At age 5 I taught myself how to crochet. By age 11, people around the world noticed my crochet abilities both in complexity and speed. I am currently designing my own items, giving back to the community and to my birth country of Ethiopia. I enjoy spreading the love of crochet around the world. I call my business Jonah’s Hands ™️ LLC because every piece of work is touched by my hands.
Roots Ethiopia partners with communities in Ethiopia to turn local ideas into lasting change. They work together to improve schools, educate children, enable livelihoods, and include everyone. Donating to Roots Ethiopia is just one of the ways I like to “give back”. They help families in the region where I was born and that’s very special to me. Also, if you’d like to help me and my family return to Ethiopia to see the library/science lab I built and to meet the children in my birth village who use those new facilities please consider donating to my GoFundMe. Thank you crochet friends!
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Cherry-O Market Bag
Having you seen cherries on everything when you’ve been shopping? They are so on trend. I wanted to join along so I designed this crocheted marketer bag with a cherry theme. It’s been a hit! You should make one!
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Crochet Nordic Seas Hat & Beanie Set
This is a great set that is simple to make and you can make one or both of the items. The yarn is from Hobbii and is called Lollipop. It comes in so many many beautiful colors. It has a blend of acrylic and wool. This will make a great gift!
The Ted Slouchy Beanie
This is a project that I designed specifically for those asking for an easier project to crochet…and just in time for the cooler months. The Ted Beanie (named after my Uncle) is a Unisex design that is trendy and different than the many beanies already out there. It’s made with Hobbii’s Tweed Delight Yarn. It takes just two balls (one for each color). GET THE FREE PATTERN HERE!
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Leif Linen Blend Crochet Shirt
This Unisex shirt looks great on my brother Leif. I love the retro look. I also made a pink/brown one for my mom and she looks great in it too. I used Hobbii’s Olivin yarn which is a linen blend and Friends Cotton Silk Yarn for the striping. The modified granny stitch is easy and adds great air flow. The yarn is perfect for the draping of this shirt.
The free pattern will be available below. Choose yarns in your favorite colors.
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Crocheted Vintage Fan Blanket
The Crocheted Vintage Fan Blanket goes quickly using Bernat Blanket Yarn which is thick, squishy and warm. I used a combination of solid and variegated yarns to give it a unique look but the colorways are endless. This is definitely one that’s going to get a place over the back of the couch at our house.
Get the free pattern below.
Crochet Pet Nap Bed
Get your big hook ready and make this bed for your pooch. I used Bernat Blanket Extra Thick. I’ve made many of these and dogs love them (kitties too).
Tap here for yarn; Bernat Blanket Extra Thick Yarn
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Hexi Hug Crochet Cardigan
I used a new Yarn called Mistical to crochet this beautiful cardigan. It’s a super bulky weight 6 so it works up quickly. It comes in many beautiful colors.
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Flower Power Cardigan
This bright, fun cardigan uses Red Heart Flower Power Yarn to create perfect flower granny squares. There’s many colors to choose from. The yarn does the work for you! As long as you get your gauge right, that is! It might take a few tries! I’ll attach the free pattern to the cardigan below. It’s my sister Mary modeling that cute cardigan in the high school I attend (and she attended many years ago). 😊
Bernat Massive Moss Stitch Blanket
This blanket uses that nice, big thick yarn you see in the store that you don’t know what to do with! This “lap” blanket takes 4 balls (but I use 5) and weighs over 6 pounds for those who like weighted blankets to help with anxiety. These blankets are easy to make and work up quickly. Get out your big 30mm hook!
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Free Written Patterns
Crochet Striped Border Blanket
I chose to crochet this blanket in the classic Americana colors. You can certainly switch up the colors to suit your style. The tassels on this blanket are one of my favorite details. It’s a simple blanket with a big impact!
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Caron Zigzag Crochet Shawl
My favorite part of crocheting this shawl was choosing the colors. It’s easy if you use the Caron O’Go yarn because they come with an array of colors that look great together!
Crocheted Striped Dog Sweater
Charlie loves his new dog sweater. This is simple to make and your dog will look so adorable!
Geometric C2C Crochet Baby Blanket
Using the C2C method is fun to do and makes for a beautiful project. Give it a try if you already haven’t.
