Mary Beth Temple is an author and knit and crochet designer who has contributed to magazines including Knit Simple, Vogue Knitting Crochet, Interweave Crochet, and Crochet Today. She’s also the owner and lead designer for the popular pattern line Hooked for Life.
Mary Beth is the author of the humor books The Secret Language of Knitters and Hooked for Life: Adventures of a Crochet Zealot, both from Andrews McMeel Publishing. She has designed two booklets for Leisure Arts – DIY (Design it Yourself) Afghans, and The Perfect Pillow: Ten Designs for Every Space.
Her most recent book Curvy Girl Crochet: 25 Patterns that Fit and Flatter from The Taunton Press, and most recent booklet is Easy Cowls to Crochet from SoHo Publishing.
Want to get Mary Beth’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?
MBT: I love to make almost anything in crochet, but recently have been on a cowl kick. There are endless variations to make, and accessories are fun because they are relatively quick to make.
BY: What’s your favorite piece of crochet advice?
MBT: When working into the foundation chain, stitch into the back or “bump” of the chain rather than the front or “V: as many of us were taught. Working in the bump gives you a much neater edge, and is a great habit to get into if you want to try crochet techniques like Tunisian or Broomstick Lace.
BY: What’s your favorite Bernat yarn?
MBT: Has to be Bernat Alpaca, especially in the Peony colorway. So soft!
Feeling inspired to get started on your next crochet project? We’ve got you covered! One lucky commenter will score a copy of Mary Beth’s newest book, Curvy Girl Crochet! To be entered to win, just comment on this blog post and let us know what projects you crochet most often! 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 Mary Beth’s crochet skills in action? Check out her adorable Sunny Toddler Cardigan, crocheted in Bernat Satin!
Sunny Toddler Cardigan
Designed by Mary Beth Temple
The minute the sun comes out and the leaves start to turn green, kids all over want to shed their winter coats. This thick sweater is a comfy play outside sweater for spring or fall, and its bright colors will entice your squirming toddler to put it on!
To fit child’s sizes: 2 ( 4, 6, 8 ) yrs.
Finished chest size 24 3/4” (25 3/4”, 27 3/4”, 29 3/4”) [63 (65.5, 70.5, 75.5) cm].
Materials:
Bernat Satin (100 g/3.5 oz; 182 m/200 yds)
Main Color (MC) Tangerine (04700) 2 (2, 3, 3) balls
Contrast A Soft Fern (04221) 1 (1, 1, 1) ball
Size 5.5 mm (U.S. I/9) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. 6 buttons, 3/4” [2 cm]. Needle and coordinating thread to sew on buttons.
Gauge: 12 dc and 7 rows = 4”/10 cm
Abbreviations
Ch – chain
Dc – double crochet
Rep – repeat
Rnd – round
RS – right side
Sc – single crochet
Sk – skip
Sl st – slip stitch
Sp – space
St - stitch
T-ch – turning chain
Yoh – yarn over hook
Special Stitches
Shell = 3 dc in specified st
Open shell = (dc, ch 1, dc) in specified st
Dc2tog = (Yoh. Draw up a loop in next st. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Sc2tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Ch-3 counts as 1 dc throughout.
Back
With MC, ch 41 (44, 44, 47).
Row 1: (RS). 3 dc in 6th ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, shell in next ch. Rep from * to last 2 ch, sk 1 ch, dc in last ch. Turn. (12 [13, 13, 14] shells + 2 dc counting t-ch)
Rows 2, 4: Ch 3, *sk 2 dc, open shell in next dc. Rep from * to last 2 sts, sk 1 dc, dc in top of t-ch. Turn.
Rows 3, 5: Ch 3, *sk 2 dc, shell in ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sts, sk 1 dc, dc in top of t-ch. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 3, sk first dc, dc in each dc across, including top of turning ch. Turn. (38 [41, 41, 44] dc counting t-ch)
Rep Row 6 until Back from beg measures 9½ (10½, 11½, 13½)”/24 (26.5, 29, 34.5) cm. Fasten off.
Fronts: Make 2
(you just flip one of these to make mirror image for other side of Front)
With MC, ch 23 (23, 26, 26).
