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Please note: I offer resources for both knitting and crochet. Many of my resources are for both crafts but when looking at patterns, workshops etc make sure to grab the right one for your craft
Current Events
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Free Resources
Check out my incredible range of free resources – from cheat sheets to quick reference guides and even a handy yarn calculator!
Perfect Fit Guide
Always guessing your size when knitting or crocheting garments?
Learn how to pick the right size every time you start a new garment.
Crafting Blankets
Ready to make your own blanket design without a pattern?
Knit or crochet your own design with the help of these handy cheat sheets.
Yarn Jargon Cheatsheets
Whether you knit, crochet, or both, these are a necessity.
They includes hook & needle size conversions, abbreviations and more
Master Crochet Patterns Roadmap
Confused and frustrated by crochet patterns?
Confidently follow a crochet pattern like a pro with this free roadmap.
Crafting Crossroads Guide
You knit and crochet, but have you ever considered combining both crafts in a single project?
Let me show you how.
Crochet Chart CheatSheet
Don’t let crochet charts and all their crazy symbols confuse you!
Have all the symbols legend on hand to crochet from any chart.
3 Knits & Purls Stitch Patterns
Make three beautiful textured stitches workable in any yarn weight using just knits and purls.
Grab your FREE patterns
25 Days Crochet Stitch Challenge
Learn 25 crochet stitches in 25 days. Workable in any yarn weight, use them in many projects.
Are you up for the challenge?
3 Blanket Crochet Stitches
Learn how to crochet 3 fun stitches perfect for blankets.
Grab your copy and start making gorgeous blankets today!
Blocking Cheatsheets
Learn how to block your projects step-by-step — with clear explanations, examples, and practical tips you can actually use.
Yarn Yardage Calculator
Know exactly how much yarn your project will take.
Plug in your project and swatch info and know how much yarn you need.
Combining Yarn Weights
Got yarn in your stash but not sure if it’ll work for your next project?
Combine two strands of yarn and use up what you already have.
How to Read Patterns E-Books
Read patterns as if they were written in plain English – without the headaches and tangled yarn messes!
Knitting
How to Read Knitting Patterns
Learn how to make any knitting project look exactly like the pattern pictures with this ebook for beginner knitters.
Crochet
How to Read Crochet Patterns
Learn how to make any crochet project look exactly like the pattern pictures with this ebook for beginner crocheters.
Pattern Bundles
Browse my pattern bundles and save 75%
Knitting
Make the top knitting patterns of the year with the Bestseller Knitting Bundle for just $17!
Crochet
Make the top crochet patterns of the year with the Bestseller Crochet Bundle for just $17!
Knitting
Patterns for 10 knit garments you’ll love wearing for just $17!
Crochet
Patterns for 10 crochet garments you’ll love wearing for just $17!
Knitting
Stitch your sunniest season yet with the Sunshine Stitches Knitting Collection for just $17!
Crochet
Stitch your sunniest season yet with the Sunshine Stitches Crochet Collection for just $17!
Individual Patterns & Pattern Kits
Explore my collection of 200+ PDF knitting and crochet patterns on whichever shop is easiest for you as well as check out my collection of kits with Lion Brand!
Or choose for convenience with my kits with Lion Brand which include both the pattern and the yarn you’ll need for your project:
Sampler Projects
Check out my collection of beautiful sampler projects – designed to challenge you to move beyond basic stitches and take your knitting and/or crochet skills to the next level.
Crochet
Skyboung Sampler
The Skybound Sampler is so much more than a beautiful bird-and-feather inspired crochet sampler blanket.
Building up your skills from simple stitch combinations to more sophisticated textures with sections featuring 8 different crochet stitches and techniques, such as post stitches, filet crochet, fans and more, the Skybound Sampler Blanket is designed intentionally to build up your skills and confidence from one section to the next.
Knitting
Falling Into Stitches Blanket
The Falling into Stitches Blanket is so much more than a beautiful fall inspired knit blanket.
