This is what happened to me when I started gathering up the fun colorways of Lion Brand’s Mandala yarn. In either instance, it is the yarn that calls to me first, and the design idea comes from there. Similarly, I sometimes stare at the unused skeins in my stash and think, “I really should use up some of this before I yarn shop again.” This happens to me more often than is good for my bank account, but I do love the spark that lights up my creativity when I see one of those gorgeous finds. You know how this works, right? You find a gorgeous skein of yarn and you MUST HAVE IT! You don’t know what you’re going to make with it, but you know it must be yours. So, sometimes, rather than starting with an idea for the “what” of the pattern, the yarn compels me to design. This is how the vast majority of my patterns are created.īut, there is an exception to every rule. Then, I find the right yarn for the project, followed by the appropriately-sized needles or hook for the stitch pattern I’d like to use. I figure out a general idea of what I want to make, such as a beanie.

When designing, I usually follow an organic, yet predictable process. For more information on this, please see my policies page. Wear the beanie slouchy or with the brim folded over for a fitted look. Crochet this versatile ribbed hat for a quick and easy project that really shows off the yarn.

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