The Sorella Scarf is a skinny, lightweight design — easy to wear, fun to make, and perfect for layering. With its two-direction construction and textured stitch pattern, it’s the kind of project you’ll love from the first row to the last.

This delicate cardigan with its beautiful lace detail at the back and down the front, is worked sideways as 2 panels. Each panel is folded in half to form the front and back. Tapered sleeves are added and a simple edge finishes the cardigan.

This lacy crocheted cardigan is constructed as 3 rectangles. The 2 front panels are worked separately from the top down. The back is then worked from the i-cord start of the 2 front panels, from the top down. Sleeves are added onto the body, after which the side of the body and sleeves are seamed.

“Tulle” is a delicate fabric characterized by its subtle, nearly invisible lines, similar to the soft, blended lines in this cowl created with three different colors. See the 2nd photo in the listing for the 3 colors I used to create this oversized, comfy cowl.

The Bias Bliss Cowl is a beautifully textured crochet cowl that’s worked on the bias, uses a gorgeous diamond-shaped Granny Stitch pattern. This cowl is customizable and can be made to your desired size for a perfect fit, making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe. Minimal ends to weave in!!!

This beautiful crochet pattern is a must-have for your wardrobe! The Serena Tee is worked from the top down in a modified A-line raglan shape, giving you a stylish and comfortable fit that flatters all body types. With a clean, minimalist design, this tee is perfect for everyday wear and casual summer outings.

The Triad Waves Top is the ideal addition to your summer wardrobe. With its flattering chevron/ripple pattern and a perfect fit, you’ll want to wear it everywhere!

A delightful and versatile accessory designed to be your new go-to for any season! This smallish shawl or scarf features a unique boomerang shape that wraps comfortably around your shoulders or neck, offering a cozy yet stylish fit.

The Celestial Loop cowl pattern is perfect for those who can’t resist buying beautiful single skeins of yarn, even if they’re not sure what to do with them. It’s also ideal for crocheters who admire the knitted look but don’t knit—this cowl gives you that gorgeous texture without the needles!

This size inclusive, textured cardigan features delightful details throughout. The ribbed sleeves and hem complete the DK design, while the short-row collar adds a polished touch.

The perfect crochet shawl pattern for a yarn cake such as Yarn Art Flowers, Scheepjes Whirl, Hobbii Twister or any other fingering weight yarn cake with more or less 1000m/250g.

Featuring a variety of stitches, this sampler type shawl will keep you hooked and quickly become your go-to accessory for fun nights with friends. Perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your evening adventures.

This versatile poncho-style ruana also doubles as a shawl, ensuring you stay warm on chilly days. Its name comes from the knotted stitch used in its design.

Sonder: the realization that we are all living a unique life.

Following in the footsteps of the original Bandanarama. The DK Bandanarama works up even faster, in, you guessed it….DK yarn!

If you love a quick make, then this DK cowl pattern is for you!

BONUS FEATURE: Pattern contains a link to a tester lookbook.

BONUS FEATURE: Pattern contains a link to a tester lookbook.

The cowl is worked from the top down in the round in a rhythmic pattern and is another stash buster using only 2x100g skeins of contrasting DK weight yarn.

The cowl is worked flat from the top down and seamed at the end along the sides. You are encouraged to make this cowl as unique as you are. The pattern includes 2 pages of ideas to customize your cowl.

Worked from the top down in a continuous spiral, the cowl starts with a beautiful faux i-cord edge and increases at regular intervals, shaping the cowl to widen gradually to the bottom.

The sister shawl to the Callisto Crescent Shawl. This crescent shaped shawl is worked from the top down with lacey sections to separate the striped rows.

Inspired by the zig zag section in my Take Two Shawl.

After making a shawl dedicated to my eldest sister, the Comien’s Shawl, I simply had to make a shawl for my younger sister, Elizca.

Pattern is written to use either a Fingering (#1) or a Light Worsted/DK (#3) yarn. The cowl uses the linked double treble stitch with an alternating colour technique.

Worked on the bias in a modified linen/moss stitch pattern, this cowl can be made in 2 sizes with additional notes to customise the size. If you prefer making it in DK yarn, then hop on over to the DK Bandanarama

The cables on the cowl are formed using an easy short-row technique. Made in a super chunky/bulky yarn, this cowl works up in no time. Perfect for those lazy days when you need a quick project.

Perfect for an Advent set!

A classic fit, long-sleeve cardigan worked in alternating rows of Linked Double Treble and Half Double Crochet stitches (US crochet terms).

This shawl was inspired and made from the 2023 Q1 Knotty Habit Yarn Klub box in the colourway “Jacomina”. A shawl dedicated to my sister, Comien whose given name is Jacomina.

A light-weight gilet with a broomstick lace back as the focal point.

The crochet version of the knitted Foxtrot Shawl by Jane Renton. https://ravel.me/foxtrot-shawl-4

Based on my popular “Riptide Wrap” pattern, this Advent edition pattern is written to utilize an advent or mini yarn set.

