This cute hat pattern is called Camdyn, from a free pattern by Lakeside Loops. It took about 200 grams of DK yarn, and I topped it with one of my tremendous pompoms (I call them "floofs") that I bought on Etsy from Achilles Original Art. If you make this hat, you could certainly make your… Continue reading New crochet cable hat with floof
Category: Free Patterns
16-pointed Tico Star – pattern and pix
I spent a little time on this rainy afternoon playing with some paper from my copious stash. On my many trips to Japan, I've collected reams of washi, origami paper, and various scraps, so today I had plenty of creative material to help me make a simple star from a free, dowloadable PDF pattern by… Continue reading 16-pointed Tico Star – pattern and pix
Finished object: pocket shawl / reader’s wrap
Just checking in to share the finished pocket shawl (a.k.a. reader's wrap) I finished last night. It's a wonderfully squishy garment made with Peruvian alpaca and wool. I'm really fond of this design by Crochet with Carrie! You can find this free pattern on her website (you can also find Carrie on Instagram @hey_carriex ).… Continue reading Finished object: pocket shawl / reader’s wrap
Welcome, October! Blog milestones to crow about
This month is The Frill Seeker's one-year anniversary. It's hard to believe I've taken a trip around the sun with you already! And what a year it's been. Just this week, I've also written my 100th blog post. I decided to add a search function to the sidebar, since I'm racking up so much content.… Continue reading Welcome, October! Blog milestones to crow about
Another Key West shawl, finished
Just popping in to show my latest finished object, a hot pink shawl crocheted of 2-ply merino. I made a periwinkle one just like it a few weeks ago. The Morris & Sons yarn was so nice to work with, and I'm sorry that it was the last from my stash - it will be… Continue reading Another Key West shawl, finished
Latest lacy shawl make is now ready to wear
My Key West shawl made with superfine 2-ply merino is now blocked and finished! It was one of the more enjoyable stitch patterns I'd done recently - thanks to the lovely free pattern from Kristin Omdahl. I can't quite explain why I enjoyed making this one, definitely more than the manual process of the Fedde… Continue reading Latest lacy shawl make is now ready to wear
Finished Kanata kerchief top
A brief check-in to share the finished Kanata kerchief top, a free pattern from Right Brain Crochet. My sister found this pattern for me so I made her one of these fun, summery numbers in a yummy shade of lemon curd. PHOTOS: Kanata kerchief top, with a bit of styling. I used a total of… Continue reading Finished Kanata kerchief top
A place for the violets, and more Spring updates
The violets from my last post are now at home on a tiny crocheted basket, complete with a crocheted mini beaded egg. I did this little ensemble quickly, and it's not without flaws, but the concept is promising. I might try another idea like this, and plan the details a lot more carefully. I used… Continue reading A place for the violets, and more Spring updates
Mandala progress, and my basic applesauce recipe
PHOTOS: I'm about half-way done with the Spice Market mandala. All the colors are in play at this point. The avocado stitch marker comes from IKnit2Purl2, on Etsy. I'm still plugging away at the wonderful Spice Market mandala, which will turn out to be a special table or wall decoration. There are such a variety… Continue reading Mandala progress, and my basic applesauce recipe
Spring shawl
Warmer weather is upon us in South Korea, and I've begun taking out my lighter accessories. Here’s a shawl I crocheted last year from a free pattern at Furls. I joined a CAL (crochet—along) with the designer, Sam Casale. PHOTOS: filet crochet shawl It’s a quick pattern done in filet stitch. I used a Korean… Continue reading Spring shawl