Row 1: 3 dc in 6th ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, shell in next ch. Rep from * to last 2 ch, sk 1 ch, dc in last ch. Turn. (6 [6, 7, 7] shells + 2 dc counting t-ch)
Rows 2 – 5: Rep Rows 2 – 5 of Back.
Row 6: Ch 3, sk first dc, dc in each dc across, including top of turning ch. Turn. (20 [20, 23, 23] dc counting t-ch)
Rep Row 6 until work from beg measures 6 (7, 7, 9)”/15 (18, 18, 23) cm.
Decrease for neck edge:
Row 1: Ch 3, sk first dc, (dc2tog) twice, dc in each dc to end. Turn. (18 [18, 21, 21] dc)
Row 2: Ch 3, sk first dc, dc in each dc across to last 4 sts, (dc2tog) twice. Turn. (16 [16, 19, 19] dc)
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until 6 (6, 9, 9) sts remain.
Sizes 2 and 4 only: Fasten off
Sizes 6 and 8 only: Work 2 rows even. Fasten off.
Sleeves: Make 2
With MC, ch 29 (32, 35, 38).
Row 1: 3 dc in 6th ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, shell in next ch. Rep from * to last 2 ch, sk 1 ch, dc in last ch. Turn. (8 [9, 10, 11] shells + 2 dc counting t-ch)
Rows 2 and 3: Rep Rows 2 and 3 of Back.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in first dc and in each dc across to last dc, 2 dc in last dc. Turn. (28 [31, 34, 37] dc counting t-ch)
Rows 5 and 6: Ch 3, sk first dc, dc in each dc across, including top of turning ch. Turn.
Row 7: Rep Row 4. (30 [33, 36, 39] dc)
Rows 8 and 9: Rep Row 5.
Row 10: Rep Row 4. (32 [35, 38, 41] dc)
Row 11: Rep Row 5.
Size 2 only: Fasten off.
Sizes 4 and 6 only: Rep Row 5 until work from beg measures 9 (10)”/23 (25.5) cm. Fasten off.
Size 8 only: Row 12: Rep Row 4. (43 dc)
Rep Row 5 until work from beg measures 11½”/29 cm. Fasten off.
Sleeve Edging:
Row 1: Join A with sl st to first foundation chain. Ch 1, working in opposite side of foundation ch, sc in first dc, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in base of shell, *2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in base of shell. Rep from * to last shell, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in dc. Turn. (26 [29, 32, 35] sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Pin garment pieces to measurements and cover with damp cloth leaving cloth to dry.
Sew Fronts to Back at shoulder seams. Sew sleeves to armholes. Sew side and underarm seams as one, using matching yarn.
Body Edging:
Rnd 1: With RS facing, join A with sl st in center of Back neck edge, ch 1, sc in each sc across to last 2 sts of Back, sc2tog, work 12 (12, 16, 16) sc evenly spaced along angled neck edge, ch 2, 18 (23, 23, 28) sc evenly spaced down Left Front, ch 2, sc in base of first dc along bottom edge, 2 sc in each ch-2 sp and sc in base of each shell or dc across bottom edge, ch 2, 18 (23, 23, 28) sc evenly spaced up Right Front, ch 2, 12 (12, 16, 16) sc evenly spaced along angled neck edge, sc2tog over first 2 sts of Back, sc in each sc across to beg of rnd, sl st to first sc to join rnd.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across Back to last sc, sc2tog over last st of Back and first st of neck edge, [sc in each sc to ch-2 sp, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 2 times, sc in each sc across bottom edge, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp and in each of next 1 (1, 1, 2) sc, [ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in each of next 2 (3, 3, 3 sc] 5 (5, 5, 6) times, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in last sc, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, sc in each sc across to last sc of neck edge, sc2tog over last st of neck edge and first st of Back, sc in each sc across to beg of rnd, sl st to first sc to join rnd.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across Back to last sc, sc2tog over last st of Back and first st of neck edge, [sc in each sc to ch-2 sp, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2] 2 times, sc in each sc across bottom edge, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp and in each of next 2 (5, 5, 2) sc, [2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in each of next 2 sc] 3 (3, 3, 4) times, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in last sc, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, sc in each sc across to last sc of neck edge, sc2tog over last st of neck edge and first st of Back, sc in each sc across to beg of rnd, sl st to first sc to join rnd. Fasten off.
