Dee Stanziano
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Crochet: Ring
The crocheted granny square is deeply rooted in American history. Utilized on the wagon trails headed west during the American Gold Rush, to couture fashions of today, the Grannie/Granny Square is one of the most well-known motifs in the crochet world!

Crochet: Scarf
This Wizardly Scarf pattern was inspired by the very first Harry Potter film, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone;” of which a striped scarf of red and gold, representing the house of Gryffindor, sits neatly folded in the room that the characters Harry and Ron share during their stay at Hogwarts.

Crochet: Animal Toy
Long before I figured out the world of increases and decreases, as a child I would crochet “Herbies,” a hairy creature from within my imagination, and give them away as tokens of my friendship, appreciation, and love. With a face like Herbie’s, he is hard to resist befriending.

Crochet: Scarf
What happens when crochet stitches are stacked and linked? It creates a very unique looking fabric with “soft & springy” stitches! To the crocheter’s delight, this pattern works up quickly, almost having an “addictive, one more stitch” rhythm to it.

Crochet: Bracelet
This bracelet will make them wonder how you made it! Fantastic project for using up scraps, and for making as party favors! Familiarity with stitch anatomy recommended.

Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
In today’s world, aside from trying to save money in today’s tough economy, there is also a need to save our world. This bag is created by recycling old T-shirts and can be used to tote everything from groceries and beach supplies, to yarn from our favorite local yarn shops.

Crochet: Jewelry - Other
Casey is Dee’s daughter, well known as “Mini~Dee.” Casey has been crocheting since the tender age of 4, and designed this Communion Rosary for her own Communion when she was 8 years old! She has also won 2 Blue Ribbons for it! Upon many requests, Casey has decided to publish her Communion Rosary pattern.

Crochet: Backpack
This backpack, formerly in the Straight From Today’s Designer’s ebook, features seven fantastic crochet stitches, full of rich eye-pleasing crochet texture!