Hey guys, I have just released the third pattern in my Dangerous Implements series...The Chef Knife! The pattern for this lovely life-size blade can be found in both my Etsy and Ravelry stor… Read More

I am obsessed with horror movies and crocheting. So, how does one meld those two interests together? By crocheting machetes my dear viewers!This is the second release in a series of patterns… Read More

Hey Kids! Long time no type.Well as most of you know I am obsessed with horror movies, Halloween AND of course, crocheting. So, how does one meld those seemingly disparate interests together… Read More

I just listed a new pattern in my Ravelry store...Nothing like a sea turtle appliques to brighten your summer wardrobe and accessories! This pattern is not only fun, but it's challenging too… Read More

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Just wanted to share my latest pattern with you...This sporty duffel pattern can be found in the latest issue of Crochet Today magazine. It's a fun crochet, works up fast and has a surface p… Read More

Making your own Valentines this year and need a little crocheted doodad to give 'em some pizzazz? Well, I've got just the thing for you:Crocheted thread hearts for holiday!Yep, find some siz… Read More

I thought it might be nice to infuse the cold vortex that is blanketing a good portion of the US with a dash of warm color...This shawl was definitely inspired by Sarah London's Hawaiian Flo… Read More

It's been months in the works, but I've finally finished it. What, pray tell, am I referring to? My holiday eBook, Poinsettia Proliferation!My book is a part of Malabrigo yarn's Freelance Pa… Read More

One of my all time favorite type of hats is the beret. At this point, I've made more than my share. The one pictured below was thrown together with scrap yarn, while watching a 2012 document… Read More

In addition to my one-off designs, I've had a few patterns published recently in books as well. Firstly, this lovely little motif bag...The pattern for this cool crochet can be found in this… Read More

I love small loom weaving. Weaving on a small frame loom is portable, allows me to use up small amounts of leftover yarn and it gives my wrists and fingers a much needed break from crochetin… Read More

Everyone likes to sport a bit of fun atop their heads during the summer months, whether at the beach or just running errands about town. So, I figured I'd get my fingers working on a quick c… Read More

I was showing my mom how to dye fabric (silk to be specific) last weekend. We dabbled in a range of techniques including painting, dipping, dripping and some good old fashioned kettle dyeing… Read More

I know what you’re thinking…she reappears and then disappears again! Well, I do have good reasons for my latest absence. Firstly, Steve and I moved from our Westside apartment t… Read More

I'm playin' with plastic! Read More

And so it begins...again...A NEW MONSTER CROCHET PATTERN FOR YOU!I'm so excited! I haven't published anything on my own for some time. However, I am breaking my no-patterns-for-you streak by… Read More

So, my original design went from this......to this...This is what I was aiming for to begin with. I just didn't know it at the time! Big, bee-you-ti-ful 70's flowers encased in han… Read More

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So, although I've been silent lately, I have, nonetheless, been creating. In fact, I am working on two eBooks filled cover to cover with quirky crochet patterns, loads of one-off patterns as… Read More

Are you longing for a crafty good time? Do you desire a little story-telling from a neurotic, middle-aged art chick with a penchant for all things yarn? Do you sit in your cube farm day afte… Read More

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I am trying to keep my designer brain active while attempting to slog through my latest personal morass. (I don't want to get into the specifics of this right now, but I will probably share… Read More

Another rough year here at ChezLinoleum. Keeping up with my blog is really next to impossible at this point. I am declaring this an official blog vacation. Don't know when or if I'll be back… Read More

I've been doing a lot of spinning lately. I love this process. It's incredibly meditative, satisfyingly creative and well, who doesn't love a craft in which the by-product is yarn? Speaking… Read More

Hi kids!My little fingers have been busy making pizza...Oh yes, now you can eat your pizza and hang it your wall too!This lovely life-size slice of pepperoni pizza is crocheted using size 10… Read More

Hey kids, it's been a spell...I'm here to say Happy New Year to you all with a new pattern!Wanna crochet an avocado? Well, now you can! Just pick up my latest pattern from Ravelry or Etsy an… Read More

First and foremost, I'd like to say thank you to the bottom of my fuzzy soul to Paradise Fibers for gifting me this lovely swift and hanks of Cascade!It was so thoughtful and made for a real… Read More