Stitch, Please! Unraveling the Business of Crochet, One Loop at a Time

Nostalgia, Self-Care, and a Reindeer Named Randy
More and more, I’m hearing from people who are making my patterns for themselves. And not just anything, they’re choosing the characters & creatures that remind them of their own...
Nostalgia, Self-Care, and a Reindeer Named Randy
More and more, I’m hearing from people who are making my patterns for themselves. And not just anything, they’re choosing the characters & creatures that remind them of their own...

Why I Design Crochet Patterns Based on Cartoon ...
But let’s talk about the elephant in the studio: copyright. So why do it at all? Because fan art matters. And crochet is fan art.
Why I Design Crochet Patterns Based on Cartoon ...
But let’s talk about the elephant in the studio: copyright. So why do it at all? Because fan art matters. And crochet is fan art.

Meet the Dilly Pickle, A Free Crochet Pattern T...
Meet Dilly Pickle, my crochet tribute to that long-limbed, huggable veggie made famous by Jellycat’s adorable plushies.
Meet the Dilly Pickle, A Free Crochet Pattern T...
Meet Dilly Pickle, my crochet tribute to that long-limbed, huggable veggie made famous by Jellycat’s adorable plushies.

When the World Isn’t Thinking About Crochet
This has never just been about crochet for me. Selling patterns has been a way to contribute to my family. groceries, bills, helping my kids with tuition. It’s been work, but...
When the World Isn’t Thinking About Crochet
This has never just been about crochet for me. Selling patterns has been a way to contribute to my family. groceries, bills, helping my kids with tuition. It’s been work, but...

The Great Digital Crochet Heist (And Why I’m Th...
I started thinking: What if I just went full grandma? What if I printed my patterns on actual, tangible paper and mailed them out like it’s 1997 and I’m running...
The Great Digital Crochet Heist (And Why I’m Th...
I started thinking: What if I just went full grandma? What if I printed my patterns on actual, tangible paper and mailed them out like it’s 1997 and I’m running...

Selling Crochet Patterns Isn't Gatekeeping—It's...
One of the most frustrating arguments floating around in the crochet community is the idea that designers should only give away their patterns for free, and that selling them is...
Selling Crochet Patterns Isn't Gatekeeping—It's...
One of the most frustrating arguments floating around in the crochet community is the idea that designers should only give away their patterns for free, and that selling them is...