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To work with ones hands is a laborer; to work with ones hands and brain is to be a craftsman; but to work with ones hands, brain and heart is to be artist.  ― Louis Nizer

Coquí Taíno Wall Hanging

​In an effort to promote diversity, acceptance and tolerance, I published this pattern in 2020 in honor of the celebration of ​National Hispanic Heritage Month. 
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taino_coqui.pdf
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Easy beaded teardrop earring (new version)

​I have written a free beaded-teardrop earring pattern to share with you. The teardrop has always been one of my favorite earring shapes and I have wanted to create this form in crochet for some time now.  Make one for yourself or as a gift to a special person.
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teardrop_earring_updated.pdf
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Feeling lucky bookmark

In February of 2019 I submitted a design to Crochetzine, an Instagram magazine. Although I didn't make the cut, they requested to present my Feeling lucky bookmark pattern in their stories on March 17. I have included a link to the pattern pdf file below. 
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feeling_lucky_bookmark.pdf
File Size: 453 kb
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Granny Got Lucky square

In this pattern I have taken the clover motif that I wrote up last February and I have “grannified” it. What I mean is that I have taken this crochet motif and enclosed it in a square. Ready to get lucky along with granny?? (Last update: 3/15/2019) 
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granny_got_lucky.pdf
File Size: 833 kb
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Granny heart motif earring

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For this design I combine the granny square and the crochet doily, creating an earring with a vintage feel. The result is a delicate, iconic accessory for you to enjoy all year round. 
granny_heart_earring.pdf
File Size: 823 kb
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King of Fruits Bathroom Tissue Cozy

In an effort to promote diversity, acceptance and tolerance, I published this pattern in 2020 in honor of the celebration of ​National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

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king_of_fruits_bathroom_tissue_cozy.pdf
File Size: 1560 kb
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Llegó el Otoño crochet tapestry
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I invite you to embrace this time of year by acknowledging and accepting the transformation it brings. Here is my Fall gift to you!
otono_crochet_tapestry.pdf
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Miniature crochet sock

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This is a pattern for a miniature crochet sock. The sock it produces has all the parts of a regular size sock: toe, foot, short row heel, leg and cuff. The final object is about 2 inches long and uses between 3 and 4 g of yarn. Use it to make key chains, Christmas ornaments or even jewelry. Enjoy!
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NOTE: This pattern has been updated since it was first published.

​(last update 9/16/2018 10:00 AM)
miniature_hooked_sock.pdf
File Size: 1168 kb
File Type: pdf
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Mother-of-the-bride crochet fascinator

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This pattern includes instruction for constructing a crochet base to which embellishments can be added to create a wedding fascinator.

crochet_fascinator.pdf
File Size: 1088 kb
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Mushroom Motif Earrings

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The apparent omnipresence of mushrooms in today’s world has motivated me to write this Mushroom Motif Earring pattern to share with you.  I have wanted to create this motif in crochet for some time now.  Make a pair of earrings for yourself or as a gift for a special person.
mushroom_motif_earring2.pdf
File Size: 635 kb
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My Sweet Socks

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When my youngest daughter flew the nest, I decided to construct a sock that reminded me of her. Here, I present My Sweet Sock pattern, a toe-up crochet sock with a cute cupcake stitch design. This pattern is the result of a collaboration between the Mind and Muse Crochet Podcast and the Crochetcakes Podcast.

my_sweet_socks_pattern_final.pdf
File Size: 1850 kb
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Pointed collar with beads

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​Here is a pattern for making a collar with pointed ends, as opposed to the well known Peter Pan collar. It is quite an easy and quick make. The addition of beads to the pointy ends is optional, but adds an attractive detail. Feel free to try it and share your results if you would like.
pointedcollarwithbeadspattern.pdf
File Size: 596 kb
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Spiralized Triangle Earrings

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spiralized_triangle_earring.pdf
File Size: 332 kb
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