Crochet gifts: Dragon gloves
When your friend’s birthday falls on the feast day of St. George (April 23), and she’s a big “Game of Thrones” fan, Ashlea Konecny’s Dragon Tears Fingerless Gloves make a very appropriate gift.
Author: Nina
Recipe: 15-minute GF/DF mac & cheese
For someone like me who can eat neither gluten nor dairy, finding a good substitute for a traditional bread-and-cheese food that’s actually satisfying is like finding the Holy Grail.
Free crochet pattern: Denim patchwork poncho
Based on my popular Easiest Poncho pattern, this poncho uses several colors of Lion Brand Jeans yarn for a patchwork effect.
Crochet gifts: Viking hat
My stepson is very into his Danish ancestry, so when I saw the crochet pattern Lael Viking Helmet by Mamachee on Ravelry I knew I had to make it for him.
Paid crochet pattern: Cap-sleeved long cardigan
This long cardigan has a vertical texture that is slimming, and looks great worn over a long-sleeved top and skinny jeans.
Recipe: PB+3 Cookies (naturally GF/DF)
Four ingredients: peanut butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla. Four steps: mix, scoop, bake, enjoy!
Recipe conversion: Sugared Shortbread made gluten-free
One simple substitution converts this recipe to gluten-free, but it still tastes authentic.
Free crochet pattern: Two-in-one bandana cowl
This pattern includes instructions to crochet this easy bandana cowl using either #4 or #5 weight yarns.
Recipe: Gluten- & dairy-free pumpkin pie
This gluten- and dairy-free pumpkin pie needs no separate crust, because it makes its own.
Free crochet pattern: One “mandala” cake triangle scarf
You need only a single Lion Brand Mandala cake to create this triangle scarf using elementary crochet stitches.
