Brett Bara is an author, designer, blogger and television host specializing in modern crafts and the DIY lifestyle. She is the author of Sewing in a Straight Line (Potter Craft, 2011), host of the PBS television series Knit and Crochet Now, a DIY contributor to Design Sponge, and a crafty blogger – check out her blog here! She lives in New York City with her world-famous cat, Fifi.
Brett’s also the founder of Brooklyn Craft Camp, a one-day crafts extravaganza taking place on Saturday, March 16 in Brooklyn, NY. Attendees will craft, eat, meet and greet — taking classes on knitting, crochet, embroidery, terrariums, jewelry, paper crafts and more while eating good food, meeting friends, listening to music, and drinking cocktails. It’s a DIY party, all day long!
Want to get Brett’s crochet tips and tricks? Check out our Q&A session with her below!
BY (Bernat Yarns): What’s your favorite type of crocheted item to design and why?
BB (Brett Bara): My favorite things to design are amigurumi, granny square projects, chevron blankets–all easy things! I’m really not much of a technical crochet designer so I love to create easy projects. To me that’s one of the things that can be so great about crochet–even with simple skills you can make really cute, fun projects.
BY: What’s your favorite piece of crochet advice?
BB. Just have fun with it! One of the great things about crochet is that it’s quick and it’s so easy to undo mistakes, so there’s no reason not to experiment and try new things.
BY: What’s your favorite Bernat yarn?
BB: Sheep(ish), of course! Not just because it was created by my friend Vickie, but because it’s a great yarn that’s a nice weight for crochet and I LOVE all the bright, modern, happy colors.
Feeling inspired to get hooking? We’ve got something to help you get started on your next crochet project! One lucky commenter will score a copy of Clever Crocheted Accessories from Brett Bara herself! Entering is easy – just comment on this blog post and let us know what your favorite projects to crochet are! The contest is on until Friday, March 15, so make sure to get your comments in now! We’ll be announcing our winner on March 18th.
Want to see Brett’s work in action? Check out this great Stripey Snake that Brett crocheted in Sheep(ish) by Vickie Howell! It’s great as a body pillow for kids.
Stripey Snake
Designed by Brett Bara
Measurements Approx 15½”/39.5 cm around x 70”/178 cm long
Materials Needed
Bernat Sheep(ish) by Vickie Howell (85 g/3 oz; 153 m/167 yds)
Robin Egg(ish) (00018) 2 balls
Magenta(ish) (00006) 1 ball
Yellow(ish) (00012) 1 ball
Hot Pink(ish) (00007) 1 ball
Chartreuse(ish) (00020) 1 ball
Turquoise(ish) (00017) 1 ball
Pink(ish) (00008) 2 balls
Red(ish) (00015) 1 ball
Lime(ish) (00021) 1 ball
Coral(ish) (00014) 1 ball
Size 5.5 mm (U.S. I/9) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Stuffing. Small amount of black sport-weight yarn for embroidery. 2 black beads for eyes.
Gauge
12 hdc and 14 rnds =4”/10cm with 2 strands of yarn.
STRIPE PATTERN
With Magenta(ish), work 3 rnds.
With Yellow(ish), work 7 rnds.
With Hot Pink(ish), work 2 rnds.
With Chartreuse(ish), work 1 rnd.
With Turquoise(ish), work 3 rnds.
With Pink(ish), work 6 rnds.
With Red(ish), work 4 rnds.
With Lime(ish), work 2 rnds.
With Coral(ish), work 3 rnds.
With Magenta(ish), work 7 rnds.
With Yellow(ish), work 2 rnds.
With Hot Pink(ish), work 1 rnd.
With Chartreuse(ish), work 3 rnds.
With Turquoise(ish), work 6 rnds.
With Pink(ish), work 4 rnds.
With Red(ish), work 2 rnds.
With Lime(ish), work 3 rnds.
With Coral(ish), work 7 rnds.
With Magenta(ish), work 2 rnds.
With Yellow(ish), work 1 rnd.
With Hot Pink(ish), work 3 rnds.
With Chartreuse(ish), work 6 rnds.
With Turquoise(ish), work 4 rnds.
