My name is Debbie Harmon. I live in Columbus, Ohio with my husband and our two kids, ages 7 and 11.
I learned to crochet from my mom when I was around 12, made one lopsided dishcloth, and didn’t pick up a hook again for almost 20 years. What brought me back was honestly pretty boring — I needed a baby shower gift, didn’t want to spend $60 at Buy Buy Baby, and remembered my mom saying “just crochet something.” So I did. That baby blanket took me three weeks, had uneven edges, and the recipient cried when she opened it. I was hooked.
That was in 2019. Since then I’ve made more blankets than I can count, a truly embarrassing number of baby hats, a few amigurumi that my kids immediately claimed, and exactly one sweater that I’ll never speak of again.
Why I Started Crochetist
I kept running into the same problem: I’d find a pattern that looked great in the photo, start it, and realize halfway through that it was way harder than “beginner” implied, or needed specialty yarn I couldn’t find at Hobby Lobby, or had instructions that skipped three steps like I was supposed to just know.
I wanted a place that was honest about skill levels, realistic about time and materials, and didn’t make you scroll through someone’s entire life story just to find the actual project info. So in 2023 I started building it myself.
What You’ll Find Here
Mostly blankets, baby items, and toys — the things I make most and know best. I use a lot of Red Heart and Lion Brand because that’s what’s actually on the shelf at Walmart and Joann, and that’s what most people are working with.
I try to be upfront about everything: if a pattern runs small, I’ll say so. If it takes twice as long as the designer claims, I’ll say that too. No fluff, just honest guidance from someone who’s made every mistake already.
A Note on Honesty
I’m not a professional designer. I don’t sell patterns. I’m just someone who crochets a lot and writes about it honestly. This site doesn’t have a team or a editorial calendar or a brand strategy. It has me, a couch, and way too much acrylic yarn.
If you have questions, found a pattern you love, or just want to share what you made — the contact page is always open.
— Debbie