Endless Stitches by Sarah

Pattern Testing In August of 2019, I participated in my first ever pattern test. To say I jumped in with both feet is an understatement, since it was also my first crochet garment ever. Maybe someday I will talk more about that one, but today I want to introduce you all to the fantastic Aspenglen Cowl by Stacie Humble of BaaHumble Crafts. This test was in late fall of 2019, just in time for the cooler weather.  You can find her shop on Etsy  and her profile on Ravelry . She is also on Instagram, if you want to follow her there, just search for @baahumble.  Let's start with the fact that Stacie is an incredible designer and is amazing to work with. She is the designer behind my first two pattern tests: The Nomad Ruana and The Aspenglen Cowl. I am also currently testing a third pattern for her which will be released early in January 2020.  The Aspenglen Cowl I fell in love with this cowl with the first picture she teased on Instagram, and very impatiently awaited t

Welcome to my new blog!  I am so glad that you are joining me on this new leg of my crochet adventure. I have been toying with the idea of a blog for a little while now, and I decided that 2020 was the year to make it happen. I have some ideas for what the blog will be, but I am definitely leaving the possibilities open. A little about me: Shadow photo bombing my pattern test shoot. I am a full time graduate student pursuing a PhD in mathematics that spends as much free time as possible with a crochet hook in my hand. A good portion of the time I don't have a crochet hook, I have a coffee cup! I have been crocheting avidly for several years now. I actually started the craft when I was much younger, but it just didn't stick. About half way through my undergraduate career (getting a B.S. degree in mathematics with a minor in agriculture), crochet became my creative outlet and my stress relief. And I haven't stopped since! Finn joining in on my first pattern tes

Why charity crochet?  When I started crocheting, I only made things for me and my close friends and family. I quickly realized that they did not need as much stuff as I wanted to be making. Thus began my hunt for charities to send my donations too. It became very important to me to use my talents to help those in need. I knew that I could make a difference with just a couple hats and scarves, I just needed a place for them to go. In January 2019, I found the wonderful organization Warm Up America, and I have been sending them donations ever since. What is Warm Up America? Warm Up America is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1992 by Evie Rosen that is now based out of Texas. The group is committed to motivating, training and coordinating volunteers to knit and crochet afghans and clothing for people in need. To this end the foundation "Promotes, trains and encourages individual volunteers and groups to adopt the WUA! program as a local activity, supports and ass