Weave in ends, stitch on buttons to correspond with buttonholes.
Number wise, the projects I make the most of are slippers. They make great gifts and they’re a portable project that are easy to slip into my purse and take with me to appointments. The pattern I use I’ve been making for many, many years so I have it memorized and don’t have to take a paper copy with me. The type of thing I spend the most time on is probably afghans. I love them–making and cuddling up in.
It seems I always have a baby afghan in the works! I always make lots of scarfs for Christmas. I recently started making some hats – lots of fun! I made the lacy shawl collar vest in Bernat Satin for myself. Got lots of compliments. It’s nice to make something for myself once in a while!
My favorite thing to crochet are blankets but every year I do branch out and make my mom a sweater for Christmas. She loves getting them and that is my favorite item of the year to make! Thanks for the chance to win!
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 crocheting for the wee ones! So many things out there for babies; glad you have not forgotten about the big kids!
I like to make scarves, afghans, and jewelry, but have been known to do anything. I’m currently having a broomstick lace moment.
We just recently added a new granddaughter to our ever-growing list of grandchildren. she is local to me, so baby items are high on my list of to do’s.
I too use your trick of crocheting into the “bump” of the foundation chain. It makes for a neater edge and an easier job to pick up stitches. I’m looking forward to checking out the new patterns whether I win the book or buy it (although I hope I win it!).
Love her designs! My favorite go-to crochet projects are accessories. I enjoy the instant gratification factor!
I love to crochet baby layettes in Bernat Softee Baby. I also crochet prayer shawls for adults, and I get many requests for sleeping puppies (so cute).
I love the bag designs in the top photo. First time I’ve seen large crocheted bags that I want to make immediately for myself.
I love to crochet afghans, scarves & baby/toddler clothes. Bright colors and color combinations are a must.
those curvy clothes look so nice…I have such a problem finding clothes that fit well because I’m short and big on top.
I seem to do a lot of hats and I’m currently on a shawl kick. Mary Beth’s book has been on my wishlist.
I’ve just recently added Tunisian crochet to my skills. Think I’m “hooked”.
Love to crochet. I’ve been crocheting since I was a little girl, always scaves, throws, and blankets. I’ve been wanting to try a sweater, but always tbought I’d have trouble. I’ve gotten better with time but, somehow I always drop a stitch or add a stitch and things come out “a little off”.
I do smaller projects most frequently- fingerless gloves, socks, hats. I’m trying to get into bigger projects though, especially sweaters. I actually checked out Curvy Girl Crochet from the library and loved it!
I love to make afghans, hats and scarves for friends and family. It’s cheaper than buying presents and they will last a lifetime.
I am going to try the sweater in boys colors for my 4 year old great nephew. He loved the deer hat and paws scarf I made him for Xmas.
I learned to crochet from my Grandma, it kept me out of her hair & stopped the “there’s nothing to do” comments from me!
Our local American Legion Post has sponsored a Veterans’ Home for many years & I got into crocheting slippers for the vets. They always love getting them!
I’ve just started crocheting again after several years. I’ve been crocheting easy projects but I’m trying to learn to do harder projects. I learned to crochet into the v but the projects I’ve been working on uses the”bump” so I’m having a little bit of a hard time trying to work into the chain that way. I would love to win your book so I can learn new projects.
I chain this way.
I love to crochet for others. I like to make afghans the best, but I also enjoy making scarves, hats, & toys. I haven’t made any clothing yet, but I would love to try.
I love all types of crochet. My favorite is doilies. Old fashion I know, but I love to make the pretty lace. Right now I am making a shawl and I just finished a hexagon afghan for myself and made a Christmas afghan for my son and daughter in law.
I love making baby things and have a toddler grand to crochet for too!
I enjoy crocheting scarves, sweaters for babies and even a sweater for myself.
I love to crochet everything! Items for my grandchildren are top of the list,if they want it I make it!!
I crochet mostly household items, like colourful mats, dishcloths, organizing boxes using cottons. I have done afghans, hats and toys as well. I love the modern patterns for crochet, they are so inventive. I am dying to try some of the newer clothing options.
