Rohn Strong's Blog, page 13
March 5, 2018
Chic and Strong Crescent Shawl Crochet Pattern – The Marly Bird One
I’m excited to share this brand new crochet shawl today! The Chic and Strong Crescent Shawl has been off my hook for quite awhile now and is a FREE pattern from Red Heart Yarns! Last year right around the time my book, Step Into Crochet, came out, I was The Yarn Thing Podcast … Continue reading Chic and Strong Crescent Shawl Crochet Pattern – The Marly Bird One
January 15, 2018
Join Furls and Me For a FREE Sock CAL
Sock CALs (or Crochet Alongs) are a dime a dozen. Y’all know that my Sock CALs are just a little different though. I want you to crochet but I also want you to learn. That’s why I am SO excited to host this Sock CAL with Furls! Today, we begin Week One of our three … Continue reading Join Furls and Me For a FREE Sock CAL
January 8, 2018
Fun with FURLS – A New Sock CAL
I love a good sock CAL, don’t you? Now, for those few of you out there that may not know, a CAL is a ‘Crochet – Along’ and essentially it just means you crochet at your own speed with a bunch of other crocheters who are working at their own speed! In the end, you … Continue reading Fun with FURLS – A New Sock CAL
November 21, 2017
Black Friday Starts Today!
So, here’s the deal. I’m going to be shopping on Black Friday like most of yall! That means our Black Friday Sale will happen today!! Head to my store and use the coupon code 10off10 for $10 off your Purchase of $10 or more! https://www.ravelry.com/stores/rohn-s... Seriously…that’s all there is to it. All patterns are included. … Continue reading Black Friday Starts Today!
August 3, 2017
Classes at Downtown Knits!
Want to take an in person class with me? Now’s the time! I’ll be teaching 3 classes at Downtown Knits in Apex, NC next month! Sign up quick…because there are limited spots (only 6)!! Crochet Sock Bootcamp https://www.downtownknits.com/collect... Two at a Time Cuff Down Socks https://www.downtownknits.com/collect... Beginner Baby Sweater https://www.downtownknits.com/collect... Head … Continue reading Classes at Downtown Knits!
August 2, 2017
Where are the WWII service patterns for women?
Today, I’ve already been knee deep in WWII research on uniforms. You see, I wanted to design a service sweater (a sweater worn by each arm of the military) that was pretty accurate to the time period. One such sweater was for women serving. The truth is…I couldn’t find anything on why there don’t seem … Continue reading Where are the WWII service patterns for women?
August 1, 2017
Let Me Tell You About Raoul Wallenberg…
Most of you know my love of WWI and WWII history, especially the knitting related stuff. I thought it’d be fun to share with you all a topic of my research as of late. Today I’d like to tell you about Raoul Wallenberg. Wallenberg was a highly educated Swedish businessman born into a … Continue reading Let Me Tell You About Raoul Wallenberg…
July 7, 2017
Cottage Breeze Cardi
Cottage Breeze is **the** cardi for summer. Light, breezy, open filet fabric, and easy construction all come together to create a fun and quick to stitch cardi. Seriously. Quick. The sample took me all of a night to make. You’ll need two skeins of Lion Brand Scarfie for the gradient ‘faded’ look BUT you can … Continue reading Cottage Breeze Cardi
June 30, 2017
You have enough hats.
A hat is easy to crochet and, most likely, was the first thing you attempted after you learn to crochet. After 1…2…4…8… Move on. I might be a bit controversial but hear me out. Crochet is amazing. There are literally thousands of things you can make. If you just challenge yourself. For years I only … Continue reading You have enough hats.
June 23, 2017
My Most Popular Crochet Pattern!
This week I thought it would be fun to take a look at my crochet patterns and see which is the most popular. I have a lot of crochet patterns, so I wanted to narrow it down. Of course, I chose socks. What else is there? So…what’s my most popular crochet pattern? Candied Crossbones These … Continue reading My Most Popular Crochet Pattern!
