Summer's Coming

Triangle Pocket Tank Top

...to the southern hemisphere anyhow. :) Here is a look at a new tank top I designed for Holland. The pattern will be available in a few days and will include sizes up to 4 years.

My Two Girls

Pleated Halter Top

Lace Confection Dress & Hat

Here are a couple photos of some new and recent designs, modeled by Miss Holland (age 2.5) and Miss Madison (almost 3 months).

Now Available from Annie's Attic

I was excited to see my latest published designs up on Annie's Attic today! Check it out. :)

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View on Annie's Attic

Back to Business

Holland at Beachcomber Island, Nadi, Fiji

We arrived home from Fiji on Monday afternoon after a very lovely 2 weeks away. What a wonderful time we had and what a great place to visit! I definitely recommend it to anyone who hasn't been there...assuming you like hot weather, sun, blue water and sandy beaches. :)
Holland enjoyed lots of swimming and playing at the beach. And Madison learned to smile while in Fiji! :) We had such a lovely time, we are happily anticipating our next weekend getaway.

Beachcomber Island, Nadi, Fiji

Tivua Island, Nadi, Fiji

Fiji Time

The Holland Designs and Crochetbury Etsy shops are closing for 2 weeks while we're on holiday in Fiji. For anyone who needs a pattern in my absence, you can access easy instant pattern downloads via my Ravelry store.

Shortie Sweater - Baby to Adult

I just finished this little sweater for Holland to wear on our trip. I plan to have the pattern written up and available after we return. It should includes sizes newborn to adult.
See you when we get back! :)

New Crochet Creations

Don't ask how I've been able to get all this done with a newborn to take care of! Our little Madison is now 5 weeks old and has inspired a few new designs in her short crochet-modelling career. Here's a look at some of the newest patterns available from Holland Designs. 

New Model

Newborn Ribbed Diaper Cover

Lace Confection Hat

For anyone who didn't already know...we now have a new model at Holland Designs! Madison Isabel was born August 9. She is such an easy baby, mommy wonders at her amazing luck! :)
Here are a few of my new or recent designs, modeled by Miss Madison...

Horray! 7,000 Sales!

Holland Designs reached a new milestone today! Thanks to all my customers for making the past 2 years on Etsy so successful and enjoyable!

In other news...
2 additional patterns will soon be added to e-PatternsCentral:

Child's Cabled Neck Warmer

Baby Morepork Owl

Pajama Bear

I made this new teddy bear for Holland yesterday, based on the bear on her favorite pair of pajamas. As Holland says, "He's SO special." :)

Knit-Look Amigurumi

Here is a completely new twist on amigurumi design: "knit-look" crocheted amigurumi. I hope to design other animals, but here are my very first creations: my knit-look crocheted elephant & bunny. The patterns are currently available in my crochetbury shop and on Ravelry.