Hi everyone! If you’ve made your way to this page that means you may want to know a little more about me right? My name is Kathy Lashley, and I’ve crocheted on and off for over 30 years. A long time ago my 7th grade teacher taught me how to crochet and I’ve never really lost the passion. As my children were growing up, I didn’t have as much time to crochet but now that their grown, it’s been like a wild-fire has grown inside of me.
In December 2012, I wanted to officially start a small business but wasn’t sure what to call it. To make a long story short, ELK stands for Emory Lashley Kathy and yes, I know the proper etiquette says KLE, but I liked ELK and it seemed to flow and sound better. I married Emory in 2009 and since then every dream that I’ve ever had he has supported and given me encouragement. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for him and wanted him included in my business (although he will NEVER pick up a hook and yarn……
I hope you enjoy hanging out here with me and my Southern Alabama accent. If you have any questions or comments, let me know. I would love to hear from you!
Here is a picture of me and my hubby.
Have a great day and be blessed!
Kathy
Hi, I was just wondering where I can subscribe to get your email letters. I just found this site. Your work is beautiful.
Thanks, Donna
Hi I love your patterns, they are beautiful. I just had a small question. I tried to get the Wrapped in Warmth Shrug from my e-mail but it is telling me that i typed in the wrong code, am I doing it wrong? Please if you could help I would appreciate it. Thank you for sharing your work.
Mikki,
The Wrapped in Warmth Shawl had a 24 hour giveaway upon initial release which has now expired. You can follow me on social media such as Facebook or sign up for my newsletter to stay in tuned with the latest ELK Studio news! 🙂
Kathy
Hi Kathy
I have just down loaded your lovely pattern for wrapped in warmth could you please tell me if it is American or English abbreviations many thanks for sharing this
kind regards Janet
It is American abbreviations Janet.
I would like the southern kiss pattern. Is it free or not?? I keep trying to get a copy oh the pattern, but nothing will work. I put in newsletter and it didn’t work. Can you help me with this “please”.
The pattern was free a couple of months ago but is now only available as a paid pattern. I do giveaways in my blog from time to time and may do it again in the future.
On row 1 you have ch 3 2dc ch2 3dc how does that make 8 sts
That is for Dixie Charm
Susan,
The ch 3 counts as the first dc so thats one stitch then add the others which will give you 8. Hope this helps.
Kathy
Do you happen to know the pattern name of the pink scarf on the top right of the 12 free winter wonderland ad from craftsy? Would love to make it but couldn’t find it on Craftsy site without the name.
Thanks!
Donna,
You can click on the link and it will take you directly to a landing page with all of those 12 patterns. The page was set up just for people wanting to look at those 12 patterns.
Kathy
I have been crocheting since I was a young teenager, so about a hundred years. 🙂 My youngest aunt taught me how to do it with granny squares. I can still hear her laughter after all these years…
I’m always scouting for patterns that I can use to create items for sale and have a question for you. Do we have permission to sell items made from your free and/or paid patterns?
I know that some designers allow it and others are adamant about not allowing it. I just don’t want to do something that will get someone mad at me.
Thank you in advance for your response. Have a blessed day!
You can certainly use my free and paid patterns to create your projects to sale. I think we all need to try to make the most of our talents! The only thing I ask is if you promote it on any social media of any type that you credit me as the designer and provide a link back to my site!
Have a great day!
Kathy
Thank you, Kathy. I appreciate this very much!
Do you have a button that I could put in my blog sidebar to link to your page? If not, do you have an image that I could use to create one?
Thank you in advance. Have a blessed St. Patrick’s Day. 🙂
I do have a button! Thank you for wanting to add it. It’s on the sidebar towards the bottom of the page!
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
I found your site in a Google search for “boot cuffs”. I feel like I’ve struck gold! Your warmth comes through on your site and in your blog, and I feel like I’ve found a friend. I just finished one boot cuff and it was so easy. I’ve been crocheting for 25 years but have been in a rut for about 6 months. Your boot cuff pattern has inspired me to pick up my hooks again and get moving. BTW, I love Alabama! I was there for the first time two weeks ago looking at UA as we’re getting ready to send our youngest there in the Fall.
I’ll be a regular on your site for sure.
Have a fabulous day and weekend!
So glad you are back to crocheting!!! Wonderful to hear and although I graduated from Auburn University, I guess it’s okay to check out University of Alabama. 🙂
Kathy,
I am so glad I found your site. Your patterns are gorgeous and so unique and creative! I am so happy to be able to follow you!
Merry
I am so happy I found your site! Your designs are so unique and pretty! Glad to be following you.
Merry
Thanks Merry! Glad to have you here! I hope you find something you like!
Hi I just want to say that your website is beautiful, your patterns are perfect, you are beyond inspiring and I’m so happy to have come across your across your work 🙂
Hi Kathy,
I’ve always wanted to learn to crochet, so you have inspired me to finally do it!! I love, love the boot cuffs and want to make my own, as a beginner, who has never hooked:), what pattern would you recommend I try first?
Thanks so much & wish me luck!!!
Kristina
Upstate NY
Kristina,
Yay! Congratulations! Try the Ripple Stitch boot cuffs first. It’s not too hard. I would be glad to help you if you get stuck or have questions. Just email me at elkstudiocrochet@gmail.com.
Kathy
Kathy,
I love your patterns. Do you have a pattern of your basket weave bootcuffs? Or can you tell me how many stitches you started with and I can do the rest. Also, what is the circumference of your cuffs? I belong to a charity group where we make blankets, hats, scarfs. etc for different organizations and the military. We are going to be part of a craft fair so we can raise money for our group and since cuffs seem to be popular now and they are easy to make, I thought I would try a few different patterns.
Thanks
Tricia
Tricia,
Thank you! It’s been over a year since I made the basket weave boot cuffs and I never wrote the pattern. I think I still have them, so let me look at them and I can get back with you.
As far as the circumference goes, all my boots cuffs were custom made, so there wasn’t an exact size because I would get the measurement from my customer and make them accordingly.
I think it’s great that you want to make some to donate but the size of a person’s calf can vary so much that it may be difficult to gauge. I agree with you that they will be popular. It was my best seller last winter. I’m sure you could just make some in varying sizes and it would work. I know I’m not much help…sorry.
I would love to see some of your finished projects from my patterns if you want to show them off!!
Kathy