Wrap yourself in the exquisite warmth of ultra alpaca and luxurious cables in this one skein project that both challenges and excites!

This unique method of bead-crochet creates a dazzling motif to dress up your Halloween fun!!

A variety of Kreinik metallic threads and seed beads enhance the charm of the Gita Maria cloissonne’ button that is the focal point of this elegant cuff bracelet. Gita Maria button available online.

I never tire of making miser purses; they have become my artistic “canvas.” The artistry of freeform crochet shapes a motif for this purse flap and the possibilities are limitless!

The elegance of crochet shines through in this glass luminary covered in delicate stitches with the ever-fascinating Habu Textiles fibers! Inspired by the colors of nature, the silk yarn colors bounce off the natural pebbles and candle to illuminates the stitches.

This mixed-media necklace & earrings combines the best in beads and fiber. The simplicity of using purchased felt beasds is a plus for the “felting-challenged.” For those bead-crocheters bored with simple ropes, this necklace offers a new challenge!

This incredible yarn from Noro turns any crochet project into “elegance” with its ever-changing array of colors. The colors of the rainbow reveal themselves as you stitich away and you will crochet for hours in anticipation of which beautiful color appears next!

I never tire of designing misers purses because of their unique style and challenging technique. This is my newest design made especially for the members of my Designer Fan Page, Cro-Kween Designs, to celebrate the first anniversary of the group on March 7, 2011.

Slip these unique spats over high-heeled boots and instantly turn “fashion” into “hi-fashion”!

Bits and pieces of novelty yarns from your stash can create this beautiful brooch in your favorite colors while you learn the technique of freeform crochet.

Quick and easy pattern which is great for using up stash! Chloe’s first modeling job-age two.

First published in Inside Crochet, issue 18-2011

Size 8 seed beads required. This is a bead-crochet project.

A simple design becomes an elegant summer scarf with the addition of unique finishing techniques. Spiff up the special dolly in your life with a matching scarf while you’re at it. Instructions on how to do bead-crochet included!

Daring colors make this basket decorative as well as useful.

Identical ponchos are designed for an eight-year-old girl and her 18 inch doll.

Drawn to the rich colors and primitive texture of Tibet, a silk yarn spun from remnants of recycled saris, I designed this bag large enough to hold your favorite take-along needlework project. The asymmetric flap is edged with a series of stepped notches, shaped with simple decreases and the sturdy wide strap feels comfortable over the shoulde...

Drawn to the rich colors and primitive texture of Tibet, a silk yarn spun from remnants of recycled saris, I designed this bag large enough to hold your favorite take-along needlework project. The asymmetric flap is edged with a series of stepped notches, shaped with simple decreases and the sturdy wide strap feels comfortable over the shoulde...

Just chic, what can I say?

Fun and flirty purse to wear.

Very Easy but cool! Modeled by my daughter, Bethany, the bride-to-be in May 2008.

The gorgeous color way of Himalaya Tibet makes this a versatile top to add zest to any outfit!

Quick and easy, but looks like a million dollars when worn out on the town!

“It is the part of a wise man to keep himself today for tomorrow, and not to venture all his eggs in one basket” Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

Photographed in Spain by Borja Alergria Hernandez on my daughter, Nicole.

Skill Level: easy

Cabochons: non-faceted convex-formed gems, add focal interest to your crocheted jewelry.