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About

Pearl Whitaker smiling, holding a crochet hook and a ball of cream cotton yarn

Hi, I'm Pearl. Welcome to my little corner of the internet!

I was eleven years old the first time I held a crochet hook. My grandmother would sit me down beside her during our family visits, put a ball of yarn in my lap, and show me the basics, one patient stitch at a time. My first attempts were lumpy, crooked and full of holes, but she praised every one of them. I've been crocheting ever since.

More than forty years later, I'm still at it. Most evenings you'll find me on my living room sofa here in Philadelphia, a cup of tea within reach and a project in my lap. Every time I pick up a hook, I think of her. It's the best way I know to keep her close.

What I love to make

Cozy blankets and baby gifts have my whole heart. There's something special about making a blanket for someone you love, knowing that every row was made with them in mind. My favorite thing I've ever made is a bright, colorful granny square blanket for my daughter. It's been washed and loved and dragged around the house more times than I can count, and that's exactly what I hoped for.

I mostly work with soft cotton and acrylic yarns. They're affordable, easy to care for, and perfect for things that are meant to be used every day.

Why I started mycrochetmakes

For me, crochet is how I relax, how I remember, and how I show people I love them. I started this blog to share that with you: easy, clear patterns, helpful tips, and a little encouragement, especially if you're just starting out. Everyone's first stitches are wobbly. Mine certainly were!

Family comes first in my life, so most of what I make ends up as a gift. I hope my patterns help you make something special for the people in yours.

What you'll find here

How I write my patterns

Every pattern is one I've made and tested myself before it's published. Patterns use US crochet terms (see the abbreviations page for UK equivalents), include stitch counts at the end of each row or round, and can be printed or downloaded as a free PDF.

Using my patterns

You're welcome to sell items you make from my patterns. Please credit mycrochetmakes with a link, and don't copy, sell or share the written patterns or photos themselves. See the Terms of Use for details.

Say hello

I truly love hearing from you. If you have a question about a pattern, or you've made something you're proud of, I'd love to see it. Email me at contact@mycrochetmakes.com or use the contact form.

Happy crocheting,
Pearl