With Pink(ish), work 2 rnds.
With Red(ish), work 3 rnds.
With Lime(ish), work 7 rnds.
With Coral(ish), work 2 rnds.
With Magenta(ish), work 1 rnd.
With Yellow(ish), work 3 rnds.
With Hot Pink(ish), work 6 rnd.
With Chartreuse(ish), work 4 rnds.
With Turquoise(ish), work 2 rnds.
With Pink(ish), work 3 rnds.
With Red(ish), work 7 rnds.
With Lime(ish), work 2 rnds.
With Coral(ish), work 1 rnd.
These 125 rnds form Stripe Pattern.
Note: Entire Snake is worked in continuous spiral using 2 strands of yarn throughout. Do not join at end of rnds.
Beg at Head, with 2 strands of Robin Egg(ish), ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hook and working in continuous spiral throughtout,
Rnd 2: (2 hdc in next hdc) 6 times,
Rnd 3: *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in next hdc; repeat from * 5 times more,
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc: repeat from * 5 times more,
Rnd 5: *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc; repeat from * 5 times more,
Rnd 6: *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc, repeat from * 5 times more,
Rnd 7: *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc, repeat from * 5 times more,
Rnd 8: *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc, repeat from * 5 times more,
Rnd 9: *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in each of next 7 hdc, repeat from * 5 times more, (54 hdc)
Rnds 10 – 15: 1 hdc in each hdc around,
Rnd 16: *Hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of next 7 hdc; repeat from * 5 times more, (48 hdc)
Rnd 17: 1 hdc in each hdc around,
Rnd 18: *Hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc; repeat from * 5 times more, (42 hdc)
Rnd 19: Repeat Rnd 17,
Rnd 20: *Hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc, repeat from * 5 times more, (36 hdc)
Rnds 21 – 25: Repeat Rnd 17 (36 hdc). Break Robin Egg(ish).
Body of Snake
Proceed in Stripe Pattern until full length of Snake reaches 5 feet/4.7 m long, stuffing Snake as you work (taking care not to over-stuff). Begin decreasing as follows (keeping continuity of Stripe Pattern):
Next Rnd: *Hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc; repeat from * 5 times more (30 hdc),
Next 2 Rnds: 1 hdc in each hdc around,
Next Rnd: *Hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc; repeat from * 5 times more (24 hdc),
Next 2 Rnds: 1 hdc in each hdc around,
Next Rnd: *Hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc; repeat from * 5 times more (18 hdc)
Next 2 Rnds: 1 hdc in each hdc around,
Next Rnd: *Hdc2tog, 1 hdc in next hdc; repeat from * 5 times more (12 hdc)
Next Rnd: *Hdc2tog; repeat from * 5 times more (6 hdc). Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through 6 remaining hdc. Pull tightly to close and fasten securely.
Tongue
Using Red(ish), smaller hook and 1 strand of yarn only, ch 10.
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch to end, turn ( 9 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, 1sc in each of next 5 sc, ch 5, turn.
Row 3: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Fasten off
With sport weight black yarn, embroider mouth with stem stitch. Sew Tongue in position. Sew beads for eyes as shown in picture.
I love making hats and scarves! They are quick to make, functional, and I can give them as gifts.
My favorite things to crochet are baby things! and would love to add this book to my collection.
Slippers are my number 1 favorite followed by afghans and dishcloths.
I’d love to have a good pattern for slippers that can be adapted for different sizes, but I usually end up making lots of character hats. The person I give them to usually is so pleased to get one and I love to see their faces.
i love to crochet scarves and baby blankets and hats, quick and easy is what i reach for when I crochet
I think partly because I am a knitter of sweaters and shawls, and I love to have lots of WIP’s going
My favorite thing to crochet is blankets. Baby blankets are my favorite because they are small enough that you can try new things but you don’t get board before they are finished. Thanks for the chance to win!
I’m a scarf, afghan and jewelry crocheter generally, but I’ll try anything once…or twice!
I love to crochet hats and baby blankets!
I love to crochet blankets for my grandkids. I try to make them a little larger so they’ll keep them as they grow. Also I make them in colors that they’ll like as adults.
