Jennifer E Ryan is an award-winning published crochet designer whose crochet patterns and projects can be seen in several crochet publications and on her blog, “Celtic Knot Crochet”. Jennifer's specialty is combining Celtic Knots with crochet and she was excited to travel to Ireland on a special crochet tour as the celebrity instructor in 2016. She also enjoys all of the creative possibilities there are with large scale "yarn graffiti" and has designed and implemented various yarn bomb projects for special events. Jennifer’s favorite items to crochet are mandalas, jewelry, wall hangings, and recycle projects. She is also a homeschool mom that loves to kayak, rollerblade, spend time outdoors and photograph wildlife.
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This pretty summer shawl is crocheted with a simple repeat of double crochet stitches and chains and a large hook to create great drape. Crocheted from the bottom tip to the top, a lovely beaded edging is added around all three sides.
View ProjectFrom the August 2017 issue
Take a regular summer tank from ‘blah’ to ‘WOW’ with these elegant rose motifs crocheted with 100% Egyptian cotton. Crochet motifs are quite popular in the fashion world when paired with fabric so now’s your chance to try it for yourself!
View ProjectFrom the February 2017 issue
With super chunky yarn and a cable braid, you can work up this practical basket in any color to match your home’s décor. It’s perfect for storing yarn, items around the craft room or even decorative glass balls for an added dose of whimsy.
View ProjectFrom the February 2017 issue
This adorable hedgehog is giving you his heart! Using a fun stitch with several chains you can achieve his prickly look without any prickles at all – just soft cuteness.
View ProjectFrom the October 2016 issue
Using beautiful yarn that changes the color for you, you can have this soft and cabled scarf finished to wear on the next wonder-fall day in no time!
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Using a double strand of dishcloth cotton you can work up the perfect kitchen accessory for fall and it’s practical, too! Try your hand at increasing and decreasing with the Diamond Stitch for the signature acorn cap criss-crosses.
View ProjectFrom the October 2016 issue
This cute bag can’t wait to go Trick or Treating with your little one! This is a great project to practice increasing in single crochet and using the technique to make various shapes.
View ProjectFrom the August 2016 issue
With the delicate design of a real Sand Dollar, these earrings will compliment any light summer outfit for your next beach party.
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Using a simple textured stitch, this Cat Backpack will be cute on the school bus or at the park filled with school supplies or a snack. This project uses simple construction and amigurimi techniques to achieve adorable results.
View ProjectFrom the Summer 2019 issue
A simple chevron stitch is used to make the base of this pillow in brightly colored cotton yarn. Cue the fireworks with a bursting red flower made with yarn that has a beautiful sheen.
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