Kim Gronquist
@shinycastle.bsky.social
I’ve been crocheting for over 50 years and still find joy in every stitch! Join me for crochet classes, pattern walk-throughs, and creative hangouts where we learn, laugh, and make something magical together. More info @ myshinycastle.com
FREE Crochet Pattern Drop: Indoor Snowball Fight! (with printable tags): www.patreon.com/collection/1...
December 25, 2025 at 1:33 AM
FREE Crochet Pattern Drop: Indoor Snowball Fight! (with printable tags): www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Make sure to join us today at noon PST for our final Winter Advent Crochet pattern and to see who wins the raffle prizes for playing along: www.twitch.tv/shinycastlec...
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Make sure to join us today at noon PST for our final Winter Advent Crochet pattern and to see who wins the raffle prizes for playing along: www.twitch.tv/shinycastlec...
FREE Pattern Release: Crochet Snowflakes Booklet - Great way to learn how to read charts too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
December 14, 2025 at 6:04 AM
FREE Pattern Release: Crochet Snowflakes Booklet - Great way to learn how to read charts too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
We got a little carried away on our live stream and our little snowman turned into a Snowbird, complete with a Nest and an Egg to watch over... additional pattern instructions are over on the discord channel.
adhd does not disappoint!
adhd does not disappoint!
December 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
We got a little carried away on our live stream and our little snowman turned into a Snowbird, complete with a Nest and an Egg to watch over... additional pattern instructions are over on the discord channel.
adhd does not disappoint!
adhd does not disappoint!
Have you ever wanted to try crocheting from CHARTS instead of written patterns? Here is a fun little booklet to try it out. We will be trying this out at our next Crochet Guild/Social Crafting meetup on Dec 19th as well. www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
December 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Have you ever wanted to try crocheting from CHARTS instead of written patterns? Here is a fun little booklet to try it out. We will be trying this out at our next Crochet Guild/Social Crafting meetup on Dec 19th as well. www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
This month’s premium pattern for Cotton-tier patrons and above is the Owlbear — fluffy, fierce, and perfect for guarding your yarn hoard.
Can’t wait to see your Owlbear companions come to life!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
Can’t wait to see your Owlbear companions come to life!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
December 2, 2025 at 6:25 AM
This month’s premium pattern for Cotton-tier patrons and above is the Owlbear — fluffy, fierce, and perfect for guarding your yarn hoard.
Can’t wait to see your Owlbear companions come to life!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
Can’t wait to see your Owlbear companions come to life!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
I will be launching my Twitch channel tomorrow with my mystery crochet-along. I will be sharing and working through one of my free winter patterns each day at noon PST. I would be thrilled if any of you would join me.
www.twitch.tv/shinycastlec...
www.twitch.tv/shinycastlec...
December 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I will be launching my Twitch channel tomorrow with my mystery crochet-along. I will be sharing and working through one of my free winter patterns each day at noon PST. I would be thrilled if any of you would join me.
www.twitch.tv/shinycastlec...
www.twitch.tv/shinycastlec...
Technique Surface Embellishment
Crochet is already magical, but using BLO rows to create built-in embellishment paths feels like unlocking a secret cheat code.
My Owlbear pattern will be released on Dec 1st on my Patreon - and it uses this technique. www.patreon.com/c/myshinycas...
Crochet is already magical, but using BLO rows to create built-in embellishment paths feels like unlocking a secret cheat code.
My Owlbear pattern will be released on Dec 1st on my Patreon - and it uses this technique. www.patreon.com/c/myshinycas...
November 29, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Technique Surface Embellishment
Crochet is already magical, but using BLO rows to create built-in embellishment paths feels like unlocking a secret cheat code.
My Owlbear pattern will be released on Dec 1st on my Patreon - and it uses this technique. www.patreon.com/c/myshinycas...
Crochet is already magical, but using BLO rows to create built-in embellishment paths feels like unlocking a secret cheat code.
My Owlbear pattern will be released on Dec 1st on my Patreon - and it uses this technique. www.patreon.com/c/myshinycas...
Your tiny pirate dreams are coming true — Luffy’s Hat (One Piece–inspired!) is now available and sized perfectly for our new Skeleton friend.
www.patreon.com/posts/144421...
www.patreon.com/posts/144421...