Most often has been baby items for my neice (3 mos) – this cardigan is so cute and will go on my list for when she is older. Thank you for the pattern and interview.
Love to make prayers shawls and unique baby blankets or special occasion afghans. Time consuming but worth the effort.
My mom taught me to crochet. Bless her! Afghans, covered coat hangers, “worms” and slippers I’ve done. My favorite is the baby blanket I made for my first granddaughter! I love everything I’ve seen and I want to do it all! So many projects…so little time!
I’m into all kinds of projects & enjoy challenging myself!
I love crocheting anything. Lately I have been doing mug wraps, cup cozies, bottle carriers, Ruffle scarfs and my own simple design scarf, which has removable flowers. I know this will probably lead to leaves, snowmen and lots of others things to be added and removed as well. I have started now with the infinity scarves. Would love to do a sweater.
I have more time to crochet now and I see a lot of new things & techniques I would like to try. Lately I was crocheting hearts Now I want to try shamrocks and finish the prayer shawl I started. I am excited about your book “Curvy Girl Crochet”. My problem, small on top with a bulging stomach and derriere. It will be interesting to actually make something for me. Also want to crochet a necklace and collar for the tops with too wide a scoop. Thank you.
I am self taught and always have done the ‘bump’ method so very happy to read it is a good way. I love making my grandkids sweaters. They make up quick and so many looks availible. My second fave is doilies and crochet embellishments for my home.
I crochet a lot of scarfs, mittens and stuffed animals. Would love to win a copy of this book! The women in my family are curvy gals! Would be nice to crochet gifts other then my regular gifts for them!
I have been sticking to things that are easy – granny square based or scarfs … because I am a hard to fit size … This book sounds perfect for me. I would love to win it!
Thank you Bernat for all the fun opportunities you offer us.
I am into graduation afghans at the moment but love to make hats and scarves too. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win.
I’ve made a lot of scarves this winter. And baby blankets. Would like to try a garment soon!
Having taught myself to crochet about 3 years ago, I’ve been searching for the perfect cardigan pattern ever since. I’m onto my 5th or 6th now I think. None of the others have turned out quite how I wanted them or how I was expecting, but I wore them anyway because I was proud of having made them.
I also had a bit of a run of slippers for myself and for gifts, and ended up designing my own pattern as I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted. For Christmas 2011 I resized that and made a pair for my Dad. It turned out to be the last gift I ever gave him, and he wore them constantly in hospital and at home in the last 4 months of his life as he battled a massive brain tumour. They now sit on my hearth.
Resizing slippers is one thing, but as a relative newbie I’m struggling to resize garment patterns to be able to get the exact cardigan or shrug that I want. I always cover my arms so I wear a cardigan or shrug every single day. It sounds like your book will teach me the skills I need to be able to make what I like and make it fit right, and also to take into account the yarn weight issues I’m having as I’m in Australia and we don’t have the same yarn weight system as in the US. I hadn’t seen the book until today. I really hope I win it, but if not, I will be buying it.
Slippers are such a great project that are easy to make in anyone’s size. They are easy to take along too. You can just slip them in your purse and work on them anywhere. Being a “curvy” woman, I would love to win Mary Beth’s book.
Toys & slippers!
New to crochet, I have been making lap blankets for the palliative care ward at the hospital. I also have made all my family scarves, they love them. Now I’m making them a special blanket, but they do take time. Absolutely love crochet.
I am new to crochet and like making infinity scarves!
I am self taught and have always crocheted into the bump. Didn’t know there was any other way! I have been wanting Curvy Girl Crochet. And those bags are very nice. Is there a pattern?
Looks like Mary Beth designs beautiful things! I too have taken on crocheting in the back of the foundation chain as it gives a lovely stable edge to the garments I make. I have just completed a prayer shawl in sunset colors and a scarf in a beautiful ombre. Just before Christmas I made Sock Monkey style hats with the top of the hats in team colors – all for my grandkids. Simply love Bernat yarns – great quality, affordable price! Thanks for all you share and the chance to win a great looking book.
Am a beginner with crochet and want to want to build confidence in this art form. Looking forward to crocheting stuff for my young nieces!
