you will find links to 365 Days of Granny Square tutorials that I will be releasing over the course of a year. I know it’s a leap year this year, and you may find a bonus video in here somewhere. Ha! Below, you will find a thumbnail photo of […]
I’m often contacted by others who are struggling on reading a pattern, understanding abbreviations, or needing a little bit of guidance on hook sizes or diagrams. It came to me that it would be easiest to create a page that provided all of this information in a one-stop informative post. Here we have everything to […]
Bring color to your world and wardrobe with my Rainbow Clutch. Create your own rainbow in this easy to follow pattern that works up fast and fabulous! Because I know we all have it in us to be FABULOUS! This is the first time I used a zipper in my work and I LOVE IT!! […]
My second installment of this series is the Make Your Mark Bookmark! This EASY BEGINNER project is THE perfect gift for the book lover in your life! Paired with a great novel, this handmade addition will make gift giving more special! I have the first Ribbon Bookmark installment here. Watch this video tutorial to learn […]
Designer, Rosetta Getty, created The Granny Square Mixed Media Cardigan. Fashion model, Gigi Hadid, was photographed by paparazzi wearing that sweater, and it exploded all over the Internet. Being the fashion maven that I am, I had to have it! So, I designed my very own! My G.G. (Gorgeous Gal) Cardigan was an intense work […]
I’m often contacted by others who are struggling on reading a pattern, understanding abbreviations, or needing a little bit of guidance on hook sizes or diagrams. It came to me that it would be easiest to create a page that provided all of this information in a one-stop informative post. Here we have everything to […]
Well, the time has come to start stocking up on a few nice essentials for baby! I made the Wiggles and Giggles Baby Blanket as the first piece in my baby’s layette! This design uses the double crochets to make a zig-zag design that creates beautiful rich texture. It also creates a completely different profile on […]
As I make progress on the costumes that I am designing for Nate and myself for Halloween, I was puzzled over how to make a pair of Beast Mitts. I pooled over ideas of what would work, what would be comfortable for an evening of partying with our friends, what would look like a pair […]
We are launching our One-Skein Weekend with this fantastic Book Sleeve! I love this so much, and any reader in your life (including yourself) will just love to have one of these for carrying their current book on the go! These pouches can be made to accommodate any size and you can change the pattern […]
I feel like I am having a “Deja-Moo” from last year creating all of the corniest puns. I get so “a-moos-d” making these captions. I am trying hard to not push “pasture” tolerance of ridiculousness, but you know I am here to “bull-doze” you over with too many puns. Once I get started, it’s “udder-ly” […]
This cute look is perfect for the free spirit and lover of beaches! It gives you that laid-back style but can also be that dressy accessory to a free-flow style. Guaranteed to liven up the tropical sundress, your graphic tees, or a flowing kaftan…no matter what your style, adding a Starburst Garden Headband will elevate […]
I am a big fan of doing DIY projects and re-purposing or reusing items and breathing new life into something old making it new again. I found this ratty avocado green velvet and tweed ottoman at a garage sale for $1.00. Most people would consider this a piece of junk but to me, I saw […]
In this section of my blog, you will find links to 365 Days of Granny Square tutorials that I will be releasing over the course of a year. I know it’s a leap year this year, and you may find a bonus video in here somewhere. Ha! Below, you will find a thumbnail photo of […]
I read a quote the other day which said: Advice from a flamingo Wade into Life, Stand out in a crowd, Spend time with your flock, Find the right balance Show your true color, Keep your beak clean, And don’t forget to get your feet wet!! So, with those sentiments, I bring you my Fun […]
I’m often contacted by others who are struggling on reading a pattern, understanding abbreviations, or needing a little bit of guidance on hook sizes or diagrams. It came to me that it would be easiest to create a page that provided all of this information in a one-stop informative post. Here we have everything to […]
I created this Butterfly Effect Granny Square design to add to our 365 Days of Granny Squares project. It uses variety of crochet stitches to create a look of a 3D Butterfly! You can make this with two-toned wings or have the wings be one color! This square turned out to be a little larger (8 1/2 […]
Designer, Rosetta Getty, created The Granny Square Mixed Media Cardigan. Fashion model, Gigi Hadid, was photographed by paparazzi wearing that sweater, and it exploded all over the Internet. Being the fashion maven that I am, I had to have it! So, I designed my very own! My G.G. (Gorgeous Gal) Cardigan was an intense work […]
Before you know it, sweater weather will be upon us here in the northern hemisphere. I know it is hard to think about it on a balmy summer day, but as we have learned in previous years, time flies. Why not get ahead of the season with some awesome baby wear? I made this Offbeat […]
Crochet over Paper Mache!! Just in time for Halloween, I demonstrate how to crochet over this skull form made from paper mache. This is the perfect eerie accent for any Halloween party or event. Adding additional accents such as beads, bedazzle, and flowers can take a plain skull to a sugar skull in a few […]
I am often asked if one of my patterns can be resized. I know that it can become frustrating to see a pattern you love and yet, not be able to make it in the size you need. I do try to make most patterns in a variety of sizes to accommodate all, but sometimes, […]
Searching for inspiration on a new project practically fell into my lap recently! I ran across a wall hanging/quilt project that popped up on my news feed on Facebook of a Fabric Panda Blanket. I was fixated on it and took a screenshot with the idea that I could somehow replicate it using all crochet. […]
486 pixels were stitched over the past few months and each one was made with love. The creation of this pixel blanket was made to be given to Nate in time for his birthday today, March 30th, 2016. Nate is a video game enthusiast and early on I decided to create something epic for his […]
Have you ever wanted to make a chevron project but never knew how to get started? Today’s easy project will take you through the process and get you comfortable with the chevron design in this beautiful cotton washcloth. Once you’ve mastered this small project, you will have confidence to try your hand at a larger […]
Now that Halloween is here, I have compiled all the patterns in one place! Each piece to the costumes are here for you to create. Each photo is listed with the link to the coinciding blog. Follow all the patterns to make your own Link and Zelda by clicking the photos or the links above […]