The wave-like motion and simple two-row repeat of this pattern makes for a meditative and relaxing crochet project.

An eye-catching shawl with a delicate lace insert, ruffled feathers and wings with a jagged edge. Tassels can be added as an optional extra. Link to tutorial to make the beautiful crocheted tops for the tassels are included in pattern.

The Mithril Lace Tee is a fitted, short-sleeve top with a broomstick lace V-neck insert and subtle waist and hip shaping.

The Inverse Trellis Tee consists of 4 similar panels that are constructed in a unique way to form an oversized, loose-fitting, summer crop top.

A very shallow, crescent shaped shawl with short rows added for interest. Use high-contrasting colours for a modern look, or replace fingering yarn with 1 strand lace and 1 strand mohair/kid-silk held together for a romantic feel.

The Motley Moss Cowl is another great alternative to using sock weight yarn for something other than socks. With smaller quantities required, this is a great way to use small amounts of yarn left over from previous projects. Hallo stash buster!

The Boho Crochet Bag is worked in either a Chunky yarn or DK held double with an I-Cord handle

A simple technique of holding two strands of lace weight yarn together, creates a beautiful marled effect. Short rows add a bit of interest as they add more width than length to the shawl.

The desert sands of the Kalahari inspired a subtle, brown coloured fade set for the June 2021 Yarn Klub kit from https://knottyhabit.com/ and the Orchidelirium Shawl from Julme Conradie of My Square Hat, inspired me to try something similar and incorporate my favourite stitch, Broomstick Lace.

If you love sock yarn, but not so much making socks, get your hooks out and make this adventurous beginner friendly cowl.

This beautiful shawl/wrap is a fun, quick make with easy stitches but loads of character. The initial kite shape is turned into a triangle with an added panel. The pattern offers easy to follow instructions with a chart to keep track of your rows and stitch count.

This beautiful top features the eye-catching “linked double treble” stitch that resembles Tunisian crochet.

Fynbos Fantasy - A Shawl for Miensie.

This beautiful sweater features eye-catching “braided puff” sections around the hemline and sleeves as well as a single round of puffs around the neck.

This beautiful infinity scarf/cowl pattern is part of the Jewel Garden collection in collaboration with One of a Kind Yarns.

This beautiful sweater features an eye-catching Broomstick lace yoke. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top-down. It has long sleeves and a neckline that is worked in a join-as-you-go method. Instructions on how to make a short sleeve version is also included.

The pattern is also included in the Jaarn Summer 2020/1 ebook.

This beautiful wrap is a rainbow of colours that fade into each other, sitting happily on Cloud 9! The wrap is constructed sideways with a short-row section at the bottom. The pattern offers easy to follow instructions with a colour chart for the fade.

This beautiful cowl is perfect for fall with loads of texture. The dense base of the cowl creates warmth around your neck and the contrasting broomstick lace adds a feminine touch to it. An ideal smaller project to practice Broomstick lace before progressing to my Summer Glow Top pattern.

This beautiful sleeveless top is perfect for warm summer days when you want something airy and light. The eye-catching Broomstick lace section means it can be dressed up or down.

I was asked to design the project for the 2020 annual “Crochet for Cancer” fundraising event. Unfortunately the event had to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions in South Africa. The pattern includes two easy to make jar topper designs. “Hope” has a plain spiral start with an overlay, lace side, whereas “Faith” starts off with a flower mot...

This shawl pattern is the fourth in the Jewel Garden collection in collaboration with One of a Kind Yarns. The other patterns in the collection, the Muscari cowl, Marigold Fingerless Mittens and Marigold Beanie are available for download in my store.

This fingerless mitten pattern is the third in the Jewel Garden collection in collaboration with One of a Kind Yarns. The first 2 patterns in the collection, the Muscari cowl and Marigold Beanie are available for download in my store.

This beanie pattern is the second in the Jewel Garden collection in collaboration with One of a Kind Yarns. The other patterns in the collection, the Muscari cowl and Marigold Fingerless Mittens are available for download in my store.

During the Covid-19 lockdown, I realised I didn’t have enough yarn of a single colour or weight to design anything substantial, but I did have a lot of merino lace yarn in single skeins that could work. The pandemic meant making do with what you have, and this sweater symbolises that.

After designing my Locklace Sweater I still had some of the beautiful yarn left over. I decided to design a cowl that can be worn with the sweater or would be lovely on its own as I do not like to waste yarn. You can either use one, two or multiple colours left over from a previous project. Alternate colour strands to create different colour co...

From 29 November 2022 an Advent Edition of this pattern is available

In October 2019 while taking part in a challenge to finish as many outstanding projects as possible, I realised that life is too short to keep projects around that you no longer had the passion to finish. I frogged a project made from a Scheepjes Whirl, and seeing as I absolutely love the yarn, I just knew it had to become something special. Fr...

The Malva potholder is named after a traditional South African baked dessert typically made at Christmas time – the Malva Pudding. As a bonus the pattern includes a recipe to make this delicious caramel sticky pudding.