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:)
The thing I make most often is hats to donate to the “knitting for noggins” program at Arkansas Childrens Hospital. I can make them in all styles and sizes, so I get to experiment. It’s fun!
Cute cardigan pattern! Love it!
If your looking for what make the most of it would have to be scarves. I started a charity organization a few years ago and we give scarves to survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. I spend a lot of my time crocheting scarves for them. I also love to make baby blankets, totes, and things for my grandchildren. I just love to crochet, lol!
Hooray for a book of patterns for curvy ladies – nice plus-sized patterns have been pretty scarce to date.
I’m definitely going to try the sweater for our brand-new granddaughter when she gets a bit bigger. Better yet, start it now & it will be finished by the time she grows into it.
My grandmother taught me her crafts of knitting and crocheting when she would come for a visit. She lived miles away..so if I had a problem it would have to wait until she came again: I had nobody else to turn to. She knitted more than crocheted, but I learned the basics and enjoy making holiday items for the home and as gifts. My favorite thing to make is a colorful ripple afghan. Before it is finished and given away as a gift I have enjoyed watching it grow and have enjoyed its warmth. Also..it has lots of love given in each stitch as I think of the person I will be gifting it to.
I would like to get more into my crocheting and love trying out new stitches and designs.
Toys! I love knitting and crocheting toys! Otherwise what can be found on my needles or hooks are cowls or scarves. I am wanting to do a sweater next, one that fits and flatters, and that is where your new book would be most helpful as I am very curvy, or bumpy depending on your perception! Thank you!
I am so excited to see this post. I’m a fan of this terrific book and have borrowed it from our local library. It would be fantastic to add it to my personal collection!
As for what I crochet the most, I go through spurts – right now I’m working on a sweater as well as thread lace bookmarks of my own design. And I’m (finally) learning how to knit!
For Christmas last year I crocheted short-sleeved cropped cardis for all of my nieces. I used Bernat Satin yarn for some of the cardis. I love that yarn… so soft and easy to work with.
I definitely crochet amigurumi animals and baby blankets the most. They make a perfect gift for babies and toddlers, too. They also happen to be my favorite things to make!
Hi, My name is Cindy,And I have been crocheting for about 2yrs.,now,I crochet Prayer Shawls and Lapghans and Afghans,and Shawls,for my family and the Ladies at my Church,as well as myself,so I believe it would be a blessing if I won this book as it would help me to get more orders,to make alittle extra money,to help my husband who just got a new job,Thank-GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,Thank-You,and may GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,Cindy Garlotte
I would have to say I have been making lots of cowls lately as well- they are quick, and so satisfying in this long winter we have been having! Thanks for the chance to win the book- I’m definitely a ‘curvy girl’ in need of some projects!
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 pattern I have three grand daughters and will have to make them a matching set:)
Have been crocheting a longtime about 45 years and I make whatever takes my fancy. Making holiday garlands now like hearts for valentines and shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day. I always am making hats and scarves during winter months.
I love making throws, shawls and toys.
I’d love to win this amazing book.
I make a lot of hats, especially character hats. I love to see the look on the faces of the people I give them to. I also make several afghans a year and am just getting started into knitting. I like doing that, also, but it is much slower than crochet.
I have been making a lot of hats and scarves. Love making lacy things.
I love making afghans – different pattern each time. I have made scarves, hats, animals, dishcloths (for my terrific husband to use!) I have just started crocheting sweaters. Like to do different patterns.
I would love to win a copy of Curvy Girl Crochet, because there’s no doubt about me being a ‘curvy girl’ and I’m in need of some newstyles, as longer clothes like I’ve worn for a long time (to try and camouflage the curves! LOL!) don’t work now I have to use a powered wheelchair when I go outdoors, so I have to start creating a new style.
I genereally tend to make smaller items like accessories, because it takes me a while to finish things with suffering from severe fatigue, amongst other things,
However, I shall likely be making baby clothes shortly, as not only do I have a 2 year old grandson, but I have onother grandbaby due in August……So I shall definitely have to keep busy for the coming months!
