The patterns by Laura Killoran, available at Croshay Design, are TOP-notch.
My response: Every detail has been thought-out. For instance – the seams on these hats are the best around. Laura carefully changes the instructions round-to-round to ensure the most “seamless seam” possible. That, alone, is the difference between a great-looking hat, and one that looks handmade-in-the-bad-way.
But that’s not all. Croshay Design patterns make the absolute most of the recommended materials. I’ve been very vocal about my dislike for acrylics yarns. Laura’s designs give me a new appreciation for the fiber. She makes the most of it’s texture – creating hats with just enough structure to be fashionable, yet still be comfortably wearable and absolutely washable.
For this collaboration, I did the photography, layout and editing. Check out her spiffy new website, too – I custom-coded a shopping cart and automatic download system.
