I completed her afghan in 18 days in working straight through as it was time-consuming and I was hooked!

I was captivated by the idea of causing an intentional roll that lifts off the project. Mikey’s Finished Version of Ringtoss Afghan It was originally a front cover of Crochet World Magazine. This is not a free design but you can buy her design. I was heavily inspired by the Ringtoss Afghan as the texture was up my alley. The Stitch Stop and Roll Afghan was the very first project Yarnspirations asked me to intentionally design. Stitch Stop and Roll Afghan Stitch, Stop & Roll Crochet Afghan Pattern The rest of them are homages but not duplicates. I nailed the logo too close to the original look. The only square that isn’t available in written format was the Super Man. The Crochet Action Packed Squares was our Crochet Cruise Project where we honoured heroes. When the work is finally photographed, I feel more joy when I know the project came from my own mind and hands. During the design, I know where I am goofing up or maybe need that extra tip or two to throw into the design by crocheting it myself. The joy for me is in the stitching journey. The Stitch Journey Crochet Action Packed Squares During Design Making

For myself, I have to run a business, do tutorial work and I find designing isn’t on the top of the list for priorities but love when I can do it. To be clear, many designers do farm out their work to allow more time for creative thought as the actual crocheting of a large-scale project can be very time-consuming.

Myself, I couldn’t imagine putting my name on a pattern I didn’t do completely myself. Some designers also buy designs to put their name on it as well. In the yarn arts, it’s not uncommon for a designer to have thoughts and farm it out to another person to write the pattern and crochet the sample. I like to fully design and finish the real sample of each of my patterns. I have about 180 free crochet pattern designs available.

Free beginner crochet afghan patterns