tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222190219704146492024-03-18T00:15:37.445-07:00Stitch StoryShelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.comBlogger470125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-87566457757112259982023-12-25T06:40:00.000-08:002023-12-25T06:46:57.564-08:00Two New Designs in "60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners"This book has been a few years in the making, so it was hard keeping these designs a secret for so long! The first design I submitted to the "60 Quick Crochet Projects Book", was the "Tying the Knot Bag". It features one of my favorite techniques of creating shaping by using varying stitch heights. It is super fun and satisfying to crochet. It is also crying out to be crocheted using more than Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-43275315561806291572023-03-24T10:45:00.005-07:002023-03-24T10:45:41.656-07:00Pillow Corsage Pattern Re-release!Recently a crocheter on Ravelry contacted me to ask about this pattern. She wasn't able to find it via the link on Ravelry. I was unaware that it had disappeared! It was originally published in the online crochet magazine Crochet Me back in 2005, and more recently it was available in the Interweave store. I dug through my back files and was able to find the original pattern, plus a second versionShelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-39234463345611466172021-12-15T06:57:00.005-08:002021-12-15T07:03:40.237-08:00Tale of a Woven Sadu NecklaceIn my quest to make functional items from the samples I am weaving in my Sadu Weaving classes, I had the ultimate challenge of making something out of a 2 1/2" piece of weaving. I intended on weaving two longer strips, but a little cutting accident while removing the pieces from the loom, resulted in this little piece needing to become something nice. I am a firm believer that some of the most Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-35752613313083156062021-11-12T08:16:00.004-08:002021-11-12T08:20:17.089-08:00With the Help of Crochet: Small Sadu Weaving ProjectsI recently started taking traditional Sadu Weaving courses through the Insij program at the Sadu House in Kuwait. It is a 5 level program, and I have completed the first 2 levels. I have always wanted to learn how to do Sadu Weaving and the program began at just the right time for me! While we are learning the weaving patterns, we are weaving lots of long strips. It is my goal to make something Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-81556914429861975502021-11-04T10:10:00.004-07:002021-11-04T10:33:23.063-07:00Free Yarn from Yarn Canada!Yarn Canada is giving away $4000 worth of yarn for your charitable projects!They know so many wonderful people knit and crochet for good causes and they would love to hear your stories and help out. They have partnered with Bernat and Patons yarn to give 12 individuals and groups a total of $4000 worth of yarn to use towards their good works/ charitable projects. Since they get requests from all Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-88213666388995187882021-04-17T03:36:00.005-07:002021-04-17T03:49:32.739-07:00Exciting News! Crochet for Me Special Pattern Bundle!Spring has sprung, and while I don’t ever want to put my crochet hook down, about the last thing I want to be working on is a blanket. So my thoughts turn to lace! Lace to make – challenging stitches, airy patterns, gorgeous lightweight yarns – and lace to wear – the perfect items to get me from Spring to Summer or Summer to Fall. In honor of Spring I joined 34 of my crochet designer Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-34233236383881438752021-03-24T05:56:00.003-07:002021-03-24T06:34:14.827-07:00New Crochet Pattern Release: This and That Scarf!I am excited to announce the release of the This and That Scarf. It is all about having fun with basic stitches to create texture and interest! Every row is different from the last and the scarf is made in panels, so it is a nice take along project that will keep you interested and wanting to see what it next to crochet. The stitch combination looks very different but is equally beautiful on bothShelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-42117487424641865762021-03-08T05:48:00.001-08:002021-03-08T06:25:53.833-08:00 I am honored to announce that this week there is an interview on Marly Bird's blog all about how I got started in fiber arts and about my eWoodStory and Spinerations family collaborations. If you would like to know more about my adventures and journey in fiber arts, check out the interview written by Kathryn Vercillo.Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-73899709309771318922021-02-05T09:32:00.000-08:002021-02-05T09:32:43.917-08:00New Free Pattern: Queen of Hearts Crochet Necklace Are you looking for a fun little project to crochet in time for Valentines Day? I designed the Queen of Hearts Necklace pattern to celebrate one of my favorite necklace themes, the heart! My most favorite jewelry pieces are those featuring hearts. Visions of hearts trigger positive happy feelings, so I always love wearing them.This heart necklace has some unique details and make it Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-49791610247955153572020-12-13T09:49:00.001-08:002020-12-13T09:49:24.068-08:00Foundation HDC vs. Chain & HDCI am currently designing a new scarf pattern and am contemplating the best way to begin. I am deciding weather to use Foundation Half Double Crochet, or Chain & Half Double Crochet. Foundation Half Double Crochet is widely popular, for obvious reasons: it combines two steps in one and you don't have to work into a fiddly chain. I did a poll on Instagram asking which method do people Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-47401848136412440882020-10-07T07:25:00.005-07:002020-10-07T07:37:17.668-07:00In Search of the Best Large Size Crochet Hooks! Lately, I have been needing some crochet hooks in larger sizes and I asked my followers on Instagram for their recommendations. The first recommendation was for Prym Ergonomic hooks. I began to research them online and was particularly intrigued by a review stating that these hooks helped to make stitches more even and uniform. That made them sound magical!A local yarn store in Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-38952627891824705002020-09-01T10:32:00.002-07:002020-09-01T10:48:13.662-07:00Designing a Crochet Bun Cover!My daughter is a figure skater and expressed an interest in having me crochet a bun cover for her to not only keep her hair in place as she moves across the ice, but also to be pretty. Being the accessory lover I am, I jumped on the idea! The key factor in making a bun cover in my opinion is the thread choice! If you use thread that is too thick, it will cover the hair too much and be too Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-7567835609452586822020-07-19T08:54:00.001-07:002020-07-19T08:54:53.383-07:00New Gloria Headband Crochet Pattern!
This pattern was something I designed a while back, but I never went through with submitting it. Since I haven't had a haircut since January and probably won't see the inside of a salon before September, I went looking for the sample to keep my long hair back. I was so pleased with how comfortable and easy to wear it was. It made me feel the best about my hair that I have in months! I Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-79080176938150397752020-07-06T05:11:00.000-07:002020-07-06T05:11:37.410-07:00Raindrops Necklace Crochet Pattern Sale
Today I am featuring one of my most favorite necklace designs, it is a real conversation starter! Crochet a stunning fine jewelry piece worthy of your best occasion. The metallic yarn sets off the design and gives it a rich, opulent look.
It could also be a more casual statement piece, if you use a non-metallic yarn for the neckband, and a subtle variegated yarn for the raindrops that Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-76854854775363326632020-07-05T06:07:00.000-07:002020-07-05T06:15:23.675-07:00Stone Necklace Trio Crochet Pattern Sale
Today, I thought it would be fun to feature not one pattern, but a collection of three patterns based on the same theme. The Stone Necklace Trio is a collection of three easy to wear, eye-catching necklace designs that are crocheted to look like natural stones. The organic shapes, shaded yarn, and filling gives the illusion of natural stones. You can choose to embellish them with Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-46004075851660750352020-07-04T05:28:00.000-07:002020-07-04T05:30:55.803-07:00Julia Necklace Crochet Pattern Sale
Today's featured pattern in my July Summer Fun Crochet promotion is the Julia Necklace. It is the newest pattern in my pattern portfolio and it is great pattern to add a little flair to your summer!
A quick and fun to crochet necklace that includes effective details that are elegant and eye-catching. For the final finishing touch, crocheted beads are added to elevate the necklace to a Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-50625922066210542072020-07-03T05:07:00.001-07:002020-07-03T05:41:57.376-07:00Monarch Necklace Crochet Pattern Sale!
Today's featured pattern is the Monarch Necklace. This is pattern includes thread crochet motifs, which really come to life when mounted on a fingering weight crochet base and joined with crocheted links. All of the elements come together to create a unique and elegant accessory. Repeat the links and blocks as many times as you like to make a custom length.