I tend to design my own patterns for clothing and fashion accesories, and make more of these type of projects than any other. But I am crocheting all the time, and make so many different things and so many!!!
I would love to win this book. I am an average sized gal, but I recently taught a good frind how to crochet. She’s a beautiful curvy gal, and we both get frustrated trying to find patterns for curvy women that would fit and flatter her figure, and be appropriate for her age and lifestyle. The previews and reviews I have seen for this book have been all great, so I think this may be the book I and my friend are looking for!
I love to crochet. I crochet just about anything. The only thing I do not make are clothing items for myself, since nothing seems to fit this very curvy body. So……..this book would be wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity to make it possible.
Rae
I crochet a lot of bags, potholders, dishcloths, and shawls/wraps. I would love to be able to crochet my own clothing but it is difficult to find patterns for my well-rounded figure.
I crochet afghans for the babies in our family, lap blankets for my local Hospice program, snowflake ornaments as gifts at Christmas time. But most recently, I finished a baby dress and cardigan for a friend having twins and now working on my first Tunisian Enterlac project. Although I am a busy new mom who works full time, I crochet a bit every night before bed just for the pure joy and satisfaction it brings me to create new things.
I love making scarves, hats and amigurumi animals but I’ve got several plans for afghans (mostly for my own kids!). I am also hoping to make stockings for my family before next Christmas. There are just so many awesome patterns to try and not enough time to try them!
I like to make afghans (regular and baby) and shawls. This winter I’ve also made scarves for my grandson (8) and grandaughter (10). They both loved them. I would like to make some things for myself, I always seem to give away everything. Curvy Girl Crotchet would be great for me! Thanks for the chance to win it!!
I have crocheted for years, all kinds of things from scarves, to baby booties, sweaters, wreathes, blouses, blankets, toys, doilies, lacy embellishments, flowers, rings, hats, bags, purses. I love it all! I would love to win the book and thanks for the tips!
Loved the interview! I was very surprised to find that Mary Beth’s favorite piece of crochet advice is also my favorite! I would love to win a copy of Mary Beth’s newest book, Curvy Girl Crochet, especially since I am a curvy girl! I crochet a lot of hats and fingerless mitts for my grandchildren, I also love to crochet baby booties. They are quick to make and gives me tremendous satisfaction and of course, new mommies are so pleased to receive them.
I love to crochet everything! I love the idea of taking a ball of yarn and it into clothing, shoes, jewellery, toys or some other creation that someone will love. I’ve only been crocheting for about 18 months, so in most of my projects I discover new stiches, techniques or something to add to my knowledge base. So far I’ve made some baby sets and given them as gifts, and they have been a hit every time. Its so wonderful to give something that you took time and thought to make, and have the person love it! I hope to continue to make beautiful things, have fun doing it, and one day I’m sure my new talent will make a way for me.
I am very curvy and would love to learn how to crochet clothes as I have just made squares while learningall the techniques. Crocheting into the bump sounds good I will try it and see how it goes. I would love to win this book as I am not the only curvy one in the family.
I like variety so I don’t stick to one type of pattern for too long. I think what I have made the most of are dishcloths (quick and easy) and slippers for all of my extended family. I also like to crochet a lot for my young boys.
The things that I crochet most are, hats and scarves for my grandchildren, who keep losing them, or my granddaughter, who whenever she sees a colour she likes, asks for a hat in that colour. I also crochet a LOT of dishcloths and scrubbies, because they make a small, quickly made, greatly appreciated gift. My new, favourite thing to crochet are shawls. I love them, I wear them, and now several of my friends do as well! I would very much love to win a copy of Mary Beth’s book; I am a very curvy girl, and would love to be able to make myself some cute and stylish pieces.
What a lovely design. Makes me want to go out & buy the yarn & make one for for my granddaughter & for each of my niece’s two daughters! I think I will do just that! And hope to finish all 3 for spring!
Thank you so much for sharing!
I love to crochet afghans worked in motifs and stuffed toys because they make great travel projects. I also enjoy making lacy things like tablecloths, doilies, and shawls.
I like to crochet lap blankets/ wraps for people- I like to use worsted acrylic yarns because they are so user friendly– wash and dry!!! No worries! I also love the bamboo yarns out there now.