It is great to “meet” someone like Brett who loves crochet so much and has similar tastes in yarn and products as I do. I recently worked with Sheepish and loved it!
I love all crochet projects (and can’t wait to try the snake), but at the moment I am finding myself making a lot of fingerless gloves and baby hats. I love to look at patterns and pictures for inspiration and then come up with my own designs and yarn choices!
Sorry, I meant Sheep(ish)!
Thank you for sharing your story! After I had crocheted afghans and more afghans for family and friends, I switched to smaller pieces, vests, scarves, children’s clothes. I am currently making matching scarves for my 6-year old grandsons. I let them pick the yarn color, and sometimes let them help, a little.
Love your little snake. I have wanted to pick up a copy of the Crochet Accessories, so would LOVE to win this!!
I also love to make granny squares and they are easy to carry around with you. I put teal(ish) and turquoise(ish) together (my two favoirte colors) to make a new wonderful color.
I absolutely love this snake, so cute and I can’t wait to make one. I usually stick to making baby afghans or ponchos.
Great pattern, thanks.
I am very new to crochet (have been knitting for years). I am interested in trying this snake. It is really cute. And what a great way to use up stash yarn. Thanks for sharing
Although I have not picked up a hook in years, and until recently, never made anything other than an afghan, I have really been enjoying rediscovering crocheting again, and really having fun trying new things!! Recently been making things for my young grandchildren (hats, purses, headbands, booties) and excited to try my hand at Amigurumi. I love watching Brett Bara on TV, she makes everything easy to understand and keeps my interest peaked!!
This book looks fab! My favorite items to crochet are definitely accessories, with shawls being dearest to my heart.
I love to crochet afghans, scarves and baby/toddler clothes. Going wild with colors & color combinations is a must.
I get many requests to crochet a cute pattern I found for a sleeping puppy. I usually use Bernat Softee Baby yarn when crocheting baby items. I also crochet prayer shawls for my church’s prayer shawl ministry.
I love to crochet and was taught when I was about 10 years old. I am now retired & have all the time in world to be creative with my crochet projects. I love to make little crochet purses for my granddaughters to keep their cell phones in. Also, I’ve made a bunch of cozy cowls and lacy scarves that my friends are crazy about!
this little snake is super cute and I have a 6 month old boy who would probably love it!
I have been crocheting for a very long and like Brett I like easy projects.
Love to crochet shawls or amigurumi. I am working on my first tunisian crochet project this month, Pax by Aoibhe Ni.
My favorite item to crochet is “The Best Ever Potholder” using the double crochet stitch.
I’m a beginner and have tried everything from rugs to gecko bookmarks!! I have saved or pinned so many patterns that i’ll need 2 lifetimes lol, but I’ll keep trying!!
That is such a cute snake. I love to crochet baby afghans and lace edgings.
I typically make blankets, scarves, hats, and amigurumi because they are fast and easy. I’m always on the look out for a new crochet book!
I’ve just recently gotten back into crocheting after several years. I like to crochet baby things and blankets. I learned to crochet slippers in home economics when I was in the 8th grade and my grandmother taught me how to do granny squares and doll dresses. I’m currently trying to make new things like hats and sweaters.
My favorite things to crochet are doilies.
My favorite thing to crochet is doilies using crochet cotton. They look great under everything around the house and make great gifts–so many of my friends say they can’t crochet with the thinner cotton. I love that doilies are portable enough to take to the drs office or work on while I am riding in a car.
That snake looks soooo cute; however, I think it would be safer, if for a child, to embroider the eyes, and not use beads… as we know, some children love to chew on teddy bear eyes, etc. and could choke on one. Just a suggestion for super safety? Can’t wait to show this to my friends who crochet. Thank you.
What a cute snake. Reminds me of the fun-fur 1 my Grammy made me when I was a youngster. My favourite item to crochet is Cross Bookmarks. The picots r a challenge but the finished project is really nice. Gave many away as gifts & sold some 2.
The snake looks so friendly. I’m only just teaching myself to crochet, so don’t have any favourites, yet!
I love to crochet baby hats and baby blankets! I’m a brand-new mom, and I love the pictures of my adorable son in his little elf hat I crocheted for him!
