Simple. Elegant. Adventurous. Crochet.
Crochet Designer & Instructor based in Washington State
You will find a wide range of high-quality crochet patterns here at Karen Whooley Designs – shawls, garments, accessories and more. I focus on lighter weight yarns and classic styles that you will love to make – and wear.
My mission is to share my love of crochet with the world.
For me, that means serving all of you FIRST! I want to encourage and inspire you. I want to help you strengthen your crochet skills so that you can grow and be confident in your own making progress. And I love having a network of like-minded crocheters who can cheer you on too!
The Latest How-To Posts
Selecting The Right Yarn For Your Project →
Before I launch into this blog post, I need to clarify one thing. When I put in my patterns or in my class materials the brand and base of yarn...
When There Aren't Enough Crochet Classes →
One thing I know for sure from all my years as a crocheter myself and as a designer and instructor for the last 22 years is that crocheters are...
Crocheting With Yarns That Split →
We have all done it. We have gone to the store and purchased the most beautiful and perfect yarn for our project. And then, once we start to crochet with...
Catch Up On The Weekly Live Streams
Team Whooley Live Chat - June 23, 2021 →
Today we chatted about new projects plus organizing hooks, patterns, and books! Plus there is a discussion about the "Pattern of the Month" Club coming! ------My website: http://www.karenwhooley.comSubscribe to my...
Team Whooleygan Live Chat - June 16, 2021 →
Today Karen talks about finished projects and all about hooks!
Team Whooleygan Live Chat - June 9, 2021 →
Today on the chat we discussed why I don't believe there is any credibility to the theory that crocheters should use Z-Twist yarns. I go into a long-drawn-out conversation about...