Balancing sophisticated knit and purl combinations with sections featuring all kinds of different knitting stitches, such as cables, bobbles, slipped stitches and more, the Falling into Stitches Blanket is designed intentionally to build up your skills and confidence from one section to the next through it’s 12 unique strip patterns.
Knitting
Falling Into Stitches Blanket
The Falling into Stitches Blanket is so much more than a beautiful fall inspired knit blanket.
Balancing sophisticated knit and purl combinations with sections featuring all kinds of different knitting stitches, such as cables, bobbles, slipped stitches and more, the Falling into Stitches Blanket is designed intentionally to build up your skills and confidence from one section to the next through it’s 12 unique strip patterns.
CROCHET
Rustling Leaves Blanket
The Rustling Leaves Blanket is so much more than a beautiful fall inspired crochet blanket.
Starting from the center and working outward, you’ll tackle a rich variety of intermediate-level stitches, from textured cables to delicate filet, puff stitches, and more.
Each section introduces new techniques and stitch patterns designed to stretch your skills and keep your hooks engaged from start to finish.
Knitting
Step Into Lace Shawl
This lace shawl is so much more than a beautiful knit accessory.
With nine carefully structured sections, this rectangular lace shawl is designed to build your skills gradually.
You’ll start with simple eyseets and progress toward more intricate stitch patterns, learning how lace works along the way so it stops feeling mysterious and starts feeling manageable.
CROCHET
Blossoming Blanket
The Blossoming Blanket is a unique crochet blanket full of tecture inspired by spring and blossoming flowers.
The Blossoming Blanket is a stunning collaborative design by 11 of your favorite crochet designers online today. Each designer has designed a unique blanket strip inspired by blossoming flowers and spring.
This is your opportunity to learn and practice 12 different crochet stitch combinations featuring bobbles, puff stitches, back & front post stitches and more while crafting a beautiful spring blanket!
Knitting
Cozy Fall Knit Blanket Squares
The Cozy Fall Knit Blanket Squares Bundle includes 20 gorgeous fall-inspired knit blanket squares.
CROCHET
Cozy Fall Tunisian Crochet Squares
The Cozy Fall Crochet Blanket Squares Bundle includes 20 gorgeous fall-inspired Tunisian crochet blanket squares.
CROCHET
Cozy Fall Crochet Blanket Squares
The Cozy Fall Crochet Blanket Squares Bundle includes 20 gorgeous fall-inspired crochet blanket squares.
CROCHET / KNITTING
Cozy Fall Trifecta Blanket Squares
The Cozy Fall Blanket Squares Bundle includes 60 gorgeous fall-inspired blanket squares: 20 knit, 20 crochet and 20 Tunisian crochet!
Workshop Series
Explore my collection of knitting and crochet workshops and classes to take your skills to the next level.
A collection of workshops and classes to help you confidently knit your first wearables, like hats, socks, sweaters and more – that you’ll actually love wearing – from 20 of your favorite designers.
A collection of workshops and classes to help you make gorgeous sweaters, cardigans and other garments you’ll love to wear from 15+ of your favorite knitting designers.
A collection of workshops and classes to help you gain the inspiration, skills and confidence to stitch your next crochet blanket pattern from 25 of your favorite crochet designers.
A collection of workshops and classes to help you confidently turn simple yarn into stylish, comfortable wearables you’ll reach for again and again from 20+ of the top knitting and crochet designers.
Stitching Squad
Improve BOTH your Knitting AND Crochet Skills while making Like-Minded Crafting Friends Worldwide!
Patterns Only Squad Member
Stitching Squad Member
That’s over $220 value for just $27!
By the way, I’m Hortense
My mom taught me to knit, one summer when I was bored on the beach at age 10. From there my love (some would say obsession) of yarn was born and I never stopped stitching.
A few years ago I started to dig into the online world of yarn and discovered so many techniques, constructions and concepts I had never heard about before.
Slowly I started to move away from following patterns until 2018 when I finally launched my blog Knitting with Chopsticks where I share my easy knitting & crochet patterns.
My goal is to break down knitting and crochet so they become simple enough for you to create exactly what you want, the way you want it through my patterns, blog, ebooks, courses, online events and the Stitching Squad.