My favorite things to crochet is baby items blankets and little girls dresses.
I love the snakey and I can’t wait to make him for my son! I love making baby blankets and Bernat Softee Baby is my favorite baby yarn so far. Looking forward to trying Sheepish
I started crocheting again just before Christmas and I am “hooked” totally!!! So far I’ve loved making hats, slippers and quick easy projects. My favorites though, and this might well be because the grandchildren have so much fun with them, is amigurumi. This book looks like it would be great for more project ideas.
I love to crochet hats, cowls and fingerless mitts. Also headbands and baby stuff!
I love to crochet everything!Mostly nowadays I make tops for my grandaughters.
I seem to do best with ripple afghans and blankets. I love the look of blocks, but I’m terrible at joining.
So far, I’ve mostly done baby things, edgings and shrugs for myself. A little amigurumi. I’m pretty much an adventurous beginner in crochet but it is so fun! I’ll be taking a more advanced class and the project calls for Bernat yarns! Cute snake pillow pattern – thanks.
I love knitting hats, scarves, slippers but especially baby blankets. I usually give them to my nieces & nephews when they have babies, and anything else I give to the NICU ward at the local hospital.
I have just discovered that I love to crochet. I recently completed Vickie Howell’s beginner class at Craftsy. So far, I have attempted small projects like tech cozies, scarves and a bag. Now, completing my very first afghan. Brett Bara’s Stripey Snake is so cute and I am most certainly going to try it out.
After taking Vickie Howell’s beginner class with Craftsy, I have discovered I love to crochet! So far, it has been small projects like tech cozies, scarves and fingerless gloves. My very first afghan is nearing completion. Can’t wait to finish and start on another project and learn something new along the way. I know, Brett Bara’s Stripey Snake!
I’m already in love with the red hat on the cover of your book, and would love getting to make the hat. Hats are one of my favorite things to crochet, and have been working on different ones lately. Thank you for the chance to win your great looking book!
I enjoy making all different projects…amigurumi, baby stuff, afghans, hats, flowers, ponchos, sweaters, etc…I love to challenge myself!
I love to crochet bags!
I watch Knit and Crochet Now and enjoy it a lot. I love to crochet toys and have a favorite afghan pattern which I make and give to everyone in sight. Prefer crochet to knit because it is faster and you can see it grow and shape as you go along.
My favorite thing to crochet is scarves, but a close second would be things for my grandbabies!
My favorite things to crochet are shawls & sweaters. I would love to add this book to my collection
I think my favorite thing to crochet is hats. We live a block from the East Idaho Cancer Center so I make a bunch then drop them off.
I like to crochet amigurumi, and granny square based things, scarfs and wristers… I would love to win this book to expand my horizons and skills!
Thanks Bernat for the fun opportunities you give us!
I crochet for the “Pink Posse of GA” where I am known as the “Pink Posse Hooker”. They help qualified cancer patients with utility bills while they are going through chemo treatments and are unable to work.
I also crochet for childhood cancer.
I met a lady in the yarn section of a store and discovered that her niece was a young teen going through cancer, so I crocheted hats for her and am told that she loved them and as I sent several that she received joy from giving some of them away to other patients in the children’s cancer facility. She is doing well now and has recently won a beauty contest!
My mother taught me to crochet when I was 8 (I’m over 60); I consider crochet my legacy and my joy.
Hats, scarfs and mittens are my usual projects. With a crocheted animal thrown in now and then! These smaller projects are a great way to use up that left over yarn too. Which I’m going to concentrate on this year. Clear out the old to make room for the new
Your snake pillow is super cute, just love it! I too love easy projects. I love making hats and scarves for ones I love. This book would realy put a smile on my face for sure
My favorite items to make is a shawl though baby items are a close second. Also small items for the home or children that are fast to complete.
I’d have to say that my favorite crochet projects are blankets (baby and afghans) and children’s items. =)
I love to crochet! I’ve made lots of different items from hats to scarves but I make more blankets than anything else. I loved reading this interview. It was great!
My favorite thing to crochet is any kind of hat
. After that I love making little booties for babies. There are some really cute patterns out there now-a-days. Third, would be dishcloths. They are so greatly appreciated by my friends and every time they use it (daily) they will think of me and smile (I hope). Gotta love it !
