Spun a Yarn - Crochet with Character
I’m best known as a freelance fiction editor and author, but I’m also a lifelong crochet enthusiast. I synthesized my interest in books and crochet to develop unique designs to appeal to authors, readers, and art fans looking for a unique creation.
- You can follow my Spun A Yarn account on Instagram.
- When I get inspired, I stock my Etsy shop is listed as SpunAYarnCrochet
Contact me at SpunAYarnCrochet@gmail.com for more information about my services or to customize a Corner to Corner Creation, a Signature Scarf, a Wrapped in a Story Afghan, or other custom crochet with character.
Corner to Corner (C2C) Panel afghans, wall hangings, Pillows, and More
I crochet images, initials, and logos into 25 x 25 pixelated squares which can be crocheted together into an afghan. No two of my panel afghans are ever the same.
The same C2C panels can also be wall hangings, pillows, or other crocheted items.
If someone can draw the image as a 25 x 25 pixelated image, I can crochet it. I can add your initials to the back of pillows or to an afghan panel, together we’ll pick custom colors for the trim and bindings, and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind item. I have a collection of North Woods designs I’ve developed for the Minnesota art fairs and keep adding new fun designs to my collection of patterns and designs.
Design your own 25 x 25 square and/or order a 6 panel afghan:
Afghan order form with 3×2 grid
Signature Scarf
My Signature Scarf is popular with authors, customizable by color, style, and a graphic motif.
We can design a scarf to coordinate with your book cover, logo, and/or website consistent with your brand. It’s a signature look for authors seeking a unique garment for book signings, podcasts, and promo photos for social media. Imagine how dashing you’ll look on your book tour (virtual or in person) in a scarf that matches your book cover and marketing plan.
Order for your street team leaders or as giveaways for your readers’ Facebook group. Readers can express their fandom with a custom scarf or check out my selection of current favorites available at my Etsy shop. You can pair a scarf with a hat or other accessories to complete the look.
Creature Comforts
Do you write shape-shifters? I have bears and wolves and other animal designs. We can look through options for less-common animals, agree on a pixelated image in advance, and match the image to your color scheme. You can choose an infinity/loop scarf with a single motif or a straight scarf with two (which can be the same image or complementary images).
Is there a furry, scaled, or feathered companion in your story? Wouldn’t that llama, flamingo, or kitty look adorable on your Signature Scarf? Pick from these or other adorable critters for your scarf’s motif. Select a main color for the scarf with high contrast to the main color of the motif image for the maximum wow effect. You can also select the density of the crochet pattern for the non-motif lengths of your Signature Scarf, from loose and breezy, to medium-density weave which works well inside and outside, to windbreaker-tight weave patterns.
Show Your Team Spirit!
Do you follow sports or other activities in your books or in real life?
We’ll pick a pixelated image, pair it with a contrasting color for the scarf or cowl, and you’ll be ready for your close-up, in the stands or at the book store.
Mad About Plaid
Do you have a Scottish hottie in your story? We can design a tartan to match your book’s description of your hero’s kilt or to look fabulous with your book cover’s color scheme. Pick and choose up to five colors for your plaid design. High contrast between the main colors is recommended for maximum effect.
Wrapped in a Story Afghan
Cozy up with a good book and a reading-themed Wrapped in a Story Afghan. My Etsy shop has a list of standard designs customizable with your color choices, or we can create something entirely new to match your book or marketing campaign. I have traditional crochet styles and offer corner to corner (C2C) crochet. With C2C, we’ll get out the graph paper and map out a new design that will become the focal point of your reading nook.
With Corner to Corner (C2C) crochet, any pixelated image can be an afghan, including the motif you select for your Signature Scarf. The afghan’s size will dictate how granular you can make your design. Customize my Book & Mug afghan with your color scheme, adding a letter or small graphic to the book cover and/or the mug, or choose an entirely different design on a grid. You can pick sizes from lap-sized 30-inch squares up to yards of custom comfort.
If you’re looking for a more traditional afghan with custom colors to match your book cover or marketing, we’ve also got you covered with larger afghans.
Let’s talk about dimensions, colors, and yarn choice so you can get your own Wrapped in a Story Afghan.
Amigurumi and More
I also offer amigurumi and smaller toy-type crochet projects, including cute composition notebook coasters. To commission a three-dimensional crocheted object in the shape of an animal, a food item, or another form, we can agree on a pattern, accessories, and colors to match your marketing, book cover, and taste. I love to try new projects and will send photos of the project before finalizing anything new.
I’ll list current inventory at my Etsy store SpunAYarnCrochet or contact me via email at SpunAYarnCrochet@gmail.com to order or inquire about my crochet with character.