I’ve been crocheting since I was a little girl, too. I used to crochet a lot of doilies, but in later years I crochet a lot of hats, scarves, slippers, etc. I also crochet baby afghans and prayer shawls that I donate to the local hospital auxiliary to sell in their gift shop. As well I participate in a visitation at the seniors home where we knit and crochet lap rugs for the residents. My granddaughter also enjoys the things I crochet for her and her dolls.
I love that sunny little sweater and will probably make it for my two youngest granddaughters. Your book title grabbed my interest right away since I am one of those “curvy” girls! I’d love to have a copy of it!
Being a “short, but curvy girl” I have tried to adjust desinges to crochet for myself, but they never turn out right.
Mom thought me to crochet when I was just a young little thing in more ways than one. We always crochet on the bump side of the chain row. Something the do in Finland where we come from.
Your book looks awesome, I will have to check out my local library and see if they have a copy. I would love to win this if possible, am so inspired to make myself something for a change.
I have made all kinds of sweaters, hats, mitts, scarves, afghans, doilies, toys, snowflakes, and much much more. I just seem to give everything away. Now is my time to make and keep it for myself.
My last project was a pj pillow bag for a 5 yr old as a “a big sister now” gift. I made her baby sister a blanket with a griaffe head on it. Now to find something to make the oldest boy in the family….
I’ve been crocheting since I was a child; some of the ladies at the nursing home where my mom worked taught me. I’ve mostly done afghans and scarves, and am now trying my hand at clothing. I’ve had one sweater I’ve taken apart over and over, so have abandoned it for the moment to try a shrug. And now that I have granddaughters, I want to make things for them, like the sweater featured in this article.
Right now I seem to be on a hat-making spree. Although I just lucked into a huge stash of free yarn, some of which is very expensive (mohair / wool blends; I ended up with enough to overfill my bathtub!) and so I have decided to try teaching myself to knit as well, so I can try different things with all this fabulous new yarn
I love crocheting and I plan on using this pattern on your post. I wish I could find a copy of your book. I have looked in many different stores in my area… even the library with no luck at either.
Curvy Girl Crochet has many beautiful patterns. It would be wonderful to win a copy.
I crochet newborn hats for a local charity. Love to make baby blankets and now I cant wait o try this sweater for my new great grandaughter although it will be awhile before she’ll be able to wear it
I have been crocheting for a while but mostly make baby afghans. I have been trying to find some easy baby sweater, baby hat patterns or sweaters for younger children. I started crocheting when a friend showed me how to crochet a ripple afghan. I hope I’ll be able to master this sweater pattern.
My fave projects are accessories. I love purses, bags, hats and jewelry that make me or my daughter fashionistas! Yarn accessories that are one of a kind make us the original yarn divas
I am also a scrapbooker, so I am really into making my own crocheted embellishments.
I crochet scarves, hats, granny squares and flowers the most. I am only a beginner right now. I like to challenge myself to learn more and try different patters.
I enjoy Mary Beth Temple’s humor!! and her designs. I love to make bookmarks for gifts, filet crochet, and making toys and animals.
I crochet a little bit of everything. Recently I did several hats, scarves and mittens that were donated to a homeless charity. I guess right now my favorites are baby booties, slippers and sandals. I just love to crochet and I’m seeing so many new ideas, it gets hard to decide what to do next
I love to crochet and knit for my 6 grandchildren (4girls, 2boys). I work full-time during the week, but always manage to work for at least 2 hours every evening and of course even more on weekends. From slippers, to socks, to hats & scarves, to sweaters, to baby blankets, to afghans, etc, etc – I never have just 1 project on the go, because I just love having lots of variety – I am a rather full-figured grandma, so I seldom make anything for myself – however, I would certainly give it a try if I were to win this lovely book. Thank you for the opportunity and happy crocheting !
I probably do doilies or other thread work the most. Second would be amigurumi, followed by afghans. I like to do a little of everything so I don’t get bored.
I love yarncraft. It soothes my creative soul. There are so many patterns and not enough time. I always have a few different projects on the go to suit my differing moods. I love the bright colours of the cardigan, and I do love that yarn. I might have to give it a try. Right now I’m working a lace shawl.