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Glacier
Originally inspired by the colors of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park, Glacier is a fast and fun shawlette. Work the main field in an easy-to-memorize 4-row repeat from end to end. Then, add a simple yet complex-looking edge in a coordinating color. The bandit style allows for an easy-to-wear piece such as a cowl, tied scarf, or simple shawlette. The colors and options are endless!
not your grandmother’s
crochet – but it is my nonna’s!
Learning to crochet at my Nonna’s knee, I learned to love to make fabrics full of Italian lace. Her mantra was “fino, fino fino” or “fine, fine, fine”. I learned that in order to make the fine fabrics and laces from Italy you need to go to lightweight yarns.
That is what I specialize in – using lace to fingering weight yarns and making old-world techniques into modern, classic, and gorgeous crochet.
my promise
Crochet doesn’t have to be a struggle. At Karen Whooley Designs, I understand that well-written patterns that are error-free AND have video and live support when you need them can make all the difference between a favorite garment you will wear AND the blanket that you never finish because you just “can’t get it”.
Whether you are creating for yourself or for your family and friends, I pride myself in providing you with a crochet experience that brings fun, smiles, and so much joy!
Books
I am the author of 24 books (and counting still!) check out my self-published books here on the site or visit my Amazon Author Page
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Free Pattern
Northern Lights
One of my bucket list items is to see the Aurora Borealis live. So when I saw the color Aurora from Polka Dot Sheep, I knew I had to create something using that color!
This half-circle shawl looks far more complicated than it actually is. The main body of the shawl is actually done in all double crochets – it’s the color changes (that you don’t have to cut or carry) that give it interest! The shawl ends with a lacy edging just ready to finish off the last of the two colors.
Choose a variegated and a solid in any combination to make his shawl your own. And be sure to share your combination with me!
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