Vellus simply means SnowFlake. I thought latin would give a nice twist to the simple “SnowFlake Ornament” title that popped into my mind initially. When I first started this project I mapped it all out on paper, made sure everything fit, and then after stitching the border threw it all out the window and [...]

Mary Grace McNamara of Hooked on Needles agreed to sharing her great pattern for a little crocheted draw string bag. As she puts it, it really is great for just about anything. She says about this pattern: “I have made lots of these for the holiday fair at our local parish and the kids seem [...]

This cowl was inspired by three things. I wanted a scarf that would keep my neck warm in the upcoming months of cold, but that would lay flat in my pea coat… or maybe not have to be tucked into my neckline at all. The issue though is that little area on my neck that [...]