I have a fun tidbit of news for you guys!
For all of 2013, I will be writing one (and sometimes two) free crochet pattern for the Yarn and Needle Crafts project section of Michaels.com.
The first two are already up! A Birthday Candle scarf for all new beginnings and celebrations, and a super cute Strawberry Cake binder cozy for any of you back-to-school-ers or binder-lovers (I know you’re out there, binder-lovers, cuz Manda is one of you).
Here are some photos I took of the projects here at home:
I’m actually right now in the middle of working on the next two patterns for February!
I’m going to make the candle scarf for myself!!! My birthday is January 6th, thank you!!!
This is so amazing! Congratulations!
This is fabulous news. I am excited to see what comes!
Definitely making the binder as I’m back working in school next week. The children will love it. thank you.
all I’m going to scream is “ahhhhhh” followed by a smile. Adding these to a binder with your other patterns, I bought your ebook soooo I have to write em out and save em,no printer :-/
Aww, they are both so cute~ And I can’t wait to see what projects you have for the rest of the year :3
SO exciting eep! Love these!
Just when I thought Michaels could get anymore amazing!
Congrats!
And I LOVE the binder cozy!!
Hi Twinkie!
Thank you sooooo much for your awesome and hilariously creative ideas!
And THANK YOU for sharing free patterns, that’s so awesome!
I wish you a happy, healthy and successful year 2013!
xoxo – Cantaloopy
Wow! This is the best ever! Thank you so much!!
xoxo
YASMINE
Actually, couldn’t you compile these upcoming free patterns into a new ‘Second Helpings’ book ??
That would be really great! I know I would buy it even if the patterns were available free elsewhere. It would all be better compiled into one book in colour with all those cool diagrams and cute illustrations. Oh and those background stories for each pattern; amazing!
Thanks again!
xoxoxo Yasmine
I suppose I could pull some of them as I still retain the rights to all the patterns…. I guess I just wasn’t sure if people would want to pay for something they could get for free!
I love the candle scarf! I wish I knew how to crochet…
I love the candle scarf and binder cover! Cute ideas! So happy you are working w/ Michaels! Happier to have more of your AWESOME patterns available!!
I love your patterns! I did your cookie scarf for a girl i babysat and she was always carrying it around. You are nothing short of AMAZING!!!!!
Awesome, I love your patterns so an entire year of FREE patterns is the best New Year’s present ever!
These are fantastic. I’m glad that you’re offering more crochet patterns. Your designs are so delightful and fun to make. I made a bunch of christmas gifts from your foodie scarf book. Excited to follow your new designs! Thanks for sharing. Your work and joy are inspiring!
SHUT UP!!!! YAY YAY YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!
That binder cover is so adorable <33
Woohoo! It’s like a whole new Twinkie Chan collection! What great exposure for you as well!! Congratulations!!
Maybe we’ll see you on a tear-off sheet in the store! 
Oh, wow! That’s great, Twinks! Congratulations! Like the above poster said, what a great way to gain exposure to TONS of crafters! So stoked for you!
The first two patterns are adorable
wow what exciting news! and to be contributing to michael’s is an amazing accomplishment! your designs are adorable
Thank you so much!!!!
Congratulations!!! Both are super cute! Can’t wait to see what the year brings!
How fun – congrats! Absolutely love the first two.
Thanks, Anika!
I am so in love with this news!!! Your book is my favorite crochet book. You should release another…I’d buy one for myself and a few as gifts. You are so creative and totally awesome!
Thank you, Crystal!!! I have been hesitant to write another book, but I know it will happen some day
Those patterns are so cute! Can’t wait to see what other awesome patterns you come up with!
So Twinkie, the candle scarf looks like a big tube? Right? Would you be able to stuff it? Id like to make a giant stuffed candle
Yep! If you click on the link, it says in the description that you can just stuff it and make a big candle plush
went all over to get your book , i am making my grandson the bacon / egg scarf these are too fun , i kinda agree with above about new book then your patterns would stay unique
Love your work.
Thank you so much, Joyce!
the cutest work I have seen
Aw, thank you so much for checking it out!