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Your tiny pirate dreams are coming true — Luffy’s Hat (One Piece–inspired!) is now available and sized perfectly for our new Skeleton friend.
www.patreon.com/posts/144421...
www.patreon.com/posts/144421...
To celebrate National Gingerbread Cookie Day, I’ve released TWO brand-new low-sew designs: Gingerbread Kobolds & Roblox Character
Both patterns are available now for Patrons— www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
Both patterns are available now for Patrons— www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
November 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
To celebrate National Gingerbread Cookie Day, I’ve released TWO brand-new low-sew designs: Gingerbread Kobolds & Roblox Character
Both patterns are available now for Patrons— www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
Both patterns are available now for Patrons— www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
✨ FREE CROCHET PATTERN ✨
I just released another NO-SEW crochet pattern — and it’s totally FREE!
It works up super fast, making it an ideal last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
The beaded option makes it a great fidget too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
I just released another NO-SEW crochet pattern — and it’s totally FREE!
It works up super fast, making it an ideal last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
The beaded option makes it a great fidget too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
Pattern Release: Crochet Mushroom Lip-Balm Holder | Shiny Castle
Get more from Shiny Castle on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
✨ FREE CROCHET PATTERN ✨
I just released another NO-SEW crochet pattern — and it’s totally FREE!
It works up super fast, making it an ideal last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
The beaded option makes it a great fidget too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
I just released another NO-SEW crochet pattern — and it’s totally FREE!
It works up super fast, making it an ideal last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
The beaded option makes it a great fidget too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
Hop into something cute! 🐸 My Frog Folk crochet pattern just went live on Patreon— low-sew, colorwork options, and totally adventuring-ready!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter....
What fantasy or D&D-inspired critter should I crochet next?
#dungeonsanddragonscrochet #dndcrochet #frogstogetherstrong
www.patreon.com/posts/patter....
What fantasy or D&D-inspired critter should I crochet next?
#dungeonsanddragonscrochet #dndcrochet #frogstogetherstrong
November 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Hop into something cute! 🐸 My Frog Folk crochet pattern just went live on Patreon— low-sew, colorwork options, and totally adventuring-ready!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter....
What fantasy or D&D-inspired critter should I crochet next?
#dungeonsanddragonscrochet #dndcrochet #frogstogetherstrong
www.patreon.com/posts/patter....
What fantasy or D&D-inspired critter should I crochet next?
#dungeonsanddragonscrochet #dndcrochet #frogstogetherstrong
Checkout this fun little guy! I still need to figure out what other accessories I want to make.
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
October 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Checkout this fun little guy! I still need to figure out what other accessories I want to make.
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
My first crochet video animation is not real complicated, but I am really proud of it...
Pattern release on Nov 1st at:
patreon.com/myshinycastl...
Pattern release on Nov 1st at:
patreon.com/myshinycastl...
October 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
My first crochet video animation is not real complicated, but I am really proud of it...
Pattern release on Nov 1st at:
patreon.com/myshinycastl...
Pattern release on Nov 1st at:
patreon.com/myshinycastl...
OCTOBER 17th - Join us for a meeting of our Crochet Guild for some Social Crafting (it doesn't need to be crochet). We meet up on the 1st and 3rd Fridays downstairs at the Hollyhills Event Center in Bothell from 6-9pm.
#crochet #bothellcrafting #socialcraftingbothell
#crochet #bothellcrafting #socialcraftingbothell
October 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
OCTOBER 17th - Join us for a meeting of our Crochet Guild for some Social Crafting (it doesn't need to be crochet). We meet up on the 1st and 3rd Fridays downstairs at the Hollyhills Event Center in Bothell from 6-9pm.
#crochet #bothellcrafting #socialcraftingbothell
#crochet #bothellcrafting #socialcraftingbothell
Just in time for spooky season… meet my October release: the Skeleton!
Available for early release only on my Patreon:
www.patreon.com/posts/octobe...
Available for early release only on my Patreon:
www.patreon.com/posts/octobe...
October Pattern Release: Skeleton! | Shiny Castle
Get more from Shiny Castle on Patreon
www.patreon.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Just in time for spooky season… meet my October release: the Skeleton!
Available for early release only on my Patreon:
www.patreon.com/posts/octobe...
