about karen whooley

I’m a crochet designer, instructor, and yarn enabler who wants all crocheters to create whatever stirs their creative passion

“You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know.” – Psalm 130:13-14

prayer & hot coffee

First thing everyday

monterey california

Favorite place

God then family

most important

gone with the wind

Favorite movie

I learned to crochet at my Nonna’s knee when I was 7 years old.

I was HOOKED from the start and never put the yarn and hooks down for very long since then. If I’m not crocheting, I am reading, cooking, or gardening. I can never just sit and do nothing. Karen Whooley Designs started way back when as a nod to my Nonna.

I started with home décor patterns. Now Karen Whooley Designs has grown into a space that supports crocheters through well-written patterns, books, and education.

Read My Story
a little more about me:
  • I am a wife of 36 years, Mamma to 2 adult children, Nonna to 1
  • I am a HUGE Bon Jovi Fan (Since 1983!)
  • Give me a hot mug of coffee and a roaring fire along with my hook and yarn, and I am good for the day.
  • I am a magisterium-following Catholic. I love the Lord and am not afraid to share what I believe. I am glad to pray for you and your intentions!
  • I also love to work with any yarn with silk and/or alpaca, lace-weight yarn.
  • I love cooking Italian food just like my Nonna and Mamma taught me.
  • My favorite season is winter.
  • I am a voracious reader – I read more than 120 books a year on my iPad or in print. I don’t like audiobooks.