This last winter crocheted a lot of slouchy hats & ear warmers for my 5 grand daughters..was so very rewarding & fun. Also, like to make small projects to give away to friends & family for special holidays like St. Patricks Day, Easter, Halloween, etc. Your book looks great. The hat on the cover caught my eye immediately.
Couldn’t find any crochet books like this last winter so had to rely
on the internet for patterns. Karen
I’ve always found afghans to be satisfying projects to crochet. I’ve done some hats and scarves as well. The snake is perfect for my granddaughter, who loves snakes! Her birthday is coming up! Thanks for sharing the pattern,
I love to crochet items for my grandkids.
I am pretty new to crochet, and my favorite item so far is scarves, especially infinity scarves!
Tell me it’s crochet and I’ll try it! I like tryimg new stitches and new things.Hats, shawls, afghans, baby blankets, cowls, booties… My favorite recent projects were matching treble link blankets for my granddaughters, and a ‘brain slug’ hat I made for a coworker. The snake is adorable.
I like making baby blankets and have enjoyed making dish clothes and towel toppers, The snake is really cute. I would like to try making him and some other animals.
Afghans are my favorite!
I like crocheting dresses for my granddaughters and great grans.
I love the reactions of people who think crochet can only be granny square afghans. (wow what a suprise)
Glinda
I’d have to go with sweaters and dresses for little girls! There are so many great crochet patterns out there that look adorable on them:)
I like projects that go quickly, so I can try something else next! My favorite is probably stick horses–I have made a dozen or so for children of my friends. If a project is too involved, or takes too long, it ends up in my UFO (unfinished objects) pile!
Oh, stick horses sound great. What ages would you say they were for? Also where might I find the pattern?
Thanks, Rae
I like crocheting unusual things, like swiffer pads and the like. I also like to make scarves and am trying to crochet a hooded sweatshirt.
My favorite thing to crochet has always been a baby blanket, because it’s such a happy occasion, and all babies need a made-with-love blanket.
Other than that, I enjoy making small items in happy colors for gifts. I tend to avoid anything that requires construction – to me, that’s too much like work.
The snake is cute! I’ve been crocheting for 2 1/2 years and have enjoyed learning. I’m definitely “hooked!” Would love to win the book!
My favorites to crochet are toys.
Your book loos so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your pattern and tips. I love to knit and crochet toys and little things, hats scarves and cowls. My nieces would love it if I won this book as they are the recipients of most of my creations.
I went through an afghan phase years ago, but nowadays I love crocheting smaller projects… like scarves and amigurumi. Instant gratification is the way to go!
I love the look of crocheted Christmas decorations for the house, so I probably do more of that than anything else. Mom does lots of baby items and hats for nursing homes, among many other projects
I love to crochet hats; all types of hats.
I love the snake. My grandson wants one but he wants his to be blue. I love to crochet. I crochet everything especially anything my grandchildren want. Just finished making angry bird hats for all of 3 of them.
I love to crochet baby hats, blankets and toys. This snake is great and I am going to make it today. Thanks
I love to make baby blankets or hats
I love to crochet just about anything. Right now I am working on a baby blanket for my niece and nephew’s new baby and just finished a wall hanging, booties and baby blanket for my Godson and his wife. I made toys, shawls, and afghans for Christmas gifts. So, you name it, I crochet it.
I like to crochet fun things like stuffed animals and headbands for my girls!
I didn’t know about all your other talents; REMARKABLE! I enjoy your PBS shows, but one is not on currently. I have crocheted a variety of things and just finished crocheting red hearts. I am looking forword to making the cute snake for my great-grand children.
I love to crochet cowls, and my 11 year old twin daughters have recently been ‘hooked’ as well, and are making bracelets and headbands. Book looks awesome!
Kind of new to crocheting. Taking up the hobby because of being bedbound with knee surgeries. I have made earwarmers and scarves in honor of the Sandy Hook Victims and have given them away to the seniors at my mother’s senior center that she runs. All of my Christmas gifts were crocheted items this year and everyone loves them. I try to learn new stuff all the time and I am very interested in your book:) Thank you for the free snake pattern I am about to attempt it this weekend:)
I too love when it’s simple and crochet is just perfect. It’s easy and always makes the perfect gift! I love to do scarfs and just started to do matching hats. I also enjoy making baby blanckets.
