Some how my daughters are already back in school this week, so I guess that means its time to get some patterns out again. First up is Shibori Sock, a stranded knit sock pattern. I designed these socks for my daughter's birthday, and a reminder of the summer we had. We had a busy summer. This year I had a week long missions trip, 2 weeks of summer camp, college visits, medical appointments and time with family. It all went way too quick, and it required me to have easy projects that I could...

Reader I have a new crochet pattern for you today. It has been a long time since I have been able to share a crochet pattern with you. It feels good to get another one out. Say hello to Hyacinth Scarf. Close up of the Hyacinth Scarf When I first started to work on this pattern all the way back in January I had all the plans to make it have the same texture as my Hyacinth Hat. With all the bad news my mind kept wandering and I kept forgetting to add the crossover row. I thought, "well if I'm...

Reader Designs by Diligence is 14 years old this week. I can hardly believe I have been creating things for you for that long. What a joy its been from my first design appearing in Crochetvolution to now. I wanted to celebrate by offering a free knitting pattern just for this week. Restful Hat In my quest for using up the yarn I have. I decided to use up some mini skeins. I also added a lace weight mohair, and the result was the softest 2 tone hat that I have thoroughly enjoyed wearing this...