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Author: Jess

Jess is the author of What I Made Last Weekend, where she shares her knitting, crochet, and sewing projects as well as the occasional free pattern.
Textured Knit Pumpkins Easy Textured Knit Pumpkins Pattern
Knitting · knitting · Patterns · Projects

Easy Textured Knit Pumpkins Pattern

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025 Jess2 Comments

Free knitting pattern for textured knit pumpkins made from simple rectangles.

2 Free Halloween Crochet Patterns: Cat and Witch Stuffies
Uncategorized · Crochet · Patterns

2 Free Halloween Crochet Patterns: Cat and Witch Stuffies

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 JessLeave a comment

Kick off the spooky season with two free Halloween stuffy amigurumi patterns for a witch and a cat.

Spooky Plant Sweaters Four Cute Halloween Plant Sweaters You Can Knit
Projects · knitting · Knitting · Patterns · Uncategorized

Four Cute Halloween Plant Sweaters You Can Knit

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 Jess1 Comment

What could be cuter than tiny, festive Halloween Plant sweaters? These sweaters can be made from scrap yarn, adding a fun twist to seasonal decor.

Projects · crochet

Ollie’s Amazing Autos and Airplanes

August 17, 2025August 16, 2025 JessLeave a comment

My nephew's first birthday present, crochet cars and planes! Great handmade baby boy gift idea!

Crochet a Clean Color Change in the Round: 2 Methods
Patterns · Crochet

Crochet a Clean Color Change in the Round: 2 Methods

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 Jess2 Comments

This post explains two crochet techniques: "clean color change" for a blended look and "clean SHARP color change" for distinct colors. Detailed instructions for a striped ball pattern and how these methods impact design height are also included.

What I Made After Sloper School
Sewing · Projects

What I Made After Sloper School

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 JessLeave a comment

This follow-up post shows off my sewing projects using my Sloper School custom adjustments. I made an Elmwood skirt, Rivermont dress, and Alcott dress, adjusting for fit and using my new favorite finishing techniques. Come find out What I Made After Sloper School!

Finding My Perfect Fit: A Sloper School Story
Sewing · Projects

Finding My Perfect Fit: A Sloper School Story

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 Jess2 Comments

This spring, I embarked on my journey through Cashmerette's Sloper School. I achieved a satisfying, if not perfect, fit for my garments. I'm excited to share my results and inspire others!

I’m Crafting More This Year (definitely, probably, maybe…)
A Maker's Musings · Uncategorized

I’m Crafting More This Year (definitely, probably, maybe…)

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 JessLeave a comment

To kick off this year, I wanted to share a couple of methods that worked for me to spend more time crafting last year. I'm also sharing a second (bonus?) list of things I'm excited about, but very surely not resolving to do, this year.

Holiday Makes 2024: Cute Crochet Reindeer and Sparkly Tatted Snowflake Earrings
Projects · crochet · Tatting · Tatting

Holiday Makes 2024: Cute Crochet Reindeer and Sparkly Tatted Snowflake Earrings

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 JessLeave a comment

My 2024 holiday makes: two furry crochet reindeer and sparkly tatted snowflake earrings.

Giant Tatting Art: Sea Turtles
Tatting · Projects · Tatting

Giant Tatting Art: Sea Turtles

November 23, 2024November 23, 2024 JessLeave a comment

This creative project highlights the beauty of local sea turtles! Using tatting techniques and a little creativity, a heartfelt gift emerged, embodying local conservation efforts and a passion for crafting.

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