Karen McKenna

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Crochet: Scarf
Gauge-1 chevron repeat = 2.75”
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The Merry Hat is a fun and festive hat for the holidays. Worked in the round and carried colors up as you work. The chevron stitch gives it pep and dimension. Make another in your favorite colors or team colors.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Skill Level: Easy
Crochet: Cowl
A cowl like no other when it’s against your skin. Juniper Moon Farms Cumulus cotton yarn works up like a dream with great stitch definition and softness. This will be your go-to cowl all fall, winter, and spring.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
There is nothing like 100% wool to keep you warm and cozy. The
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
The Criss-Cross
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
A basic mitt using Tunisian in the round technique. A one ball project that is a classic design, but using Moonshine yarn from Juniper Moon Farms adds a little extra.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This is a one-ball pattern using the Tunisian Crochet in the Round Technique. You will need a double-ended K hook or 2 size K Interchangeable hooks with cord. Cairns yarn is wonderful to work with and I get so many compliments on the colors popping.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The finished size is 23” x 72”. Tunisian Crochet design with a matching shawl cuff using a statement button. Very versatile in the ways to wear. Made with a Sport weight Merino Tweed wool.
Crochet: Cardigan
A top-down construction for a toddler cardigan. The yoke is worked in 3 color stripes giving a much more complicated look than it is.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
A Tunisian hook is needed for this hat. Worked flat with decreases then seamed.
Crochet: Cardigan
Marie’s Garnet is light and airy silk. Designed in 5 sizes S-2X, and looks great with anything. Stitch Markers are also needed. The tie front keeps it simple.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Wish Upon a Star is a join-as-you-go star motif wrap. Can be worn as a shawl or a scarf, with optional silver thread to add sparkle.
Crochet: Cowl
The Colored Cable Cowl is a beautiful colorwork cowl that is worked in the round and carries yarn along as you change colors.
Crochet: Vest
Works up fast in one piece. Cables add interest, and buttons are for show and sewn on.
Crochet: Scarf
Tunisian hook size L needed.
Crochet: Containers
This is perfect for a gift bag for any occasion. The larger (taller) size is perfect for a bottle of bubbly. Any size of yarn could be used with an appropriate hook, it will change the overall size.
Crochet: Throw
Working Blossom in a 4 color repeat gives it a pop. Works fast.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Light and airy Peony is worked join-as-you-go. Works well all year as a statement piece.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Morning Mist uses 2 balls of Willow Yarns Rise. Works up fast, starting at center back and increasing. The bobble rows give dimension.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Gina’s hat works up fast and can be made in a solid color as well. Have fun with handmade pom pom or store-bought fluffy ones, or none.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Work up fast. Great beginner cable project.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This hat is worked in the round in the Tunisian Crochet technique. A Double-ended crochet hook in J and a cable holder are needed.
Crochet: Mittens
Tunisian hook and Double ended Tunisian hook in size J are needed to work the cuff and in the round mitten. A cable holder is needed too.
Crochet: Scarf
Tunisian hook needed, scarf is worked flat. A cable holder is also needed.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a Tunisian Crochet design. Made with fingering weight it is light and comfortable. The extra bling on the edge is a special touch. I designed this while cruising the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. This design also won first place in the Tunisian category in the CGOA Design Competition.
Crochet: Cowl
This cowl works up fast. It is made with 2 colors. The dominant color can be reversed for a whole different look.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a Tunisian piece, a Tunisian hook is needed. A unique Tunisian sampler to sharpen your Tunisian skills. The black edges bring out colors.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a fun funky shawl. Originally designed for the Jambalaya yarn from Artisanal Yarns. Artisanal Yarns is a small company that only sells at fiber shows. I immediately fell in love with Jambalaya yarn. I also made it in Plymouth Yarns Hot Cakes to show it in a more commercially available yarn. Find Artisanal yarns here..https://www.faceboo...
Crochet: Throw
This blanket has such texture because of the stitch used. The colors pop, and Wash yarn is such a soft yarn it will be a family favorite.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Beads used were decorative with a 1/4” opening. Works up fast. Body is worked vertically. Goes great with any outfit. Space Cadet yarns are hand dyed.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a one of a kind yarn. You can easily duplicate it with scraps. Using 5 different yarns, especially notion yarns like eyelash and fur, work a different stitch for each yarn.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This wrap is in a beautiful cotton. Giving the look of Broomstick lace but a different technique is used.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
This is a cheery, because of the yarn choice, pattern to make these mitts in the dullness at the end of winter, just when things start to bloom and you get a quick cold snap and need to warm your hands. Unisex based on color scheme.
Crochet: Cowl
Gauge is not important for this scarf (yay). This works up fast and is a great gift.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a Tunisian Crochet scarf. Size J Tunisian hook. I used a 26” cord length.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
A Fun easy chevron pattern. Added fringe makes it fun. One ball pattern. I have used vintage Rhinestone earrings as a shawl pin.
Crochet: Mittens
These mittens are so cozy. I’ve adjusted the thumbs to fit more comfortably. Using this stitch with 2 colors of yarn really makes it pop.
Crochet: Cowl
This is very versatile. Fresh Greens can be tied at top and worn as hat or untied and pulled over head to wear as a cowl. Make two to wear both ways at once. Great gift for any age or gender.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
All the Stars Above is a beautiful, L-shaped shawl made using a large hook and DK weight yarn for elegant drape. If you’re familiar with the star stitch, you’ll adore its relaxing repetition. If you’re new to the star stitch, you’ll have a new skill to add to your crochet knowledge base.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
yarn is carried up as you work.