The snake is a wonderful way to use up all those small amounts of yarn you have left after making other projects. I have enjoyed getting to know Brett by watching Knit and Crochet Now on PBS.
Cute snake, love all the colors.
I love the snake….and I’m sure myy 2 year-old grandon will, too! Thanks for sharing the pattern!
Also, your book looks great, and I’d love to win a copy! I’m ill and disabled, so it takes me quite a bit longer than most people to finish a project, so I tend to stick to accessory type projects. I especially like fingerless mittens because it’s essential to keep my joints warm for me to be able to continue crafting, and so my carers hands aren’t too cold when they come in and touch me with their cold hands! LOL!!!
I love to crochet baby items and afghans. Enjoy watching Brett on Knit and Crochet Now,
I love to knit and crochet. Presently I’m working on an afghan for my daughter. I would love to take a look and maybe win this wonderful-looking book!
I love to crochet! I crocheted or knitted all of my Christmas gifts last year, 3 afghans, one was a Spider-Man in action pose, one a granny squares with matching pillow, and one done in blues and greens in the Larksfoot stitch. Also made 2 cowls, both a Vickie Howell pattern. I made 2 infinity scarves, a pair of fingerless gloves, all the Angry Birds as stuffed animals, with matching hats. I designed forts/castles to go along with 24 knights in four different colored uniforms and shield. The castles have working draw bridges. The knights are made with wine corks inside. They are so cute. Shawls, purses, and over things completed my gifts. Now I’m making children’s purses, children’s novelty hats, and lots of stuffed animals. I love to crochet!! Anything, pretty much!
Rae
LOVE the snake pattern, and have several kids in mind to make a bunch for! what a great way to use up a bunch of my srap yarn stash!
I have been crocheting for many, many years now. I have a hard time picking what my “favorite” thing is to crochet. I love crocheting, and love making just about anything! I guess I would have to say I most often make clothing and accessories, followed by home decor and toys. Just put a hook in my hand, a skein of yarn o a ball of threa by my side, and I am a happy hooker!
Accessories and amigurumi. Mainly things for babies…hate to work on the same project for ages, so small projects – THAT’S ME!!
I like to crochet granny square afghans, potholders, washcloths, dishcloths, ripple afghans and bags. I have a lot of fun with changing the features of the bags that I make.
love making hats for my toddler and blankets
I love making whatever would make suitable gifts for friends and family: blankets, booties and hats for new babies; sweaters for my mom; fun hats for me and my friends; easter stuffed fun for my niece; shawls and scarves for my northern friends. And even more variety available with a book like this!
Newbie to crochet. Made a couple scarves (same pattern). And, NOW finally taught myself granny square, with the decision..what to make with all the squares!
I LOVE MAKING BABY BLANKETS AND GIVING THEM TO A HOME FOR UNWED MOTHERS,ALSO ENJOY LAP BLANKETS GIVEN TO VETERANS HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOMES . MADE MANY SCARVES AND HATS GIVEN TO THE HOMELESS, KEPT BUSY MAKING TWISTED SCARVES FOR MY 6 GRANDDAUGHTERS.
I enjoy baby blankets and cables
I wan to no if is possible to have this instruction in french.
Thank you
I have just started learning how to crochet [ I have been knitting for 50 years] as I needed a wide crochet hem on a lovely dress for my great-niece`s birthday an it turned out great! I bought a book off ebay to learn all the different stitches and I am making an afghan using the different stitches in different colours, it`s so easy why did I wait until I was 56 [57 in 3 weeks]. My mum thinks it hilarious as she has been making small knee blankets for the “old” folk at the local care home,she is 82 this year nad makes clothes for the prem unit at the maternity ward with all the odds and ends she has left over from knitting. If I won this book I would need to lock it up when she visits as I never let her see my “small” stash in my spare room, or some would disappear into her bag.
