My decision to go into the art of designing was a simple one, designing what, was the hard part. With a love for both cross stitch and crochet, I figured the only thing I could do was try them both and see what happens. So first I tried my hand at designing cross stitch. I designed a few pieces while getting a feel for my new computer designing software, and the first one I sent in for publication consideration sold! ("God�s Wildflowers" Just Cross Stitch, March 1998 issue.) Thrilled with my success, I realized I could do anything I put my mind to.

In mid 1998, I put down my needle, picked up a crochet hook, and haven�t looked back. I�ve been designing crocheted afghans for the past six years and I absolutely love it! I learned to crochet when I was nine and never imagined I had learned anything more than a hobby. The challenge comes when I�m teaching. Being left handed in a right handed world can add quite a bit of flavor and humor to a crochet class! I�ve since learned to crochet right handed, but I generally only use that hand to teach a right handed person to crochet, or to demonstrate a stitch someone�s having trouble with. I find designing wonderfully relaxing and challenging at the same time, and my biggest reward is when someone says, "I absolutely love that afghan!"

Most of my designs are published through DRG. a combined publishing company for Annie�s Attic, House of White Birches, and the Needlecraft Shop. They�re one of the top publishing companies in the United States and have featured my designs in most of their publications. You can find my crocheted afghan designs in the Afghan Collector�s Series, the Crochet Collector�s Series, Crochet Home and Holiday, Hooked on Crochet, Crochet!, magazines, 2001 Afghan Calendar, and hardcover books such as Afghan Splendor, Crochet For a Quiet Evening, Big Book of Scrap Crochet Afghans, and Crochet on the Double Made Easy.

About Me

To give you a little personal information about me... I live in Ohio, and when I take a break from crocheting I like to fish, camp, and I love the woods! My favorite time of the year is around the end of April first of May, when the wild mushrooms can be found. I think I�d have to say my favorite place in Ohio is Hocking Hills, it�s absolutely gorgeous! Anyone who loves the outdoors should visit this magical place.

The afghans you will find here are the designs that have not been sold for publication, or designs that have been published but I retain the copyright. We�re constantly adding new afghan designs, full size as well as baby afghan and hat sets. If you have a special request email me and we�ll take care of it for you! Bookmark this site and come back often to see all my latest designs! Thanks for visiting!

Christine Grazioso-Moody

Free-lance Crochet Designer


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NOTE: All components of this site, other than those created or written by, myself, were gleaned from sites who offered them as free use items. In some instances where credit and links were requested, I have done as requested. If, by any chance, I have inadvertently neglected to give credit where due, or violated anyone's copyright, notify me by email. I will apologize, and correct the situation immediately. Likewise, I ask you to not use any of my writings or graphics, unless you have requested and been granted permission by myself. Thank You, Christine Grazioso-Moody, Christine's Mile-a-Minute�2004