Charmed Chaos Designs

08/21/2022

It works! www.marymaxim.com

08/16/2022

Sharing some thoughts I had ....

Recently I was chatting with a friend about the pattern I was testing. She said that the starting chain was just too long for her ... "308 stitches. In my world that's 3 rows." She prefers to work with bulky yarns; it's easier for her hands. I get that, I really do. I have intermittent problems with...

08/15/2022

Sneak peek at the yarns for the upcoming patterns 😍

08/12/2022

My newest pattern is now up!! AND I'm giving a special discount.
Read about it on the blog .....

I know I haven't posted on here much lately, but I've finally got the Supernatural inspired crochet shawl ready for release!! It's called the Endless Knot & Sun Shawl. It's another filet crochet pattern. You can purchase the pattern from Ravelry HERE. BUT before you do that, I'm giving a 50% discoun...

08/09/2022

Beautiful sky tonight after the rain cleared & got a visit from Sam while stitching

08/08/2022

Checking in for August!

Ever feel stuck in a rut & have no motivation? That’s where I’m at lately 😒 This “why bother” mood sucks! I’ve mentioned before that I struggle with depression & anxiety. Things can get pretty overwhelming at times. It’s part of the reason I haven’t posted in a while, I don’t like...

08/02/2022

It’s that time most yarn crafters dislike …. weaving in the ends! But that means it’s almost time for pictures & getting this pattern out!! 🥰 😊

07/26/2022

Just picked up yarn for an upcoming crochet shawl 😍 Can’t wait to get this one started!! But gotta finish the shawl first lol

07/16/2022

Hey friends!
I need some pattern testers. Read about it on the blog .....

Calling all Potter-heads that craft ..... I need your help! I'm heavy in the design stage of some new House scarves but I'm going to need testers to get these ones out. There will be 5 scarves total - a Lion, a Raven, a Badger, a Snake, then the school crest. More details below. Right now I'm focusi...

07/06/2022

It’s WIP Wednesday so what are you working on? I’ve got 2 WIPs going … the Celtic Trinity Knit Scarf & a Supernatural inspired crochet shawl.

07/06/2022

Celtic Trinity Scarf is now LIVE!!

Read the blog for details on how to get the pattern for 50% off
(discount only available until July 13th)

My Celtic Trinity Scarf is finally up on Ravelry!!!! You can purchase it HERE. But before you do that, anyone that signs up for my mailing list BEFORE July 13th will get a 50% discount!!! Details below. This scarf is a double knit pattern. Double knitting is a simple, beautiful & reversable techniqu...

07/05/2022

Check out where I'm at with the scarf design.
Let me know what you think.

Testing progress on my scarf has stalled a bit .... I'm second guessing my knot design. I'm not sure the knot work goes well with the trinity knot. Going to work on it a bit more today & see how I feel about it. I'd still like to get this pattern out soon, but it will definitely depend on whether I....