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  • Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival 2025

    Please join me at the 2025 Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival in Green Tree, PA! You can find out all you need to know here: https://pghknitandcrochet.com

    Registration is now open and space is limited, so first come, first served. Here are the classes I will be teaching:

    Friday Morning: Celtic W...

  • Yarn Holders: ARE THEY REALLY WORTH IT???

    In this video we are going to take a close look at some of the yarn holders that are on the market!
    Here are the links (affiliate links) for the yarn holders shown in video:

    Original Wool Genie (Plastic model): https://amzn.to/4ivthOt
    Lykke Pendel Beechwood (best wooden quality): https://amzn.to...

  • Harriette's EASY Ripple Sweater Wrap

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    This EASY wrap is inspired by a vintage cape design that I crocheted for my mother when I was a child. It features a classic ripple stitch but worked instead as a stole with an additional back section designed to keep all of you warm, not just your shoulders. It is trimmed using beautiful fringe ...

  • My Dye Lot DISASTER!

    Have you ever mistakenly crocheted or knitted with yarn whose dye lots didn't match? Whether you are a seasoned crafter or new to buying yarn, you'll want to take a few minutes to watch this video to see what happens when you do!

  • Phoenix Shawl
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    Phoenix Shawl

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    Description: This beautiful shawl features the small Honeycomb Stitch as well as the Low Front Ridge and trimmed in ribbing. It is crocheted using 3 different hanks of hand-dyed, fingering weight yarn that is locally sourced in my area. This can be worn as a shawl or a large scarf.
    Skill Level: I...

  • Inisheer Sweater Wrap

    Learn how to make the Inisheer Sweater Wrap with Bonnie! This pattern is found only in my book "Contemporary Celtic Crochet" which is available at Amazon, Penguin Random House, and other online locations.

    Yarn: For this project I used 11 skeins of Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran. Feel free to use an...

  • Sunshine Saxon Scarf

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    This beautiful scarf features a the Saxon Cable as well as elongated cables along the tides. It is trimmed using the 2-stitch Basketweave and post ribbing. The original is crocheted using beautiful hand-dyed fingering weight yarn, but you can also use a thicker weight yarn for a wider scarf. If y...

  • Taking Care of Your Crochet & Knits!

    We all love making crochet creations, but how often to we care for them? In this video I will show you an easy way to make your creations (and other sweaters in your wardrobe) look new again by getting rid of the little balls of fabric that accumulate on the surface.

    The fabric shaver shown is a...

  • The Navigator Lapghan
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    The Navigator Lapghan

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    This special blanket is a collaboration between myself and Tiffany Hansen (of Crochet With Tiffany Hansen), and is specially dedicated to U.S. Military Veterans. You will learn 4 new stitch patterns that will be crocheted into panels, and then connected together to form a beautiful lapghan. Feel ...

  • Sapphire Soliloquy Scarf

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    This beautiful scarf features a new crochet cable as well as a set of gradient yarns. Feel free to make this a solid color if you wish, or even consider using matching yarns from your stash. You can make this any length you desire by varying the number of repeats of the motif. You can also use a ...

  • My Wild Irish Throw
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    My Wild Irish Throw

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    Go wild with cables with My Wild Irish Throw! This tantilizing throw features 2 new cables: the Triple Twist Cable and the Wavy Cable. The complete video tutorial will step you through the learning process to help you crochet these beautiful cables.

    Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced
    Yarn: 2...

  • 2024 Design Roundup

    Thanks for another wonderful year! Here's a round up of the 2024 designs released publicly in 2024.

  • Adding Post Ribbing Cuffs to any Sleeve

    In this video I'll show you how easy it is to add post ribbing to make cuffs on any sleeve! This works for any weight of yarn. Just be sure to match your hook to the yarn you choose!

  • Popcorn Sleeves! Adding Crochet to Denim

    Learn how to add popcorn sleeves to any jacket! This especially works well for denim jackets or an old jacket that needs refreshing. You don't need a pattern of this since there is a great variation in sizes and styles of sleeves. Instead, instructions are given for making your own template to fo...

  • Celtic Star Shawl
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    Celtic Star Shawl

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    Wrap yourself in beautiful Celtic Weave stitching with the Celtic Star Shawl! This symmetrical shawl can be worn as either a shawl or scarf, and is easy to adjust the sizing by increasing of decreasing the number of rows. The shawl is finished using an open weave scallops with the option of addi...

  • Many Ways to Crochet Ribbing

    Learn many different ways to crochet ribbing, including single crochet ribbing, post ribbing, half-double crochet (working in the 3rd loop or back bar), slip stitch ribbing and adding a 4-post cable to a ribbed trim.

  • EASY BREEZY Lapghan
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    EASY BREEZY Lapghan

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    This throw is a very easy and relaxing project using a self-striping DK weight yarn that does all the colorwork for you. You can easily adapt this design for worsted weight yarn simply by upsizing your crochet hook to a larger size (I or 9/5.50 mm). It is also a great candidate for a temperature ...

  • The BEST CROCHET HOOKS EVER???

    Bonnie evaluates the new KnitPro crochet hooks giving her honest opinion of both the regular and interchangeable sets. This is not a paid promotion or sponsored by a company. These were purchased outright for the purpose of evaluating them. That said, they are available on Amazon here:
    KnitPro O...

  • Fun at the Fall Frederick Fiber Festival 2024

    Thanks to all who stopped by to say hello this past Saturday at the fiber festival! It was my joy to meet you. This is an annual event (held each spring and fall) at the Frederick Maryland Fairgrounds.

  • Bonnie's Christmas Cabled Throw

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    Grace your home for the Christmas Holidays or any time of the year with a beautiful cabled throw! This throw features 2 new cabling designs using Bonnie's special crochet cable technique that can be learned easily using the included complete video tutorial (for both right & left-handers).

    Skill...

  • Colossae Cabled Cardigan

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    Colossae Cabled Cardigan (3 parts/videos): This beautifully cabled crochet cardigan is named for the ancient city of Colossae, which was famous for their red and purple dyed wool. It features a double twisted crochet cable and elongated cables trimmed with wattle stitching and ribbing. This can ...

  • Jumbo Braided Scarf
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    Jumbo Braided Scarf

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    Learn how to make a beautiful Jumbo Braided Scarf using Bonnie's special cabling technique and any bulky weight yarn! Using the included complete video tutorial you will be able to add a new crochet stitch to your skills as well as a fashionable scarf to your wardrobe! These crochet up quickly an...

  • Binne Cardigan

    Learn How to crochet the Binne Cardigan. This design is in Bonnie's book, Celtic Cable Crochet available for purchase from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3vzz3s4 (my affiliate link). Pattern is owned by the publisher.

  • Balmoral Cabled Throw

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    Add the beauty of crocheted cables to any room with beautiful repeat Honeycomb Cables of the Balmoral Cabled Throw! Using Bonnie's complete video tutorial, you will learn just how easy crocheting cables can be.
    Skill Level: Intermediate
    Yarn: 4 skeins of Premier Just Yarn Value (100% acrylic, 875...