Today only, I am Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-49047273886047726082020-07-02T02:16:00.000-07:002020-07-03T05:40:40.258-07:00Summer Crochet Fun Day 2!
The July crochet celebration continues! Today's featured pattern is the Venezia Necklace. Perfect necklace to crochet and wear in the summer. It can be crocheted in one color or for a totally different look, crochet each row in a different color, or for impact, make the tassel in a different color or multi-colored.
Inspired by both macrame and ornate vintage jewelry, this necklace Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-20011475658466076002020-07-01T05:41:00.000-07:002020-07-03T05:42:55.844-07:00Celebrating Crochet in the Summer!
I decided to kick off the month of July featuring and discounting a different pattern every day from my Ravelry shop.
The first pattern I have selected is the Petals Collar. I originally designed this pattern for Inside Crochet magazine and it is now available in US crochet terms. This pattern has some whimsical elements and encourages you to celebrate color. The embroidered details Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-38854447142767995422020-05-04T03:33:00.002-07:002020-05-04T03:37:22.677-07:0030 Weaving Ideas Series Including Crochet!
I just finished up "30 Days of Weaving Ideas" for eWoodStory. I always love to mix techniques, and techniques #22 & 29 include crochet, and technique #11 can be done with a crochet hook as surface crochet! I demonstrated all of the techniques on one weaving to create a sampler to inspire future weavings and techniques. If you are interested you can see each of the 30 Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-19366846709699863682020-04-01T06:31:00.000-07:002020-04-01T06:33:56.309-07:0030 Days of Weaving Ideas!
Now is the perfect time to get weaving, and beginning today, April 1st, I will kick off a month of posts. Each day in April I will post on my eWoodstory Instagram account about a different weaving technique. I plan to make a sampler including all of the 30 techniques. It will be great to refer to when I am in a weaving rut! Follow along and make a sampler too, if you wish. Get out Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-23122046217042486272020-03-15T05:48:00.000-07:002020-03-15T05:50:34.103-07:00Crochet Jewelry Pattern Collection Special Offer!I
In honor of National Crochet Month and staying at home as much as possible, I have decided to offer a collection of 6 of my most popular crochet necklace patterns for just $5.99, the cost would be $13.92 if the patterns were purchased separately! This offer is valid until March 31st. To see and/or purchase the collection, here is the link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-87541209960063568442020-02-26T04:44:00.002-08:002020-02-26T04:55:25.687-08:00New Crochet Necklace Pattern Release: The Julia Necklace!
My love for designing jewelry patterns is alive with my latest pattern release, the Julia Necklace!
A modern mix of metallic and non-metallic yarns and crocheted beads add lots of interest to this elegant necklace. The pattern could also be used to crochet trim to embellish the neckline of a top. You can alter the length of the necklace easily by changing the number of repeats Shelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-44789828316288186712020-02-11T23:03:00.001-08:002020-02-11T23:03:56.628-08:00Our Spinerations Handspun Yarn Now on Etsy!
As you may already know, my daughter Sara and I love spinning yarn, and we have turned our love of fiber ino a business! We have been on Instagram for a while, talking about our spinning adventures and have been selling yarn at the Sadu House museum gift shop in Kuwait. Our next adventure is branching out to sell our Spinerations handspun yarn on Etsy in our eWoodstory shop. We have our ownShelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422219021970414649.post-28185316310146787252020-02-03T21:58:00.002-08:002020-02-03T21:58:46.282-08:00New Larger Etimo Crochet Hooks!
I have been a real fan of Etimo crochet hooks since they first came out, but I have always wished that they came in larger sizes. I do have a rare 10.5mm that I found on eBay, and I was hoping that one day they would make even larger hooks! I just found out that they are now making 10mm, 12mm, and 15mm hooks in the Etimo Grand line. I decided to order the 12mm to try. It is plastic, so I amShelby Allahohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15183953377732723410noreply@blogger.com0