Author: Banana Moon Studio

I am a crochet and knit designer. I began designing in 2010, with my first published pattern appearing in Interweave Crochet. I have published with them several times, as well as in Crochet! magazine, I Like Crochet, Love of Crochet, and Crochet Today!. I have worked with Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts, Cascade Yarns, and Coats & Clark to produce patterns for their yarns. I love designing wearables most and I love color! I have since changed my focus to blogging with free patterns, tutorials, and reviews!
crochet how-to, crochet patterns

Learn to Read a Crochet Pattern: Tiny Heart

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Learn how to read a crochet pattern with this step-by-step video tutorial from Banana Moon Studio! This tutorial is perfect for those that know a few basic stitches. In it I will show you how to crochet a tiny heart in the round. I will walk you through the written pattern, explaining the abbreviations, instructions, and formatting and then showing you what to do with your hands.

crochet how-to, Yarn-craft Tools

List of Abbreviations for Crochet, Free Printable!

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What do the abbreviations mean in crochet? I've made this handy, free printable chart for you! It includes 40 of the most common US crochet abbreviations! Free from Banana Moon Studio!

free crochet patterns, Scarves

Heartbeat Scarf, a Valentine Crochet Project

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Heartbeat Scarf is a Valentine crochet project, a free granny stitch crochet pattern from Banana Moon Studio!

handspinning, Tutorials

Handspinning With Recycled Sari Silk Threads

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Spinning yarn made from recycled sari silk is a fun and colorful project! Let me show you how to get started! Tutorial and review from Banana Moon Studio.

crochet how-to, how to knit, Tutorials

How to Get the Kinks Out of Recycled or Frogged Yarn

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Learn how to get the kinks out of frogged or recycled yarn with this photo tutorial from Banana Moon Studio.