Corner start vs. straight

I know this is a corner-start afghan design, but I'm wondering if there's one that looks similar but is worked in straight rows. 

Crochet gifts

Shared with me by my friend Terri. Crochet gifts are not cheap!! But if you're seeing this page, then you already knew that... 💜

Harmony Shawl

It took me a few times restarting the Harmony Shawl pattern by Bodhi Sasa before I figured out that it's essentially alternating rows of shell clusters and V-stitches, where the V-stitches are worked between the shells of the previous row, and the shells are worked in the top of the V-stitches of the previous row.

The pattern is well and carefully written, but because every stitch/step is spelled out, it can become a bit cumbersome for the reader to follow. IMO, using abbreviations for the repetitive stitches (V-stitches and shell clusters) would make the overall pattern easier to read. 

But on the other hand, having every stitch/step explicitly spelled out in detail might make this pattern easier for a beginning crocheter to interpret.

I was looking for a short triangular shawlette or scarf design, and this one yields a very pleasing finished product that can be worn in several different ways (for various stylish looks) and cross multiple seasons.

Sigh. I really do like this shawl pattern. But I ended up cannibalizing the Caron Simply Soft Paints yarn in the Oceana colorway to make the 22.5 degrees pattern instead. I intend to come back to the Harmony Shawl, though, because I think it would make a lovely gift for some of my family members.

Boo!

I'm going to go to work Oct. 31 as a Halloween-style Cabbage Patch Kid. *hehehe*

I used this pattern by Debi Dearest: http://dearestdebi.com/crochet-cabbage-patch-kid-newborn-beanie

The pattern is also available on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cabbage-patch-kid-beanie

Autumnal textured unisex cloche free pattern

Happy autumn! As the weather takes a turn toward cooler temperatures, I felt inspired to make a seasonably jolly orange version of Vonne's free Textured Unisex Hat pattern.

It's a great cloche design to make and donate to patients undergoing chemotherapy at your local cancer center. I'm donating this one!