I love making things for babies, dresses, sweaters and hats
Would love, love to win the book!! I enjoy making amigurumi, purses, afghans (my favourites) and baby blankets, etc. I am going to try the pattern for the snake for my Granddaughter. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love to crochet anything for my boys. My latest projects were bean bags, washcloths, a scarf, and now a Bible cover/carrier. All fun, quick projects. I am almost done with a large granny square train afghan since my boys love trains. Next up for myself is a beautiful shawl with some type of painted yarn, but I haven’t found the right pattern yet!
I loved watching your tv show. I don’t seem to get it in my area any more. I taught myself to crochet, as I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, and it is easier in my joints than knitting.
I have been crochet baby items, and love making amigurumis.
I love to crochet everything – lol – My latest is a ring bearer pillow for my daughter’s friend who is getting married in June
I’ve crochet adult sweaters, children’s clothes, character hats, cowls, my list is endless. I’m addicted to crochet always thinking ahead for my next project. The next on my list is a Christening dress 
and I too love the bernat yarns 
I am a first time grandma and am loving re-visiting all the baby patterns I used for my children.
I also love crocheting my own designs that develop as I go. I love the sculptural possibilities of crochet. I have made a teddy bear with bells and a dolly for my grand daughter this way – both without filling so they would be easy for her to hold. She loves them.
I crochet mostly scarves or other small things. I have been teaching myself new stitches all the time. I love learning.
I like to make roses and baby blankets. They are easy and quick. They are great gifts.
My favorite thing to crochet would be hats,scarves and flowers. I love finding new patterns to create for those projects. I am not an expert but I’ll try any pattern once or twice.
My fave crochet items are anything using granny squares ~ there are so many different ones. I also enjoy quick crochets like potholder, cloths, towel toppers, table runners etc. I learned crochet before knitting and still do both many years later. Would love to win the book. I am always on the look out for new ideas !!!!
I love to crochet afghans, toys, and scarfs!
I like to crochet washclothes, potholders and cowls. I love your snake pattern!
I usually make useful things (like hats and wristlets this winter) but I like working on lace edgings like my grandmother used to do, only I stick to quite simple patterns. Life isn’t as peaceful and quiet as it was in her day and interruptions always make me lose my place, so simple patterns are easier to find my way back into.
Right now the main thing I crochet is clothes for my niece’s Journey Girl doll. I also enjoy making scarves and toys.
I enjoy making Santa and Rudolph from potholder patterns from the 80s. Everyone really likes them!
love brett’s psb series and would love to have her lastest book-keep up the good work-i love to crochet amigurumi, baby blankets and afghans…this saturday leaving my comfort zone and taking a class on making crochet socks!
This lady,Brett,is my hero!Istarted watching her program like 4 years ago,I have the DVR set to record every week,so I will not miss a thing and I can watch it learning,and I did learn,she encouraged me to try crocheting,and Lord and behold,I can do it!I love her pattern of the week,and with that,I tried all the crocheting patterns and I would rewind and rewind to make sure I was doing it correctly..My favorite of all are baby things,even though I am 56,no babies anymore,and not a grandma,I have done for my nieces and friends with grand children and new moms and have some tucked away for when my sons ever decide to get married and have children,both sexes..Don’t ever say all you people you cannot learn to knit or crochet,because I am a knitter,it was hard for me to adjust but I did and at 56 with Bretts help on tv and her books,and guests.. I have learned to crochet..You are my” HERO”
I’ve knit forever but am newer to crochet. I’m growing to adore it now because with extended stitches and innovative designers, it’s not stiff anymore. It drapes and can be used to make ANYTHING. Yeah, crochet!
I love crocheting just about anything as long as I have Bernat yarn at my disposal. I don’t use anything else, and am having a hard time finding Bernat at my local WalMart.
I have a huge afghan I have been working on for about 5/6 years now, and am praying I bought enough yarn back then to finish it.
Toys, flowers, and baby blankets are my standards.
My favorite crochet projects are doilies and amigurumi.
My favorite crochet technique is the “standing stitch” to replace having to chain when moving up in rounds.
I love making hats and amigurumi toys. i have a 3 year old son and i work in an infant/toddler daycare, so i always have lots of kids to make stuff for