The Design Diaries

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Dominique Calvillo Soto Maternity Photos

I wanted to celebrate and honor my womanhood and what my body was doing. The female body is so powerful and connected to the divine that even without my conscious mind involved, I was creating the most beautiful thing I could ever imagine- my daughter.

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The Whisper Top

The Whisper Top is the perfect combination of style and ease. The pattern is beginner friendly, easily customizable and offers an opportunity to explore custom fabrics and a beaded hem.

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The Bowie Bag

The Bowie Bag is a puppy carrier bag that is comfy and safe for pets who like to cuddle or be carried while you are on the move! Get ready for a cuteness overload as your fur baby enjoys the comfort of a handmade carrier bag!

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Flora Sweater

It was a scary time for all of us but the wildflowers gave me hope. They showed me that life always finds a way and even in a hostile world, things as innocent and delicate as flowers still thrived.

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The Angel Top

In September 2019 I was getting ready to do a runway for LA Fashion Week and had nothing to wear. It’s ironic, isn’t it? A fashion designer with nothing to wear. I needed something functional that I could work in backstage AND fabulous to walk the runway.

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The Angel Skirt

Discover the story behind the Angel Skirt, a size-inclusive crochet skirt pattern featuring dramatic pineapple lace, a flowing maxi silhouette, and the design that launched my crochet pattern journey.

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The Lotus Set

Explore the Lotus Set, a size-inclusive crochet top and skirt pattern featuring elegant floral lace, customizable construction, and modern crochet fashion.

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The Blythe Dress

Explore the Blythe Dress, a beginner-friendly crochet sweater dress pattern featuring velvet yarn, a cozy turtleneck, and a customizable, size-inclusive fit.

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The Marigold Sweater

Explore the Marigold Sweater crochet pattern with dramatic puff sleeves, floral lace, and a size-inclusive fit. Learn the inspiration behind this modern crochet design.

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The Luna Collection

Explore the Luna Collection crochet dress pattern featuring customizable skirts, tops, and sleeves. A size-inclusive crochet fashion pattern inspired by the runway.

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