Available for early release only on my Patreon:
www.patreon.com/posts/octobe...
I am SO excited to share my first professional crochet pattern - the Kobolds! These mischievous little adventurers are ready to join your crafting quests.
This pattern is available exclusively to my Patreon supporters at: www.patreon.com/myshinycastle
This pattern is available exclusively to my Patreon supporters at: www.patreon.com/myshinycastle
September 5, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I am SO excited to share my first professional crochet pattern - the Kobolds! These mischievous little adventurers are ready to join your crafting quests.
This pattern is available exclusively to my Patreon supporters at: www.patreon.com/myshinycastle
This pattern is available exclusively to my Patreon supporters at: www.patreon.com/myshinycastle
I hope to see you all at Redmond Pride this Saturday. I will be there supporting the Queer Craft Collective.
I have put together some crochet bee kits for several different Pride flags ($18 for enough supplies to make 3 bees, plus I am available to assist with them at my social crafting meetups)
I have put together some crochet bee kits for several different Pride flags ($18 for enough supplies to make 3 bees, plus I am available to assist with them at my social crafting meetups)
August 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I hope to see you all at Redmond Pride this Saturday. I will be there supporting the Queer Craft Collective.
I have put together some crochet bee kits for several different Pride flags ($18 for enough supplies to make 3 bees, plus I am available to assist with them at my social crafting meetups)
I have put together some crochet bee kits for several different Pride flags ($18 for enough supplies to make 3 bees, plus I am available to assist with them at my social crafting meetups)
…and just like that, it is no longer MY bag.
#catsarethieves
#catsarethieves
March 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
…and just like that, it is no longer MY bag.
#catsarethieves
#catsarethieves
I finished my granny square bag tonight. I was going to sew it together diagonally but I like it better this way. It fit perfectly to line it with an existing pink canvas bag too. It took only 1 skein of the red heart granny square yarn to make the 14 squares and the flower too.
March 23, 2025 at 6:59 AM
I finished my granny square bag tonight. I was going to sew it together diagonally but I like it better this way. It fit perfectly to line it with an existing pink canvas bag too. It took only 1 skein of the red heart granny square yarn to make the 14 squares and the flower too.
Don’t trust the kitties while painting, even if they are being super cute. Not surprisingly, I discovered that Pipp really doesn’t like his paws washed.
I am happy that I managed to get the first coat of paint finished on John’s new office this weekend.
#cathelpersarenothelpful
I am happy that I managed to get the first coat of paint finished on John’s new office this weekend.
#cathelpersarenothelpful
March 10, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Don’t trust the kitties while painting, even if they are being super cute. Not surprisingly, I discovered that Pipp really doesn’t like his paws washed.
I am happy that I managed to get the first coat of paint finished on John’s new office this weekend.
#cathelpersarenothelpful
I am happy that I managed to get the first coat of paint finished on John’s new office this weekend.
#cathelpersarenothelpful
We put up this vinyl mural about 13 years ago, but it is time to retire the nursery and turn this into John’s new office.
#theyallgrownup #timemarcheson
#theyallgrownup #timemarcheson
March 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM
We put up this vinyl mural about 13 years ago, but it is time to retire the nursery and turn this into John’s new office.
#theyallgrownup #timemarcheson
#theyallgrownup #timemarcheson
I am starting to capture the character of this little critter, but I think she needs a few minor changes yet. Stay tuned.
#dungeonsanddragonscrochet
#dungeonsanddragonscrochet
March 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I am starting to capture the character of this little critter, but I think she needs a few minor changes yet. Stay tuned.
#dungeonsanddragonscrochet
#dungeonsanddragonscrochet
March 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Social Crafting Meetup in Bothell, WA + FREE Embroidery Workshop (supplies provided)
Bring your favorite craft project (or your most recent obsession) and join us for an evening of socializing and crafting. Reach out for more details.
Bring your favorite craft project (or your most recent obsession) and join us for an evening of socializing and crafting. Reach out for more details.
March 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Social Crafting Meetup in Bothell, WA + FREE Embroidery Workshop (supplies provided)
Bring your favorite craft project (or your most recent obsession) and join us for an evening of socializing and crafting. Reach out for more details.
Bring your favorite craft project (or your most recent obsession) and join us for an evening of socializing and crafting. Reach out for more details.